Sihlangu Semnikati face a rare opportunity to test themselves on European soil against a side that virtually mirrors their own FIFA standing. (Pic: Malta Football Association)
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Poor FIFA rank for Sihlangu rivals Malta

MBABANE – Sihlangu Semnikati face a rare opportunity to test themselves on European soil against a side that virtually mirrors their own poor standing on the global stage. The senior...

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SA goods could flood Eswatini market

MBABANE – South African goods could flood shops in Eswatini if the United States withdraws the neighbouring country from a preferential trade programme....

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Local SMEs face extinction threat from foreign competition

MBABANE - Local small businesses in Eswatini face growing threats from foreign competition, rising operating costs and limited access to finance, raising concerns...

FNB invests E5.4m in society, grows customer base

FNB Eswatini invested over E5.4 million in corporate social investment (CSI) and sponsorship initiatives during its 2025/2026 financial year, while growing its active...

When Eswatini businesses are sold abroad, who taxes the gain?

By Miguel Tomé de Medeiros Eswatini now taxes gains on business assets, but a sale signed outside the kingdom can still hand a...

Tribunal rules in favour of ITQNET in E8.8m tax dispute

MBABANE - The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini has ruled in favour of ITQNET Investments (Pty) Ltd in a long-standing tax dispute involving E8...

PSPF records E632m surplus, beats quarterly target

MBABANE - The Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF) recorded a E632 million after-tax surplus in the quarter ended June, exceeding its budget by...

Fuel prices up 51.2% since April

MBABANE - Eswatini’s economy is facing mounting cost pressures following a 51.2 per cent increase in fuel prices since April 2026, threatening business...

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Apostle Jeremiah’s senior wife to continue leading church

MBABANE - The High Court has temporarily paved the way for Sibongile Dlamini, widow of the late Faith Christian Fellowship Church Founder Apostle...

MPs push for E1 500 elderly grant

MBABANE- Members of Parliament have renewed calls for an increase in the elderly grant, with some questioning progress in formulating regulations to guide...

‘MaMkhize’ praises stars after crucial derby win

MBABANE- Following their 2–0 PLE Charity Cup play-off win over Mbabane Swallows, Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize urged Mbabane Highlanders AM to keep fighting for...

Swallows’ new kit wins African attention

MBABANE- Mbabane Swallows’ new season kit has attracted attention beyond Eswatini after a prominent African football journalist shared it. The Beautiful Birds’ 2026/27...

Bullet found lodged in 8-yr-old girl’s foot

EKUPHELENI – An eight-year-old girl reportedly spent weeks with a pistol bullet lodged in her foot before a hospital scan exposed the shocking...

Sihlangu Semnikati face a rare opportunity to test themselves on European soil against a side that virtually mirrors their own FIFA standing. (Pic: Malta Football Association)
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Poor FIFA rank for Sihlangu rivals Malta

MBABANE – Sihlangu Semnikati face a rare opportunity to test themselves on European soil against a side that virtually mirrors their own poor standing on the global stage. The senior...

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Everybody ate cake; faithful loan remains

Let me talk to you about commitment. We live in a country where people make their biggest financial decisions wearing matching outfits and...

Electing MPs committed to serving most vulnerable

Eswatini is at a crossroads regarding its development trajectory. The country is grappling with complex challenges ranging from economic disparities and youth unemployment...

Beyond handshakes

The Third Russia-Africa Summit, held in Moscow on October  28 and 29, 2026, was about considerably more than diplomatic handshakes and leaders posing...

Redefining educational standards in Eswatini

Education has once again taken centre stage in our national discourse. Gathered at the National Education Indaba and Joint Education Sector Review, stakeholders,...

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Don’t let pests eat into your maize profits

With the maize plant­ing season underway, farmers are being en­couraged to adopt Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strate­gies to protect their crops and improve yields. Moving beyond reliance on chemical sprays,...

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Unemployment’s human cost

Madam, The long queues being witnessed at our police regional headquarters amid the recruitment exercise should give this country serious food for thought. They reveal a truth that we sometimes...

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