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Prosecutor Bongani Cedric Ngwenya (57) makes his first court appearance   |   Slay-Caps and Gowns, it’s graduation day! The sun is out at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre. Click here for more   |   Representatives from different faith groups have arrived for submissions at the ongoing stakeholder meeting   |   entrepreneurs, policymakers and business support institutions will gather to chart the future of Eswatini’s MSMEs   |   Prime Minister Russell Dlamini officially opened a workshop for the PMO Parliament Portfolio Committee on the Police Regulations 2025   |   The Minister for Home Affairs has assured faith leaders that government isn’t trying to police belief   |   The Premier League of Eswatini has issued a strict warning. Click here for more   |   The first session of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ discussions on shaping a national policy for religious institutions is underway   |   The Municipal Council of Manzini is hosting its 2024/25 Annual General Meeting at The George Hotel. Click here for more   |   Somnjalose High School Headteacher Macandza Mamba takes the Ministry of Education to task . Click for more   |   Around 50 government suppliers gathered outside the Treasury Department today, demanding payment for services rendered.   |   Nhlangano Health Centre has received a vital upgrade!   |   The Ministry of Home Affairs is inviting leaders from all faiths to two crucial sessions to discuss a new policy for religious institutions. Click here for more   |   he Minister of Housing and Urban Development has appointed a Commission of Enquiry to probe the troubles that have long plagued the Hlatikhulu Town Board   |   Killarney Sports Ground is having a facelift. Click for more   |   The Build it U-13 National Championship will be played at Somhlolo National Stadium   |   Spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo has issued a formal apology to Their Majesties, Prime Minister Russell Dlamini. Click here for more   |   You’ll pay 45 cents less per litre for petrol, diesel and paraffin from midnight on Thursday   |   What began as an ordinary midday trip from Simunye to Mhlume turned tragic when a kombi burst a tyre near Maphiveni and overturned. Click here for more   |   Former Ngwempisi Member of Parliament Mthandeni Dube is among 12 inmates granted conditional freedom today. Click here for more   |   Mpolonjeni army Hopefuls took off in the 3.2km race   |   2 days of drinking finds man in trouble   |   A 15-year-old boy, once a street child taken in by a Good Samaritan (who became his informal foster parent) from Manzini, has been arrested for allegedly raping a four-year-old. Click here for more for more   |   Mbabane Principal Magistrate Fikile Nhlabatsi has ordered the revocation of Jabulile Handricks’s driver’s licence   |   Former Eswatini international player Dennis 'Yuki' Masina has been named the Pitso Mosimane Youth Football (PMYF) Coach of the Year   |   Tempers flared immediately after the final whistle between Manzini Wanderers and Mbabane Highlanders   |   Family members, colleagues and friends have gathered at the Mbabane Alliance Church to celebrate the life of Russell Nxumalo   |   In a heartfelt tribute to its ever humble and visionary founder, Dr Limkokwing, the university is keeping his generous spirit alive, gifting 40 scholarships worth E2.34 million to deserving students. Click here for more   |   The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is today engaging editors in a high-level discussion at the UN House in Mbabane, exploring how journalism and development can work hand in hand. Click here for more   |   Mbabane Highlanders and Manzini Wanderers have promised fireworks as they meet for the first this season. Click here to see more   |   The Kingdom of Eswatini is hosting the 31st International Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Southern   |   The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development hosted city and town leaders from across the country to discuss sustainable growth. Click here for more   |   High Court Judge Titus Mlangeni has dismissed former Mbabane Highlanders President Bheki 'Rubber' Simelane's application. Click here for more   |   A 32-year-old liSwati man was caught in South Africa with 156kg of dagga worth nearly a million Rand.   |  
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