SNAT, POLICE CLASH: GOVT ACCUSES UNION OF INVASION, TERROR

MBABANE – A tense confrontation unfolded at the Ministry of Education and Training yesterday, when police forcefully removed members of the teachers’ union executive.The executive...
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MPS DISAPPOINTED BY E100 ELDERLY GRANT INCREASE

LOBAMBA – Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed disappointment with the E100 increase to the elderly grant, announced by Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg last Friday. During...
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FUEL LEVY SPARKS BUS FARE HIKE THREAT

MANZINI – The E0.40/litre fuel levy, which is set to kick in on March 1, 2025, has sparked uproar within the public transport industry. It...
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SNAT, POLICE CLASH: GOVT ACCUSES UNION OF INVASION, TERROR

MBABANE – A tense confrontation unfolded at the Ministry of Education and Training yesterday, when police forcefully removed members of the teachers’ union executive.The executive
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INSTACASH JOINS EPS’ FAST PAYMENT MODULE

MBABANE – In a historic move set to transform Eswatini’s digital financial landscape, Instacash has officially been onboarded onto the Eswatini Payment Switch (EPS) Fast
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THE BALANCING ACT

I believe accolades are due to the Finance Ministry and the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini on tabling a stellar budget for the financial
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ESWATINI ARTISANS SHINE AT INDIA CRAFTS MELA

MBABANE - A delegation of nine talented artisans from Eswatini has made a vibrant splash at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in India, a prestigious
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FUEL LEVY SPARKS BUS FARE HIKE THREAT

MANZINI – The E0.40/litre fuel levy, which is set to kick in on March 1, 2025, has sparked uproar within the public transport industry. It
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BUDGET BRINGS HOPE: PRIORITISING NATION’S NEEDS PT 2

Sir, Enhancing social protection programmes Another key highlight of the minister’s budget speech is the increased focus on social protection programmes. For many emaSwati, particularly the
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IS THE YOUTH IN TOUCH WITH CURRENT AFFAIRS?

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, staying in touch with current affairs has become more crucial than ever. From the political and economic shifts on
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CLIMATE JUSTICE AND AFRICA’S DEBT CRISIS

AFRICA faces a number of challenges, two of them being climate change and unsustainable debt. Countries like Eswatini, struggling under mounting debt, are being forced
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HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ ROLE IN ACTIVISM AGAINST GBV

This period of 16 Days of Activism Against GBV has been used to focus on the issues—what they are—and rarely on the different roles key
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A REAL DECISION IS MEASURED BY TAKING NEW ACTION

 What does that mean?  This is a statement I first heard years ago, and it really hit home. Why don’t we take action after we make
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TRUMP CARD: A TEST FOR ESWATINI

Foreign governments face an acid test and a wake-up call as newly-inaugurated American President Donald Trump plays his trump card... Trump’s alarming and unexpected freeze on
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WILL GOVT PREVENT CASH CRISIS IN 2025/26 FULLY FUNDED BUDGET?

The 2025/26 budget speech has been successfully been presented by the ministry against the backdrop of geo-political uncertainty. The Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, as
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FAIR BUDGET MR MINISTER, BUT…

We have had fair and expectedly mixed reactions from different sectors of the society after the finance minister’s budget speech. And there is mainly a
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SNAT, POLICE CLASH: GOVT ACCUSES UNION OF INVASION, TERROR

MBABANE – A tense confrontation unfolded at the Ministry of Education and Training yesterday, when police forcefully removed members of the teachers’ union executive.The executive...
Full story

MPS DISAPPOINTED BY E100 ELDERLY GRANT INCREASE

LOBAMBA – Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed disappointment with the E100 increase to the elderly grant, announced by Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg last Friday. During...
Full story

FUEL LEVY SPARKS BUS FARE HIKE THREAT

MANZINI – The E0.40/litre fuel levy, which is set to kick in on March 1, 2025, has sparked uproar within the public transport industry. It...
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MAN ACCUSED OF FAMILY SEX CULT ARRESTED FOR RAPE OF NIECE (8)

MBABANE – Police have arrested a member of the Shembe faith, who allegedly belongs to a cult that promotes sexual activity among family members. *Sam...
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WANDERERS BOSS IN TROUBLE!

MBABANE – In trouble! Wellington Motsa, the Director of Manzini Wanderers, has found himself in a challenging situation following his public criticisms of the Premier...
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‘BIRDS’, ‘BULL’ FOR ‘SUPER SUNDAY’ DOUBLE-HEADER

MBABANE – Capital city giants Mbabane Swallows and Mbabane Highlanders are set to headline the much-anticipated MTN Premier League ‘Super Sunday’ double-header at Mavuso Sports...
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SIZZLING BASOPO EYES TOP PRIZE

LOBAMBA – Nsingizini Hotspurs’ newly-signed Zimbabwean striker Kudakwashe Basopo has quickly established herself as a formidable contender for the coveted top goalscorer prize. In a...
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TENNIS SG CLARIFIES EXIT REPORTS

MBABANE – The Eswatini National Tennis Association (ENTA) found itself at a crossroads following the verbal resignation of its long-serving Secretary General Nqaba Mkhaliphi. ...
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BASIC COACHING COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEXT WEEK

MBABANE – The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) has announced yet another Basic Coaching Course, providing aspiring coaches with a vital opportunity to kick-start their careers....
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ESWATINI ARTISANS SHINE AT INDIA CRAFTS MELA

MBABANE - A delegation of nine talented artisans from Eswatini has made a vibrant splash at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in India, a prestigious...
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‘ISITHA’ AUDITIONS: A DREAM OPPORTUNITY

MBABANE – A dream come true!! The Eswatini creative community is abuzz with excitement as Black Brain Pictures, the award-winning production company behind South Africa’s...
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INSTACASH JOINS EPS’ FAST PAYMENT MODULE

MBABANE – In a historic move set to transform Eswatini’s digital financial landscape, Instacash has officially been onboarded onto the Eswatini Payment Switch (EPS) Fast...
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SA MINING CRISIS TO HIT ESWATINI COAL, ECONOMY HARD

MBABANE – The recent downturn in South Africa’s ferrochrome industry is poised to deliver a significant blow to Eswatini’s coal sector. Due to this...
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BUDGET BRINGS HOPE: PRIORITISING NATION’S NEEDS PT 2

Sir, Enhancing social protection programmes Another key highlight of the minister’s budget speech is the increased focus on social protection programmes. For many emaSwati, particularly the...
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CORRUPTION HAS TAKEN OVER OUR COUNTRY

Sir, I am writing to you today to express my deep concern about the rampant corruption that is plaguing our society. Corruption is a cancer...
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: 8% EEC Tariff Hike Cut
Does 8% cut have the potential to ease financial burdens for emaSwati?