PM’S BODYGUARD MURDER, SUICIDE: WIFE SHOT TWICE IN HEAD

MBABANE – The wife of the police officer, who was part of the prime minister’s security detail, was shot twice in the head. Nomfundo Sihlongonyane (35),...
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CHIEFS CALL FOR GOVT BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR IMIPHAKATSI

MANZINI – Chiefs are requesting a budget allocation from government to sustain imiphakatsi. They believe that government is prioritising the development of towns while neglecting royal...
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NDMA FLOUTED PROCEDURE IN E500K USE - ESPPRA

LOBAMBA – The Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ESPPRA) has confirmed that the NDMA flouted procurement procedures in 2021 when responding to Cyclone Eloise. Over E500...
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3 GRAVES DUG UP IN SEARCH OF KRUGER COINS

MBABANE – Three old graves were desecrated by unknown people at Peak Timber Forest on Wednesday. Suspicions quickly fell on illegal miners, known as zama zamas,
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ESWATINI’S RISK OF BEING GREYLISTED LINGERS ON

LOBAMBA – The risk of being greylisted still lingers, as Eswatini currently meets only 14 of the 40 Financial Action Task Force (FAFT) recommendations. The country
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TRUTH CAN SET YOU FREE MR PM

One must acknowledge the overwhelming support received in the wake of the unjustified assault on both myself and this publication by Prime Minister Russell Dlamini
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INYATSI SPONSORS PUPILS WITH E20 000

MBABANE – Inyatsi Group has sponsored the five pupils who emerged victorious in this year’s Inyatsi Group Schools Arts and Culture Competition. Inyatsi bid farewell to
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ANOTHER TWIST IN RELEGATION CASE, FOLLOWING ... BID TO STOP PIRATES GAMES

MBABANE – It is far from over! This is the relegation saga involving hub rivals Manzini Wanderers and Denver Sundowns, which has taken a new twist.
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WHEN LOVE BECOMES A LOADED GUN

Globally, about 40 per cent of all female murder victims, and just six per cent of male murder victims, die at the hands of a
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ESWATINI INDEPENDENCE CONUNDRUM

Eswatini has, on Friday September 6, marked 56 years since independence from the British rule.  For any nation under foreign occupation and rule, liberation from
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THE ESWATINI I WANT FOR MY KIDS

AS the kingdom tries to find its way in what I choose to call political crossroads, I ponder sometimes about the kind of future some
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SWIMMER SIMANGA OFF TO TANZANIA

MBABANE - Eswatini’s very own swimmer Simanga Dlamini left the country, this week, en route to Tanzania. The seasoned swimmer will take part in an open...
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FIVE-TIME CHAMP MUZI JOINS TEAM G

MBABANE- Five-time National Road Champion Muzi Shabangu has become the latest addition to the burgeoning cycling club, Team G.  Team G Cycling Club Principal Sifiso...
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MKHONTA’S GOAL DISALLOWED IN ZESCO DRAW

MBABANE - A side styled Nkwazi have put brakes on Eswatini export Lindo Mkhonta’s team, ZESCO United. The iconic Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola witnessed...
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SANDILE ‘SHOESHINE’ HLATJWAKO EAGER FOR ACTION

MBABANE – “I am looking forward to playing again.” These were the words of Mbabane Swallows veteran striker Sandile ‘Shoeshine’ Hlatjwako after making a return to...
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7 PEOPLE DIE OVER LONG WEEKEND

MANZINI – A man of Maphalaleni, who reportedly ingested a poisonous substance in front of family members, is among the seven people who died over...
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‘BUFFS’ CASH OUT E600K

Buffaloes .......................(0)2‘Saviola’ (73rd , 78th  (PEN)Pirates ..........................(0)0MANZINI – Army side Young Buffaloes were forced to dig into their reserves of courage to become inaugural champions of...
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SA’S DAVIDSE WINS KING’S CUP, NETS E166 500

EZULWINI – Visiting South Africa’s golfer Keenan Davidse emerged as the champion of the prestigious King’s Cup Golf Tournament held at Ezulwini Country Club, yesterday.With...
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NSINGIZINI CLAIM DERBY, NET E75K

(At Mavuso Sports Centre)Rangers ...........................1Hleliso 58th Nsingizini ........................2Zindoga 45+3, Mvuselelo 47th MANZINI – Nsingizini Hotspurs maintained their dominance over regional rivals Rangers, recording a 2-1...
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‘MAGAWUGAWU’ 8BET TRADE FAIR CUP’S

MANZINI – Hard work pays off! Veteran players shone in the inaugural 8Bet Trade Fair Cup. It was Young Buffaloes forward Sandile ‘Saviola’ Gamedze who...
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JOSHAN SHINES IN SBS TOURNEY

MBABANE – Mhlume Tennis Club player Joshan Eziegbo clinched another trophy in the Swaziland Building Society (SBS) Juniors Tennis Tournament, this past Friday. The tournament,...
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FIGHT CORRUPTION FROM ELECTION STAGE

Sir,Every five years people start campaigning for Parliament seats, by doing good deeds for their communities. But, the elections have become more of a transactional...
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START NOW PROTECTING STOKVEL MONEY

Sir,This is a word of advice to stokvel (savings and credit co-operatives) owners, that they must start as early as now, ensuring that all monies...
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EMASWATI TRAFFICKED TO SA, 1 ESCAPES, RELIVES ORDEAL

MBABANE – A liSwati man is accused of trafficking adult males from the country to South Africa (SA) where he engages them as cheap labour. *Muzi...
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WOMEN DESERVE LOVE

Sir, Until when shall men play with our beloved ones, until when shall we be violent and imperious to women. Until when shall we recklessly...
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Should the drink-driving fine be increased to E15 000?