Phila Sibiya
MABUNDA PROMISES THEATRICAL, INSPIRING EXPERIENCE
MBABANE - Renowned business leader, author and speaker Nyimpini Mabunda, is set to deliver a dynamic and inspiring presentation at the Leadership Growth Forum (LGF)
INGWENYAMA CUP CULTURE TO LAUNCH
MBABANE – The Ingwenyama Cup Culture is poised for launch following the completion of regional tournaments, which were announced yesterday at Nkhanini. This initiative aims...NONCEDO RISES IN MISS AFRICA UNITE VOTING RANKINGS
MBABANE – Aspiring model and diligent pageant titleholder Noncedo Mamba is making waves in the Miss Africa Unite voting leaderboard as she aims for the...DIRTY SNACKS SOLD TO KIDS
Sir,I recently watched an investigative programme on TV where they found pseudo businesspeople manufacturing snacks that are for sale to children in schools.The businesses were...THE SHOW IS OVER
Yes, the show is over. And that is surely a fair description of the recent election for the next President of the United States of...E1M ROBBERY: TEACHER’S CO-ACCUSED SPILLS BEANS
MANZINI – The female teacher who is accused of armed robbery, yesterday made her maiden court appearance. Khumbuzile Nomcebo Nkambule (42) was allegedly involved in...DPM WARNS: SURGE IN SODOMY CASES IN ESWATINI
LOBAMBA – The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Thulisile Dladla says sodomy is one social ill that is currently taking over the country.Sodomy is the crime...EASY BUY, CENTURY’S E50K FOR CRICKET SQUAD
MANZINI – Eswatini’s national cricket team received a warm send-off as they prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifiers in Nigeria.The national team...OVER E1M SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS BUS ARRIVES
MBABANE – The wait is over!Travel headaches will be significantly reduced for national sports associations, as a 34-passenger Toyota bus has been purchased and made...‘BIRDS’ POSTPONEMENT PLEA DENIED
MBABANE – Rejected! This is the story of Mbabane Swallows’ plea to postpone their Week seven MTN Premier League match against Rangers FC. The red...INGWENYAMA CUP SPONSORSHIP REACHES E36M
LOBAMBA – The Ingwenyama Cup has been officially launched with a substantial sponsorship of E15 million to be disbursed over three years.This announcement was made...WIDOW FAILS TO PAY E8K FOR SON’S KUKHONTA, ARRESTED
MBABANE – An elderly widow has been arrested for alleged failure to comply with a directive to pay E8 000 for her son’s kukhonta within...MCKENZIE JUST SHY OF 10KG GLORY
MBABANE – McKenzie does it again. Daryl McKenzie, one of Eswatini’s most prominent anglers and a member of the national team, fell just 0.9 grammes...NATCOM ANNOUNCES MAJOR SHAKE-UP AT REPS
MBABANE – The National Commissioner (NATCOM) of Police, Vusi Manoma Masango, has announced a major shake-up of his troops.Masango announced the transfer of 233 officers,...CHEATING CLAIMS: BOYFRIEND STABS, KILLS WOMAN
MAHLABATSINI – In yet another horrific act of violence, a 32-year-old woman lost her life after being stabbed to death by her boyfriend, allegedly over...FEMALE TEACHER, MAN ARRESTED FOR OVER E1M ARMED ROBBERY
MBABANE - A 40-year-old female teacher has been arrested alongside a man, for an armed robbery, where over E1 million was taken from an Asian-owned...LACK OF DRUGS QUALITY CONTROL TESTING A RISK - PHARMACIST
MBABANE – The lack of drugs quality control testing facility in the Kingdom of Eswatini is posing a safety concern for emaSwati. Quality control (QC)...‘BULL’ NOT OWED E90K – PUPU’S AGENT
MBABANE – Banele ‘Pupu’ Sikhondze’s agent, Alimasi Bin Saleh, has vehemently refuted claims that Tabora United owes Mbabane Highlanders E90 000.His remarks came in response...SWALLOWS FC FLY BACK TO COMPANY STATUS
MBABANE - Following allegations of financial difficulties, Mbabane Swallows FC’s management has decided to revert the team to its original status as a company, in...MTN BUSHFIRE 2025 TICKETS SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES!
MBABANE - The countdown to MTN Bushfire 2025 has begun, with tickets selling faster than ever. The festival will take place at House on Fire...EIPA SIGNS MOU WITH ZAMBIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MBABANE - The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA). The MoU is aimed...OVER 90% SBS SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE CONVERSION
MBABANE – The Swaziland Building Society (SBS) has received an overwhelming support from its shareholders, giving thumbs up to the proposed conversion into a fully-fledged...HOW TO AVOID OVERSPENDING ON BLACK FRIDAY
BLACK Friday has become synonymous with massive sales, deals and shopping extravaganzas. It’s a time when retailers offer significant discounts to kick off the holiday...WHY SMALL BUSINESSES IN LOW-INCOME COUNTRIES FAIL
SMALL businesses play a vital role in low-income economies. They create jobs, drive innovation, and contribute to poverty alleviation. However, the failure rate of small...ONLY BACEDE, MTHANDENI CAN DO IT
Sir, As a concerned liSwati, I have observed significant infighting within our Mass Democratic Movement MDM). It has become apparent that the current leaders and...CHURCHES SHOULD SOLVE DISPUTES AMICABLY
Sir, In the Gospel of John, we read a striking account of Jesus Christ entering the temple and overturning the tables of the money changers, driving...PAC TOUR UNCOVERS ... E5.8M DAM SHOCKER
MALANTI – Shocking! E5.8 million of taxpayers’ funds allocated for an agricultural enhancement project at Malanti has allegedly been misappropriated. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) members...TENSION BREWING AGAIN AT ANGLICAN CHURCH
MBABANE – The Anglican Diocese of Eswatini wants the High Court to interdict the 2021 elected wardens, council members and others from using the bank...EX-MHLATANE HEAD MAKHUBU RELEASED AFTER 6YRS
MBABANE – Former Mhlatane High School Head teacher, Simeon Makhubu has been released from prison. Makhubu’s release came after he served six years at Sidwashini...6 MEN ARRESTED FOR RAPE OF 3 MINORS
MBABANE - Six men were arrested for allegedly raping three girls aged 12, 14 and 17. Information gathered was to the effect that three of the...MORE DRAMA AT BULL AS ... ALLY DISMISSES INTERIM MC
MBABANE – A new twist! This is the unfolding saga of the capital city giants, Mbabane Highlanders, who have announced a new interim management committee (MC)...SIHLANGU BONUSES FOR LAST 5 GAMES SURGE TO OVER E200K
MBABANE – Former Sihlangu assistant coach, Velekhaya Mthethwa feels optimistic Sihlangu can get better results. Mthethwa said this in his predictions ahead of the clash...MASHUMI JOINS RANGERS
MBABANE – Former Eswatini Football Association (EFA) Vice President, Mashumi Shongwe, has rejoined Rangers at directorship level. This was revealed by the club’s Head of...EZULWINI UNITED PLAYERS SCORE HEALTH AWARENESS WIN
EZULWINI – Ezulwini United players expressed their gratitude to the team’s management for organising the team Wellness Fair Day held at SibaneSami Hotel on Saturday. The...OK FOODS DIRECTOR TARGETS SUB-3 RACE TIME
MBABANE – OK Foods Director Lincoln Motsa showcased determination, completing a South African race in a time of 03:47:00. He competed in the age 55-59 group...BAKA NGWANE FOR LESOTHO EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
MBABANE – The freshly released film ‘Baka Ngwane’ is set to be screened at the forthcoming European Film Festival, scheduled to take place at the...SA’S KING OF SQUATS FOR PHILANI MASWATI CROSSOVER
MBABANE - On December 31, Mbabane will come alive as Philani Maswati partners with the Mbabane East and West tinkhundla, presenting their first crossover party. This...EEC SALES UP 13%, HIT E2.4 BILLION
MBABANE – EEC has described the financial year ended March 31, 2024, as one of the most difficult years for the company, despite a slightly...… PAYS E4.2M DIVIDEND TO GOVT
MBABANE - During the year under review, a dividend amounting to E4.2 million was declared and paid to the shareholder in respect of profits for...FEDERATION OF AZANIA (SADC) AND THE FUTURE
One of the most powerful countries on earth is still in the future, called the Federation of Southern African States, using its post-colonial name, Azania....PSYCHOLOGICAL SHIFTS AND NEED FOR ADAPTATION
For what my personal opinion is worth, I firmly support the perspective that the sturdiest challenge facing our society as a whole including the youth,...WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN?
Sir, About 90 per cent of the country’s population believes they are good people with good hearts. However, they often question why good things never...GOD IS ON SIDE OF OPPRESSED
Sir, In a world where injustice often seems to prevail, it is crucial to remember that God is always on the side of the oppressed....Author info
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