Phila Sibiya
FOLLOWING GOVT’S E40M FLASHY CARS PURCHASE: SOME MINISTERS DISSATISFIED WITH CARS
MBABANE – A storm is brewing within Cabinet as some ministers voice their dissatisfaction with government’s purchase of Toyota Prado 2.8L XL vehicles, each valued
EEC’S E6 MILLION PAYMENT FOR SAME JOB
MBABANE – The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has made a payment of E6 million for the same job of compiling the controversial Efficiency and Optimum...KING DEFIES ILLNESS, PRAYS FOR NATION’S PROSPERITY
LOZITHA – In a remarkable display of resilience, His Majesty the King, despite battling a sudden illness, rose to the occasion and led the nation...EMASWATI URGED TO SEEK PEACE THEY ONCE HAD
LOZITHA – It is not a secret that Emaswati have long been known for being peace-loving, according to some of the preachers during the national...TOP-UP FEES: SOME HEAD TEACHERS OPEN PRIVATE ACCOUNTS
MBABANE – Despite primary education being free, it remains costly for low-income families in urban areas. According to economists, economic factors affecting schools in both urban...INGWE END MAMBA’S THREE-PEAT DREAM
BIG BEND – Royal Leopard emerged triumphant from a fiercely competitive encounter against Green Mamba, claiming a hard-fought 1-0 win under the scorching sun at...LETTICIA VIANA SET FOR DRAMATIC RETURN TO OFFICIATING
MBABANE – Retirement is not on the horizon just yet for the FIFA-accredited referee, Letticia Viana. Viana is also an assistant sports officer in the Ministry...‘SAVIOLA’ HERO AS ‘BUFFS’ FOUR-CE PPK RANGERS OUT
BUHLENI – Young Buffaloes marksman Sandile ‘Saviola’ Gamedze fired a hat-trick to help his side cruise to the quarter-finals of the Ingwenyama Cup with an...LOZITHA STUN MADLENYA, E75 000 RICHER
MANZINI – National First Division (NFD) side Lozitha Spurs caused another upset in the Ingwenyama Cup, defeating Premier League side Madlenya 1-0 yesterday. This victory...SEA BIRDS, MONENI PIRATES SAIL INTO LAST 8
NHLANGANO – Light work! This perfectly encapsulates the resounding victories of Manzini Sea Birds and Moneni Pirates as they confidently advance to the quarterfinals of the...GADLELA’S E50K NSINGIZINI SIGNING-ON FEE
MBABANE – Revealed! In a move that has sent shockwaves through Eswatini football, former Mbabane Swallows midfielder Ayanda ‘Gandaganda’ Gadlela has signed a two-year deal with...ESWATINI DOCTORS IN CAF DOPING FIGHT
MBABANE – CAF took a significant step towards promoting clean sports in Africa by hosting the first regional anti-doping workshop of the year in Johannesburg,...BUILD IT U-13 FINALE: E10 000 BURSARY, WATER TANK, BIKE UP FOR GRABS
MBABANE – Prize galore! The 2024 Build it Under-13 development Football Tournament will reach its climax today at the Mavuso Sports Centre, with eight teams from...SEAMLESS TRADE WITH SINGLE GOVT AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR
EZULWINI – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has assigned the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) a vital objective for 2025: To operationalise the Single Government...… NEED TO BOLSTER LOCAL REVENUE COLLECTION EFFORT
EZULWINI - The recent decline in SACU receipts has emphasised the need for Eswatini to bolster local revenue collection efforts. The Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg,...FINGER POINTING AS SCHOOLS OPEN
Drama and finger-pointing between the main stakeholders in the education of the Swati child never cease. Shortly after results for the two external examinations were released...TWO YEARS HAVE PASSED, WHO MURDERED THULANI?
“Death is a fate that awaits each one of us - including your killer/s. Their act was nefarious, diabolic, cowardly and barbaric... “No human being has...CONCERNS ON BREACH OF SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
Madam, I am writing on behalf of the independent school uniform sewing community in Eswatini to address an issue of significant concern. Recently, the Minister of...SHYLOCKS MUST BEHAVE, ABIDE BY LAW
Madam, Micro money lenders, popularly known as ‘shylocks’ are intended to serve as a vital resource for those with limited access to traditional banking services. It...GADLELA CLEARED TO JOIN NSINGIZINI
MBABANE – New beginnings! This is the enchanting tale of former Mbabane Swallows attacking midfielder Ayanda ‘Gandaganda’ Gadlela, who has reportedly been cleared to join...GOLIATHS FALL, DAVIDS DANCE
MBABANE – The seventh edition of the Ingwenyama Cup started on a high note, which also saw big giants bowing out of the lucrative tournament....TRUMP, FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
Sir,So, Trump has won the American Presidential election and he is back in the White House. Congratulations to him! Unfortunately, many people cannot figure out...TEACH THE YOUTH TO RESPECT ELDERS
Sir,There is an issue that has been increasingly troubling me - the diminishing respect for our elders within our society. As we reflect on our...TRUMP PRESIDENCY FROM AN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE
The discussions surrounding Africa in the United States (US) presidential campaign have often felt peripheral, leaving many Africans with reservations about the substance of engagement...‘SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES, PERSONALITY PARALYSIS’
After glass, a human beings’ self-esteem is probably the most fragile ‘object’ in the world. I make that statement not because of its factual value,...CSC RULES ON PS TSABEDZE’S RETIREMENT DATE
MBABANE – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has ruled that Sipho Tsabedze, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Public Service, must retire from the civil...15 PASSENGERS INJURED AS DRIVER JUMPS FROM MOVING VEHICLE
MBABANE - Fifteen passengers on board a Toyota Quantum were injured after the driver reportedly jumped out, leaving them inside before it plunged into a...SUSPECTED FRAUD IN TIMBASHA PAYMENTS
NGABEZWENI - Suspected fraudulent activities have caused delay in the payments of timbasha to some Ingaja and warriors.This was revealed by Indvuna Magcobisa when addressing...SMVAF PROPOSES RAISING CLAIMS CAP BY 50%
MBOMBELA – The Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund (SMVAF) is proposing a review of road accident victims’ claims, to increase the cap to E1.5 million....BOARDER OPERATIONS THREATS AS IMMIGRATION OFFICERS TO DELIVER PETITION
MBABANE - Services at various border gates across the country may be disrupted today as immigration officers plan to deliver a petition to the Ministry...’LANDERS BULLIED, ‘BIRDS’ THROUGH
MANZINI – The excitement surrounding the Ingwenyama Cup has reached fever pitch, as the Last 16 line-up has finally been confirmed.This follows a day of drama that...ATTEND MATCHES, MINISTER URGES WANDERERS
MANZINI – The Minister for Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, has urged Manzini Wanderers supporters to attend forthcoming matches. This appeal by the...‘BULL’ PAY THE PENALTY
(At Mavuso Sports Centre)Lozitha Spurs ...................(2)2Njabulo 6th, Mduduzi 42nd Mbabane Highlanders ....(0)1Mopina 69th MANZINI – Two-time Ingwenyama Cup runners-up Mbabane Highlanders were eliminated in the...‘BIRDS’ EVADE MENACING KILLERS
(At Mavuso Sports Centre)L. Killers........(1)1Bonisa 25thSwallows.......(1)3Kwakhe 15th, ‘Nciba’ 62nd, Sandile 85th MANZINI – Three-time champions Mbabane Swallows had to summon their resolve to overcome a...INGWENYAMA CUP CULTURE COMPETITION SONGS REVEALED
MBABANE - The eagerly anticipated songs for this year’s Ingwenyama Cup Culture Competition have been officially revealed. This announcement comes in the wake of the...SINTOUR AND ILLA PENBOY’S INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
MBABANE – Local musicians Illa Penboy and Sintour have announced an exciting collaboration with a trio of acclaimed South African artists: Miano, Killer Punch and...IMF PROJECTS ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
MBABANE – The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) for January 2025, forecasts a positive trajectory for Sub-Saharan Africa, including Eswatini, despite...FNB UPDATES CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT FEES
MBABANE – Cross-border payment challenges that affected Eswatini in 2024, following changes to the Common Monetary Area (CMA) agreements, appear to have been resolved. First...MINISTER, INCREASE SOCIAL GRANTS THIS YEAR
Sir, As a concerned citizen and advocate for social welfare, I am writing to emphasise the importance of incorporating substantial funding for social grants in...STRAY CATTLE ARE DANGEROUS
Sir, I am writing to raise awareness about a growing concern in our community—the increasing number of stray cattle roaming near public roads. This issue...WHEN NGO ACCOUNTABILITY IS ABSENT
NGOs are an extension of governments, in a sense. They play a gap-filling role by providing, in some cases, some services where governments fall short....ELECTION PROTESTS IN MOZ SHOULD BE RESOLVED PEACEFULLY
ON October 9, 2024, the citizens of Mozambique went to the polls to elect a president, members of Parliament and provincial governors. These elections were...MONTY LIES: ‘OROS’ WAS NOT MURDERED
MBABANE – The mysterious disappearance of Sakhile ‘Oros’ Msibi, believed to have murdered by high-profile people in Eswatini, has taken a remarkable twist. Putting to rest...CONSTITUTIONALITY OF DPP IN PM’S TASK TEAM QUESTIONED
MBABANE – Prime Minister (PM) Russell Mmiso Dlamini might have rightfully appointed a task team to assist in the fight against corruption, but its composition...STATUS CAPITAL ACCUSES MD OF OVER E500K KICKBACKS
MBABANE - Michael Mbetse, the Managing Director (MD) of Status Capital Building Society, has been accused of taking kickbacks amounting to over E500 000. This is...109-YEAR-OLD RECEIVES KING’S IMBASHA
BUHLENI – “I will buy whatever my heart desires.” These were the words of Jehedala Dlamini, who is 109 years old, when he received timbasha –...GR. MAMBA, BUFFS SCRAPE THROUGH
MANZINI – Security forces duo Young Buffaloes and Green Mamba, emerged victorious from their respective Ingwenyama Cup fixtures yesterday afternoon. Taking the field in front of...OLYMPAFRICA TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO HIGH-PERFORMANCE CENTRE
MBABANE – Athletes in Eswatini stand to gain immensely if the Olympafrica Centre undergoes conversion into a high-performance facility. Traditionally, local athletes have had to travel...’DOWNS TO RETIRE TERBLANCHE’S NUMBER
MANZINI – Mark Carmichael, not only the chairman of Denver Sundowns but also a former teammate of Fanie Terblanche, announced a heartfelt gesture in remembrance...I WAS SEEING SNAKES - ROYAL SWALLOWS PLAYER
MANZINI – Masundvwini Royal Swallows defender Bongani ‘Smally’ Dlamini recounted a harrowing tale of his experience during the Ingwenyama Cup Last 32 fixture against Green...MADLENYA, MANZINI SEA BIRDS THROUGH TO LAST 16
MBABANE – Just as in the previous edition, Madlenya and Manzini Sea Birds have progressed to the next round of the Ingwenyama Cup after overcoming...THULANI’S KILLER; CRUELLEST PERSON TO EVER LIVE
The assassination of prominent political activist Thulani Rudolph Maseko on January 21, 2023, marks a harrowing chapter in Eswatini’s troubled and often turbulent history. Those...CIVIL SOCIETY MUST HOLD LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE
We have moved from an age in which government leaders sought to do what was best for the people to one in which the political...VIOLENCE IS NOT THE ANSWER
Sir,Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, and Swaziland Liberation Movement President, Mduduzi Gawuzela Simelane, have been the root cause behind the death, homelessness and joblessness in...DON’T GIVE BAIL TO RAPE-ACCUSED PERSONS
May I raise concern about the tendency to give bail to people who are accused of rape. How many cases have been reported in 2024 and...ILO CALLS FOR ABOLITION OF FORCED, PRISON LABOUR
MANZINI - The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is calling for the abolition of prison labour, among other forms of decent work deficits. This is contained...11 ESWATINI TRUCKS USED TO BLOCK TRAFFIC IN MOZAMBIQUE
MBABANE – Eleven truck drivers from Eswatini were left traumatised after Mozambican nationals forced them out of their trucks, confiscated the keys and used the...OVER E1.4M FOR CHAMPS
MBABANE – New tournament, bigger purse. It is game on in the seventh edition of the Ingwenyama Cup, which boasts an increased sponsorship of E5...I WAS TAKEN FOR A RIDE – BISHOP LUKHELE
MBABANE – Former Mbabane Swallows President Archbishop Bheki Lukhele has cited lack of transparency as a key reason for his departure from the club. In...STRONG BOXING SQUAD FOR REGION V GAMES
MBABANE – The Eswatini Boxing Association (EBA) has announced a formidable squad for the upcoming 2025 Region V Youth Games. According to Nathi Dlamini,...TOURNEY PRODUCES INTERNATIONAL STARS – KING
MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has emphasised the transformative potential of the Ingwenyama Cup.The King asserted that the tournament could serve as a...‘INGWE’ PREY ON E100K ‘CARROT’
MBABANE – Royal Leopard’s fortunes glimmered over the weekend, as they secured the MTN Premier League first-round ‘carrot’ prize on better goal difference. This draw allowed...CULTURAL SCENE TO BE ELEVATED
MBABANE – In a significant development, the Theatre Club and the United States Embassy in Eswatini have collaborated to introduce a new era for the...SA’S MASKANDI MUSICIAN WANTS SWATI WIFE?
MBABANE - Mthandeni “Igcokamelisha” Manqele, a South African Maskandi musician, shook local social media with his intentions of marrying a liSwati.Manqele is a renowned South...LUSIP II BANANA PLANTING INITIATIVE ACHIEVES 65.7% PROGRESS
MBABANE - The Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project (LUSIP II) continues to transform Eswatini’s agricultural landscape with its ambitious banana planting initiative. Aimed at increasing...ANTICIPATION BUILDS AHEAD OF MPPC MEETING ON JAN 31
MBABANE - All eyes will be on the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) on January 31, 2025, when the Monetary Policy Consultative Committee (MPCC) convenes...‘THE ACT OF OVERTHINKING: A GIFT OR A CURSE?’
The constant, non-stop ferocity in which life operates, provides us with lesser and lesser free mental space. This, considering that every other day unveils a...TEACHERS MUST ACCOUNT FOR PUPILS’ FAILURE
Sir,I am writing to address a matter that is of great importance to our education system: the accountability of teachers concerning pupil’s performance, particularly in...WATER HARVESTING ESSENTIAL NOW
Sir,The importance of water harvesting in homes is crucial. As water scarcity continues to rise globally due to climate change, urbanisation and population growth, the...PHASE II BATTLE: NATCOM A ‘BITTER LOSER’ - JUNIOR COPS
MBABANE - The ongoing legal battle between REPOSA and the National Commissioner (NATCOM) of Police, Vusi Manoma Masango, has taken a dramatic turn. In a...E2.4BN MANZINI-MBADLANE HIGHWAY PLAGUED BY POTHOLES
MBADLANE – A significant threat to motorists has emerged on the E2.4 billion highway, a project that has consumed years and substantial taxpayer funds. Despite...SLOMOES APPLIES FOR ARREST OF AG, PS
MBABANE – Slomoes Corporation (Pty) Ltd wants the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of ICT and the accountant general (AG) to be jailed for failure...COURT ALLOWS TENANTS TO BREAK INTO MINISTER’S FLATS
NHLANGANO - The two tenants employed by Minister Bongani Nzima have obtained an order to break the padlocks at their rented flats at Mathendele. ...‘BULL’ RISE FROM ASHES
Mb. Highlanders ........(1) 2Majahasibili 34th , Philani 90+2Ezulwini United .........(0) 1Banele 66th MANZINI – City giants Mbabane Highlanders have finally ended their six-match winless streak...MB. SWALLOWS DROP MORE POINTS
M. Swallows ........... (0)1 Karas 87th Illovo ....................... (0)1Senzelwe 90+3rd MKHUZWENI – Thriller!The MTN Premier League clash between Mbabane Swallows and Illovo at Mkhuzweni Technical Centre...SITSEBE TO HOST NAMIBIA AT SOMHLOLO
MBABANE – The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) can breathe a sigh of relief regarding the hosting of international matches. With Somhlolo National Stadium still undergoing...12 ATHLETES FOR AUSC REGION V
MANZINI – Athletics Eswatini (AE) will be selecting a squad of 12 athletes for the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region V Games. This announcement...LEOPARD STAR KONE OFF TO SAUDI ARABIA
Mbabane – Royal Leopard’s former star striker Felix Kone has reportedly signed with a club in Saudi Arabia, marking the end of his brief but...MISS ESWATINI CONTRACT UNDER EVALUATION
MBABANE – Oukitel will be evaluated by the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) to determine whether they will retain the Miss Eswatini...WEST HAM UNVEILS COACH WITH UNCLE WAFFLES’ SONG
MBABANE - English Premier League (EPL) side West Ham United recently unveiled their new coach using Uncle Waffles’ song ‘African Chant’.In an exciting turn of...AFRICAN ALLIANCE EYES GLOBAL EXPANSION WITH KFC ACQUISITIONS
MBABANE - African Alliance, a leading investment and management firm in Eswatini, has revealed ambitious plans to expand its portfolio across continents and strengthen its...ESWATINI TO REMODEL PUBLIC AGRICULTURE FINANCING
MBABANE – Government is looking into the remodelling of public financing for agriculture through the new Eswatini Agriculture Development Fund (EADF). This was highlighted by...TIME POLICE RESPECT SANCTITY OF LIFE!
BEFORE addressing the topic for the day, I would like to comment on the two Cabinet ministers. The Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg has announced...CONTRASTING ‘GAW’ZELA’ TO MONDLANE?
Sir,While the Swaziland Liberation Movement (SWALIMO) doesn’t wish to make comparisons of the two leaders in question, it necessitates to respond according to what has...ESWATINI BEACON OF STABILITY IN THE REGION
Sir,As Africa continues to grapple with the challenges of governance, the Kingdom of Eswatini stands out as a beacon of stability and continuity.While other African...EEC FINDS PARTNER FOR NEW MULTIBILLION POWER STATION
MBABANE – The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has taken a decisive step towards bolstering the nation’s energy infrastructure by selecting a reputable partner to develop...REFERRAL HOSPITAL ESTIMATED COSTS INCREASE FROM E765M TO E6BN
MBABANE – If the action plan is to be implemented unrevised, the National Referral Hospital’s construction costs will increase from E765 million to E6 billion. The...ST MARK’S HEAD TEACHER CHALLENGES TSC TRANSFER IN COURT
MBABANE – The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is back in the limelight. This time, the TSC is entangled in a court battle with the Headteacher of...BOY (19) CLINGS TO TREE FOR 4HRS IN MIDDLE OF RIVER
NWENE – Khayalethu Vilakati, a 19-year-old boy, clung to tree branches in the middle of the raging Mkhondvo River for four hours after being swept...PM’S DREAM OF FLIGHT ROUTE OUTSIDE OF AFRICA BY 2029
MBABANE – Is it possible that come end of 2029, the Kingdom of Eswatini will have secured a viable international route with direct flights outside...ROYAL LEOPARD E100K RICHER
NHLANGANO – Royal Leopard’s fortunes shone brightly yesterday as they clinched the MTN Premier League carrot prize despite their goalless draw against Green Mamba. The draw...EFA AIMS TO END 7-YR CAF TRAINING FREEZE HANDICAP
MBABANE – Revealed! The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) plans to tackle a long-standing hurdle for coaches by seeking the resumption of the CAF A Licence training...EX-’DOWNS MIDFIELDER FANIE PASSES AWAY
MBABANE – The cruel hand of death has once again cast a long shadow over Eswatini football with the passing of Denver Sundowns legend and...‘BUFFS’ GOALKEEPER ‘CHIPPA’ RETIRES
MBABANE – Former Young Buffaloes and Sihlangu first-choice goalkeeper Nhlanhla ‘Chippa’ Gwebu has officially retired from professional football. A source close to the army side...MALANTI CHIEFS NFD 1ST ROUND ‘CHAMPS’, 50K RICHER
MANZINI – Malanti Chiefs shared the spoils with Ludzeludze Killers on their day of crowning as MTN NFD first round champions. Chiefs came to the...PHILA DOUBLE INSPIRES SWALLOWS TO VICTORY
MANZINI - Masundvwini Royal Swallows cruised to a convincing 3-0 victory over Magwanyana in an MTN National First Division (NFD) match played at Manzini Club,...MBABANE SWALLOWS SETHU RESIGNS
MBABANE – Capital city giants Mbabane Swallows left back Siphosethu Mabilisa has become the fourth player to resign from the club. Umkhonto KaShaka are currently enduring...UNLOCK CLIMATE CHANGE MILLIONS
Some of us can still remember the devastating hailstorm that hit Ngculwini and surrounding areas in December 2023, leaving many homes, vehicles and other properties...FAILURE TO RESPECT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
Although the Times of Eswatini, the foremost newspaper in the nation, has recently covered this alarming incident, I deemed it necessary to discuss the issue further. The...WHY NO OFFICIAL OPENING OF HIGH COURT?
Madam, The official opening of the judicial year is a solemn occasion in front of a distinguished gathering which includes diplomats, the minister for Justice...BUILD HOMES FAR FROM RIVERS, DAMS
Madam, As climate change continues to reshape our environment, the frequency and intensity of flooding events are becoming a stark reality for many in Eswatini. In...WORKING FOR FREE CAN LEAD TO SUICIDE?
Sir,A lot of emaSwati are committing suicide because of depression. There are different types of suicide: Anomie, egoistic, fatalistic and altruistic. A sociological thinker, Emille...DAIRY IMPORTS SURGE BY 10.37% IN OCT-NOV
MBABANE – Eswatini’s dairy imports for October and November 2024 recorded a 10.37 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023. The total...USL’S E1.5BN COGENERATION PLANT TO ADD 141GWH
MBABANE – The proposed Ubombo Sugar Limited (USL) E1.5 billion cogeneration power plant will increase electricity production and export to Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) up...LUNGILE LOSES ESWATINI MOBILE SHARES TRANSFER CASE
MBABANE – Princess Lungile has failed to convince the court to declare the transfer of Victor Gamedze’s shares, which he held in Eswatini Mobile, invalid.Judge...ONLY 53 OUT OF 601 SCHOOLS SUBMIT FPE GRANT CLAIMS
MBABANE – The Minister for Education and Training, Owen Nxumalo, is disheartened and concerned.Nxumalo is disappointed and concerned by the delay in the submissions of...PAC: COMPANY COLLECTING SCHOLARSHIPS SHOULD CONTINUE, BUT ...
MBABANE – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says the contract of the company engaged to recover scholarships should continue under close monitoring.This comes after the...EX-JUDGE ARRESTED FOR EWSC PIPES DAMAGE
MAFUTSENI – The former judge, who was reported to the police for allegedly damaging water pipes for EWSC’s E975m Manzini Region Water Supply and Sanitation...AUNT FINDS ‘MISSING’ NEPHEW DEAD IN HOUSE
MBABANE – Imagine having to cope with discovering the lifeless body of your nephew at a decomposed state. That is the unfortunate tribulation that befell...KNOBKERRIES RAISE SAFETY CONCERNS
MBABANE – The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) has condemned not only the use of weapons but also their introduction into stadiums. PLE Acting Chief...‘BULL’ STAR DISCHARGED
MBABANE – Relief.In a heartwarming turn of events, Sibahle Sukati, the Mbabane Highlanders player who recently fell into a coma for approximately five hours after...‘BIRDS’, ‘BUCS’, EZULWINI UTD FACE E110K FINE
MBABANE – The integrity of the game has been brought into disrepute following recent events during a heated encounter between Ezulwini United and Moneni Pirates....‘Y’ELLO’ CARROT CHASE CLIFFHANGER
MBABANE – Two security forces teams will headline the weekend, as they are 90 minutes away from claiming the MTN Premier League E100 000 carrot...SAMRO TO DEBUT AT NACAS NOMINEES’ SUMMIT
MBABANE – The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) will headline the upcoming National Arts and Culture Awards (NACAs) nominees’ summit.SAMRO is a copyright asset...ACAESWA COMMITTEE TERM REACHES SUNSET
MBABANE – The current Association of Christian Artists in Eswatini (ACAESWA) committee is expected to conclude its term in March. This was revealed by ACAESWA...BORDER RESTORATION COMMITTEE MUST REPORT TO PUBLIC
We have a standing committee called the Border Restoration Committee which is tasked with bringing back land that was stolen from Eswatini (Swaziland). This committee...NEW YEAR, FRESH OPTIMISM AND FRESH START
Day seven of 365. The year is already in full flow and with it comes the customary hive of activity that we usually associate with...SILENCE GUNS IN AFRICA, NOW
Sir, As a concerned citizen of our beautiful continent, I feel compelled to address a pressing issue that has been a major hurdle to our...DO NOT EXPEL PUPILS FOR UNPAID FEES
Sir,I have a deep concern regarding the alarming trend of schools expelling pupils for unpaid fees. This practice not only undermines the very essence of...SOME ESCAPED MOZ BRIBE THEIR WAY TO ESWATINI
MBABANE – Armed robberies have surged in areas closer to the borders with Mozambique, amid allegations of escaped prisoners bribing their way into Eswatini. The...BE WARNED: HEAVY RAINFALL FROM TODAY
NHLANGANO - The Eswatini Meteorological Service has issued a warning of heavy rainfall expected across the country from today to Wednesday.In a media release, the...STRONG RELIGIOUS BELIEFS LEAD TO CRITICAL BLOOD SHORTAGE
MBABANE – Eswatini is grappling with a critical blood shortage.The situation is exacerbated by religious scepticism surrounding blood donation, among other factors. According to Dr...WE WON’T ALLOW GOVT TO EXPLOIT US – SNAT
MBABANE – SNAT says it will not allow its members to teach the 2 716 Grade VII pupils who failed despite government saying they will...MAN ATTACKED, KILLED BY HIPPO
MBABANE – A 28-year-old man of Mozambique was brutally attacked and bitten to death by a hippopotamus along the banks of the Nkomati River at...‘BULL’ STAR IN 5-HOUR COMA
MHLUME – Talk about a fortunate survival.This is the remarkable story of Mbabane Highlanders’ versatile player, Sibahle Sukati, who was rendered unconscious for approximately five...CHAOS AT HHOHHO REGIONAL INGWENYAMA CUP FINALS
MBABANE – What began as an anticipated final turned into a scene of chaos. The match between Zibonele Vultures and Emajukujuku, which saw the latter triumphing...NSINGIZINI SOAR TO 3RD SPOT
(At King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium)Rangers ............... (0)1Hleliso 90+1Nsingizini................(1)2Thubelihle 55th , Mvuselelo 90+5 NHLANGANO – Nsingizini Hotspurs have sent a resounding message in the MTN Premier...EBA TO CO-OPT 2 BOARD MEMBERS
MBABANE – The Eswatini Boxing Association (EBA) is poised to fill two vacant positions in its Board. The appointment of an athlete representative to the...WFL SET FOR THRILLING RETURN
MBABANE – The Women’s Football League (WFL) is set to make its eagerly-anticipated return, this coming Saturday. This announcement was made by the Chief Operations...SZA CHEERS UNCLE WAFFLES’ NEW YEAR MIX
MBABANE – American songbird SZA has extended her admiration for Uncle Waffles’ Apple Music New Year’s Eve Mix.In a heartwarming gesture, SZA shared the complete...SEAN CAST HQ PARTS WAYS WITH UPSCALE
MBABANE – ‘Fasa Ngwane’ hitmaker Sean Cast HQ has announced that he has officially parted ways with his record label, Upscale Live. Upscale Live, a...BUSINESS LEADERS TO SHARE STRATEGIES AT REVENUE MASTERCLASS
MBABANE - The stage is set for the highly anticipated Revenue Blueprint Masterclass, scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS)...SA’S TRADE WITH BELN SHOWS R14.5BN BALANCE
MBABANE - South Africa’s trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN) for November 2024 shows a preliminary trade balance surplus of R14.5 billion.These countries...HOPE FOR BETTER YEAR
The Kingdom of Eswatini is currently experiencing a critical juncture in its economic situation. Despite government assertions that the economy is on an upward trajectory,...MY WISHES FOR 2025
It is always exciting to be part of festivities to mark the New Year. The church provided space for Christians, including myself, to thank God...GAMBLING DESTROYING FAMILIES
Sir,I am writing to express my concern about the growing prevalence of gambling in our society and the devastating impact it has on individuals, families...DRINK-DRIVING WILL BE THE END OF US
Sir,Drink-driving continues to threaten lives and communities. Despite widespread awareness campaigns and strict laws, the dangerous combination of alcohol and driving persists, leading to devastating...E40M FLASHY CARS FOR MINISTERS, EMABANDLA
MBABANE – The country’s Cabinet ministers will drive around in new fancy vehicles, which have since been delivered on behalf of government. The cars are the...CITY COUNCIL TO MEET PROGRESSIVES OVER MOZ UNREST PETITION
MBABANE – The Municipal Council of Mbabane, together with other stakeholders, is expected to meet progressives tomorrow. The meeting comes after the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM),...PUBLICISING REJECTION OF RECTOR UNCHRISTIAN - DIOCESAN
MBABANE – The Eswatini Diocese of the Anglican Church has condemned the actions of the All Saints Cathedral parishioners who have written a letter whereby...KING SHOWERS WARRIORS WITH E33M, 377 CATTLE
MBABANE – Thousands of libutfo (regiments) celebrated with great joy yesterday as His Majesty the King generously gifted them E33 million. The surprises did not...IT’S NOW A TWO-HORSE RACE AS: ‘BIRDS’ LOSE E100K Y’ELLO ‘CARROT’ RACE
MANZINI - Young Buffaloes’ solitary strike victory over defending champions Mbabane Swallows yesterday has ended the latter’s pursuit of the E100 000 MTN Premier League...DOUBLE BLOW FOR ‘BULL’ AS STAR INJURED
MHLUME – A devastating double setback! Mbabane Highlanders are not only grappling with their 2-0 defeat to Green Mamba, but they are also in a...PIRATES VICTORIOUS IN DRAMATIC CLASH
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MBABANE – Young Buffaloes claimed the Eswatini Women Football League End GBV Women’s tournament played at Msunduza Sports Ground yesterday. The army side cruised past a...SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS SET TO TRANSFORM ESWATINI IN 2025
MBABANE - As the Kingdom of Eswatini steps into 2025, the nation is poised for a transformative year, marked by the launch of several significant...SMOOTH OPENING OF SCHOOLS POSSIBLE?
If you sift through all the details about her academic achievements, her promotion and the dismal performance of the school she was heading, Dr Ncamsile...TIME FOR POLITICIANS TO WAKE UP!
The article presented today aims to inspire and galvanise local politicians as we transition into the new year; it emphasises the critical responsibility they bear...HONEYMOON IS OVER FOR CORRUPTION
Madam, When taking questions from the media, after delivering his year-end progress report on the current administration’s performance during his first full year in office, Prime...EMBRACE PATRIOTISM IN ESWATINI
Madam, One of the topics on interest, during the recent Sibaya was patriotism. However, very little is being done or said about it. As a final-year...Author info
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