Phila Sibiya
PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND, DENIED MEDS CAUSED ESCAPE - ALLEGED MASTERMIND
MBABANE - Vusi Dlamini, the alleged mastermind behind the recent escape from Sidwashini Prison, has revealed that his actions were largely motivated by a desire
ELIJAH FIRE'S PUBLIC APOLOGY TO APOSTLE JUSTICE
MBABANE – Prophet Mkhemetelo Muzi Mkhatshwa, also known as Elijah Fire, has offered a public apology for defaming Apostle Justice Dlamini. The apology comes after the...TRANSPORT OWNERS: UNEXPLAINED 40 CENTS LEVY DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
MANZINI – Public transport owners are crying foul, alleging daylight robbery as the destination of approximately E0.40 per litre within the fuel price structure remains...PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS DEMAND 50% BUS FARE HIKE
MANZINI – Passengers across the country could soon face significantly higher travel costs as public transport operators signal their intention to demand a steep 50...ESWATINI CHOIRS SET FOR IMISEBE AWARD
MBABANE – The vibrant and deeply rooted choral tradition of Eswatini is set to enter an exciting new chapter at the forthcoming Standard Bank Choral...GRIXXLY MAKES WAVES
MBABANE – Hip Hop artist and producer Grixxly, born Sibusiso Malambe in Mbabane, has reached a remarkable milestone in his rapidly rising music career. His latest...ESWATINI MUST BRACE FOR GLOBAL TRADE WAR FALLOUT, SARFED WARNS
MBABANE – The Southern African Research Foundation for Economic Development (SARFED) has issued a stark warning to Eswatini and its neighbours. The institution has urged Eswatini...ESWATINI ENHANCES TRAVEL SERVICES
MBABANE – Eswatini is taking bold steps to enhance its trade in services, with a particular focus on travel. This is a part of broader efforts...I DIDN'T KILL HIM
Sir,I struggled to contain my tears running uncontrollably down my cheeks as I came across the #IDidn’tKillHim challenge making rounds on all social media platforms...DEVELOPMENT, PEACE UNDER TINKHUNDLA
Sir,I am writing this letter to express the gratitude of our Tinkhundla System of Government. In general, Tinkhundla stimulates community development at the grassroots level, coordinating...WHY IS AN ABSENT FATHER A PROBLEM?
The presence of both parents plays an essential role in the development and well-being of a child. While mothers often receive the lion’s share of...TRADE WAR
The past four days saw tariffs flying around; by the stroke of a pen, President Trump rewrote the global trade order. Reciprocal tariffs from China...SUICIDAL UNESWA STUDENT DIES AFTER FALLING FROM TREE
MANZINI - A University of Eswatini (UNESWA) student, who was reported missing last week, has tragically died after falling from a tree, purportedly while attempting...CANNABIS ASSOCIATION HITS BACK AT NATCOM
MBABANE - EHCA has hit back at National Commissioner of Police, Vusi Manoma Masango, accusing him of spreading ‘misleading and misinformation’ regarding the link between...SIMELANE FREED AFTER PAYING E30 000 FINE FOR IMPRISONMENT
MBABANE – After spending two nights in police custody, today Peter Simelane woke up in the comfort of his home. The Eswatini Medical Aid Fund (Eswatini...ESWATINI MED COMTEMPT COSTS MEMBERS E100 000
MBABANE – Members of the Eswatini Medical Aid Fund (Eswatini Med) will bear the cost of the fine that has been imposed on the fund...KWALUSENI CAMPUS CLAIM ETISA TITLE
MBABANE – The University of Eswatini’s Kwaluseni Campus emerged victorious in the inaugural Eswatini Tertiary Institutions Sports Association (ETISA) soccer finals. The winners secured the coveted...PLE, EFA HAILS KING FOR HISTORIC CUP
MBABANE –The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) has lauded His Majesty King Mswati III and all stakeholders for the resounding success of the recently-concluded Ingwenyama Cup. The...NOBUHLE NETS OVER E20k IN JO'BURG
MBABANE- Eswatini professional golfer Nobuhle Dlamini finished in the 33rd position at the 2025 Jo’burg Ladies Open. This tournament took place from April 3-6, 2025 at...INGWENYAMA CUP FINAL: 'INGWE' ROYAL MILLIONAIRES
MBABANE – Royal Leopard have emphatically ended a three-season trophy drought, triumphing over Moneni Pirates in Sunday’s final and securing their first piece of silverware...E2.5m IN FOUR MONTHS FOR ROYAL LEOPARDS
MBABANE – Royal Leopard’s coffers are swelling at an impressive rate. The Eswatini football powerhouse clinched the Ingwenyama Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Moneni...SWEET GULUVA SET FOR 'LADIES NIGHT' AT MDZIMBA VIEW
MBABANE – Big Brother Mzansi season five winner Sweet Guluva is set to debut at the upcoming ‘Ladies Night’ event taking place at Mdzimba View...BALLANTINE'S EXITS MTN BUSHFIRE
MBABANE – MTN Bushfire Festival Director Jiggs Thorne has confirmed that Ballantine’s has withdrawn from the festival to refocus on their key markets. This publication...CHALLENGES OF EDUCATED YOUTH
Sir,The first quarter of the year can be quite stressful. As you reflect on the last year, you may realise how little you achieved compared...CULTURE AS PRAYER: A UNIVERSAL EXPRESSION
Sir,Culture is not just a human construct; it’s a form of prayer that connects us to the divine, the universe and each other. Every culture, regardless...UNDERAGE VICTIMS VS THREAT OF SEXUAL PREDATORS
Among many others, one of our responsibilities as adults lies in ensuring safe, well-protected and secure physical and psycho-emotional environments in which younger members of...TARIFF HIKE: CATHOLIC CHURCH CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE OF LOW-INCOME HOMES
MANZINI - As utility tariffs increase and a 0.5 per cent VAT set to kick in, the Roman Catholic Church has called for cash assistance...TETSIMONY REVEALS SCALE OF ILLEGAL GOLD OPERATION: '30 BAGS OF GOLD'
PIGG’S PEAK – A sworn affidavit from a witness in the ongoing investigation into illegal gold mining at the abandoned Pigg’s Peak Mine has shed...EMPTY KRAALS: ESWATINI FARMERS' FEAR AS LIVESTOCK THEFT SPIRALS
MHLAMBANYATSI - The relentless theft of livestock has become a crippling plight on the lives of emaSwati residing under Mhlambanyatsi Inkhundla and its surrounding areas,...FARMERS' FURY AS ARMED SA GANGS STEAL LIVESTOCK
MHLAMBANYATSI – A simmering rage has boiled over, as the country’s farmers accuse the South African Police Service (SAPS) of turning a blind eye to...CULTURE, ATTENDANCE IMPRESS PM
LOB AMBA – Prime Minister Russell Dlamini heralded yesterday’s Ingwenyama Cup final as a ‘beautiful day for both football and culture. In a thrilling display of...MINISTER NZIMA APPRECIATES GUESTS
LOBAMBA – Minister for Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Eswatini supporters for their unwavering enthusiasm during the Ingwenyama...INGWENYAMA CUP TRAINS PLAYERS FOR AFCON - KING
LOBAMBA – His Majesty King Mswati III has underlined the Ingwenyama Cup as a monumental platform that elegantly melds football with the cultural essence of...'MAMKHIZE' FUELS M. PIRATES LINK
(At Somhlolo National Stadium) LOBAMBA – Flamboyant South African businesswoman Shawn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize has ignited speculation about a potential association with Moneni Pirates, hinting at ongoing...'THIKITHI' TRANSPORTS LEOPARD TO GLORY
(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Leopard.....(0)1‘Thikithi’ 52nd Pirates....(0)0 LOBAMBA – The Somhlolo National Stadium, a cauldron of fervent passion, witnessed a footballing spectacle of epic proportions. Royal Leopard clawed their way...MTN BUSHFIRE FIREFLY TOP 10 UNVEILED
MBABANE – The top 10 contenders vying for a chance to perform at this year’s MTN Bushfire Firefly were announced on Friday. This announcement took place...MTN MAINTAINS E5m BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL SPONSOR
MBABANE - Eswatini MTN has maintained their E5 million sponsorship for the MTN Bushfire Festival set to take place at House on Fire in Malkerns...CTM RETURNS TO ESWATINI FOLLOWING PROLONGED LEGAL BATTLE
MATSAPHA – After a lengthy legal battle, CTM has officially returned to its rightful premises in Matsapha, signalling the end of a drawn-out franchise dispute. The...CBE TO ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE
NKONYENI – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) is set to undergo a significant transformation in its monetary policy governance framework. This comes as the bank...ROLE AND PURPOSE OF MUSICAL ART
Sir,I was watching a live talk show called the ‘Stream’ on the Al-Jazeera channel the other day. The main discussion was the topic on the...UNDERSTANDING TIMES LIKE THESE
Sir, The smartest person to survive and live happily ever after is the one who comprehends the time we are in. A time when the...IS THE CHURCH LOSING ITS SALTINESS?
I would like to direct my message to the Church. In this context, the Church is the translation of the Greek word called ekklesia which...ARE HUMAN RIGHTS REALLY UN-SWATI?
The Eswatini Constitution was once hailed by the erstwhile Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Don McKinnon, as one of the best and most progressive. I...HOW MINISTER SAVANNAH'S BUSINESS ACUMEN LANDED GOOGLE DEAL
MBABANE – Securing digital search engine, Google, was not a simple stroll in the park for the Government of Eswatini. Instead, it took government’s dedication and...THERE'S NO CABAL IN PARLY - MARWICK
MAHLANYA – Lobamba Lomdzala MP Marwick Khumalo, has dismissed allegations of a so-called ‘cabal’ within Parliament, stating that the claim lacks merit and substantiation. While he...SAMORA IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR TWO NIGHTS
MBABANE – “You are remanded in custody until there is a human heart in your attorneys.” This was said by Judge Titus Mlangeni yesterday when he...ACC INVESTIGATOR CHALLENGES PM, TASK TEAM IN COURT
MBABANE – In a rather interesting twist, a suspended officer of the ACC has rushed to court to challenge the appointment of the Inter Agency...NSINGIZINI, 'BUFFS' CLASH IN INAUGURAL E20k INGWENYAMA CUP
MBABANE – The inaugural Women’s Ingwenyama Cup final will see Nsingizini Hotspurs locking horns with Young Buffaloes for E20 000 prize and history at Somhlolo...KWANELE WINS FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON
SIPHOFANENI - 4Eva Cycling Club’s Kwanele Jele proved to be the strongest in the 90km race, finishing well ahead of second-placed Muzi Shabangu. This took place...E1.45m MAJESTIC BATTLE
MBABANE – The hour of reckoning has arrived. The Ingwenyama Cup final descends upon us, a majestic clash where E1.45 million and eternal bragging rights hang...SOUTH AFRICANS WIN LUBOMBO MARATHON
SITEKI - Two South African runners outpaced Lubombo Marathon defending champions Mancoba Nhlabatsi and Samukelisiwe Tfwala to clinch victory in the first marathon race of the...PLE SHIFTS INTO HIGH GEAR WITH NEW FLEET
MBABANE – The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) is gearing up for enhanced operations after reportedly securing two new vehicles. The vehicles, believed to be Toyota...FINDING YOUR VOICE: THE PERFECT AUDITION SONG
The air always crackles with anticipation and one will always be nervous whenever they are due for a vocal audition. It’s not just about hitting the...THE ESSENCE OF STYLE AND MUSIC WITH GCEBILE
Today we feature one amazing lady that has been making your favourite musicians and personalities look the part on red carpets and events. Gcebile Maseko,...TRUMP'S TARIFFS: A CALL TO EMBRACE FARMING
The recent tariff hike introduced by former US President Donald Trump is expected to have ripple effects across the global economy and Eswatini is no...PROUD OF YOU MASWATI LAMAHLE
I took a journey through Manzini market the other day and as I sat in the warm sunlight, listening to the sounds of the bustling...UPROAR AS ROADS LEVY KICKS IN TODAY
MANZINI - Government’s decision to implement the E0.40 per litre Roads Authority Levy today has ignited widespread discontent among emaSwati, prompting the National Road Transport...HOW 3 INMATES ESCAPED FROM PRISON ...
MBABANE - In a carefully planned escape, three accused persons, including one on trial for a string of armed robberies, yesterday fled Sidwashini Correctional Facility. The...EPTC’S OVER E223 000 STOLEN FROM NEDBANK
MBABANE - A significant amount of cash, totalling E223 960, has reportedly been stolen from Nedbank’s Mbabane Corporate Place Branch. According to an insider, the incident...PART OF SACU E10.4BN EXPECTED TODAY
MBABANE – In order to grow our economy, and reach the targeted growth rate and create jobs, we need to have money freely circulating in...DAD ARRESTED FOR RAPING, IMPREGNATING DAUGHTER (15)
MANZINI - A 41-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter. The incident took place at Ludzeludze, where the...AS THEY PREPARE TO SHINE ON BIG STAGE... LETTICIA, CELUMUSA IN OVER E80K BOUNTY
MBABANE – While Eswatini may not be competing on the pitch at the TotalEnergies AFCON Under-20 finals, the nation will still have its representatives at...INGWENYAMA CUP FINAL: ONLY 4K TICKETS REMAIN
MBABANE – As the countdown to the thrilling finale of the Ingwenyama Cup heats up, fans are urged to get in the game and secure...CAMEROON DRAW ELEVATES SIHLANGU
MBABANE – The national men’s football team, Sihlangu, have made a significant leap in the FIFA rankings. This follows a fairly good performance in the recent...ST MARY’S HIGH, LOBAMBA PRIMARY SCHOOLS SHINE
MBABANE – St Mary’s High School and Lobamba National Primary School distinguished themselves in the opening round of the EFA Under-13 and Under-19 Girls’ Schools...NSIZWA CHASES HISTORIC 10TH MEDAL
MBABANE – Zithande Athletics Club (ZAC) Coach Nsizwa Thwala is poised to make history as he prepares for the ultimate test of endurance. This will be...SOMHLOLO STADIUM HANDOVER TODAY?
MBABANE – Will it meet the required standards? This is the question on many football supporters’ minds as the Somhlolo National Stadium is set to be...STANDARD BANK CHORAL SPONSORSHIP UP BY E15K
MBABANE – Standard Bank Eswatini has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the nation’s vibrant arts and culture scene by announcing a substantial E 345 000...TINYAWO FOUNDATION TO HOST ‘EMPOWERHER PICNIC AFFAIR’
MBABANE – Tinyawo Foundation will host an ‘EmpowerHer Picnic Affair’ at Silovela Green Valley on May 3. The gathering promises to be a day dedicated...ESWATINI MOVES TOWARDS STREAMLINED BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
MBABANE – Government in collaboration with the EIPA and international partners, is taking a major step towards improving the country’s business environment with the introduction...CBE OPENS DOORS FOR MORE BANKS TO ENHANCE COMPETITION
MBABANE – Eswatini’s financial sector is set for a major transformation as the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) prepares to welcome new international banks into...RECESSION HAS KICKED IN
Hard times lie ahead. VAT is set to increase by 0.5 per cent to add on to the hike in utilities, levy on fuel and...TRAGEDY OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: THE CWECWE INCIDENT
The heinous act of child sexual abuse continues to plague societies across the globe, leaving deep scars that affect victims and communities alike. This disturbing...WE’RE LOSING OUR SISWATI LANGUAGE
Madam,In each and every country there is a specific native language which they use to communicate with each other. In most cases, we conclude a...PUT BRAKES ON COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION
Madam,It is with a heavy heart and deep concern that I feel compelled to express my thoughts on the Competency- Based Education (CBE) curriculum in...NAMELESS CABAL - ESWATINI STATE CAPTURE STORY
There are times when I feel pity for our Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini. Our political system is set in such a way that he...Author info
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