EPC RESULTS WORST IN 5YRS; JC 2ND WORST SINCE 2019

MBABANE – The 2024 JC results increased while EPC’s declined. The Junior Certificate (JC) results increased by 1.14 per cent from 2023, while the Eswatini Primary...
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10 MEN ARRESTED FOR GBV OVER PAST WEEKEND

MANZINI - Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the judiciary to combat domestic violence, 10 men were arrested over the past weekend on charges...
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CHAOS IN MOZ AS CHAPO DECLARED PRESIDENT

MBABANE - Mozambique’s Constitutional Council officially declared Daniel Chapo, the Frelimo-backed candidate, as the winner of the 2024 presidential election, securing 65.17 per cent of...
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10 MEN ARRESTED FOR GBV OVER PAST WEEKEND

MANZINI - Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the judiciary to combat domestic violence, 10 men were arrested over the past weekend on charges
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TAIWAN PUMPS OVER E91M IN AGRIC PROJECTS

MBABANE – The Republic of China (Taiwan) has pumped in at least E91.1 million in enhancing agriculture projects in the country. Working collaboratively with government,
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REMEMBER SABBATH DAY, KEEP IT HOLY II

In the first of the “Remember the Sabbath Day” series, we established that the true Sabbath day is Saturday, the seventh day, not Sunday, which
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‘GET PERMITS FOR HOSTING CROSSOVER SHOWS’

MBABANE - The Eswatini Events Managers and Promoters Association (EEMPA) has issued a reminder that event organisers planning to host crossover shows this festive season
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AS COFFERS RUN DRY ... EFA IN E1.3M DILEMMA

MBABANE – The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) is reportedly relying on external assistance for securing this week’s trip to Mauritius. The bill for the trip has
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NO EXCUSE FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE

Sir, Some time ago I recently visited a local clinic for a medical requisition, and upon arriving, I was struck by a powerful poster at
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HAPPY SLAPPING CONTROVERSY

A few nights ago, we witnessed in real time the end of a woman’s life on social media. We saw this through a confession video
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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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NO EXCUSE FOR POVERTY IN ESWATINI

With political parties showing symptoms of political regression after being tainted by internal squabbles, disunity and division along party lines, Tinkhundla System of Government is
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EMBRACE RESPONSIVE LEADERSHIP

The reluctance to embrace responsive political leadership represents a pivotal factor contributing to the downfall of a number of political governments worldwide; and, its significance
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EXCELLENCE NGOS’ HOPE FOR SURVIVAL

 Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), in order to survive in this very competitive sector in which they operate, need to constantly worry about how they can always
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MENTAL HEALTH NUGGETS FOR FESTIVE LUNCH

IN these times of endless hardships and continued strife to get by, we are often placed subject to numerous testing situations as well as experiences
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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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EPC RESULTS WORST IN 5YRS; JC 2ND WORST SINCE 2019

MBABANE – The 2024 JC results increased while EPC’s declined. The Junior Certificate (JC) results increased by 1.14 per cent from 2023, while the Eswatini Primary...
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10 MEN ARRESTED FOR GBV OVER PAST WEEKEND

MANZINI - Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the judiciary to combat domestic violence, 10 men were arrested over the past weekend on charges...
Full story

CHAOS IN MOZ AS CHAPO DECLARED PRESIDENT

MBABANE - Mozambique’s Constitutional Council officially declared Daniel Chapo, the Frelimo-backed candidate, as the winner of the 2024 presidential election, securing 65.17 per cent of...
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OSHOEK ACCIDENT VICTIMS SPEAK OUT

MBABANE - Some victims of the horrific accident, which occurred at the Oshoek Border Gate are still shocked at how they survived. Speaking from their hospital...
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AS COFFERS RUN DRY ... EFA IN E1.3M DILEMMA

MBABANE – The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) is reportedly relying on external assistance for securing this week’s trip to Mauritius. The bill for the trip has...
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HIGHLANDERS’ NYAWO IN REGISTRATION HEADACHE

MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders’ goalkeeper, Qiniso ‘Kati’ Nyawo, is ensnared in a complex registration dilemma, as the January transfer window looms. Earlier this month, reports...
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‘BIRDS’, ‘BUFFS’ RENEW RIVALRY

MBABANE – The return of the MTN Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) is poised to feature a thrilling double-header at the Mavuso Sports Centre. The...
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‘SHISA GESI’ AIMS FOR DOUBLE FIGURES

MBABANE – Royal Leopard’s agile midfielder, Junior ‘Shisa Gesi’ Magagula, is making significant progress in the quest for the top goalscorer title in the league. The...
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‘GET PERMITS FOR HOSTING CROSSOVER SHOWS’

MBABANE - The Eswatini Events Managers and Promoters Association (EEMPA) has issued a reminder that event organisers planning to host crossover shows this festive season...
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LOCAL MODELS MISS OUT ON ZANZIBAR FASHION SHOW

MBABANE - Heartbreak for local models as transport woes prevent showcase at prestigious event. Vuyiswa Shabangu and Debra Dlamini two promising local models missed a golden...
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TAIWAN PUMPS OVER E91M IN AGRIC PROJECTS

MBABANE – The Republic of China (Taiwan) has pumped in at least E91.1 million in enhancing agriculture projects in the country. Working collaboratively with government,...
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FOUNDATION’S E346M FUNDING FOR LOCAL, AFRICAN ORGANISATION

MBABANE – Global safety charity, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, is inviting Eswatini and other African organisations and communities to apply to its £15 million (about E346...
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REMEMBER SABBATH DAY, KEEP IT HOLY II

In the first of the “Remember the Sabbath Day” series, we established that the true Sabbath day is Saturday, the seventh day, not Sunday, which...
Full story

MENTAL HEALTH NUGGETS FOR FESTIVE LUNCH

IN these times of endless hardships and continued strife to get by, we are often placed subject to numerous testing situations as well as experiences...
Full story

NO EXCUSE FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE

Sir, Some time ago I recently visited a local clinic for a medical requisition, and upon arriving, I was struck by a powerful poster at...
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