BREAD PRICE HIKE LOOMING

MBABANE – As of Tuesday, consumers may pay 70 cents more for bread if the wishes of the Bakers Association are granted. The Bakers Association yesterday...
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PAC: PAY FIREFIGHTERS OVERTIME

MBABANE – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to pay firefighters their overtime claims, in accordance with...
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ASSESSMENT FORMS: SNAT, GOVT CLASH

MBABANE – Battle lines have been drawn between government and the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) over assessment forms for teachers. These forms are...
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E1M STOLEN IN INDUSTRIAL SITE BREAK-IN

MBABANE – Robbers robbed Gil Vicente E1 million in cash. The robbers, according to sources, broke into Gil Vicente Import and Export at the Matsapha Industrial
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GOVT SEEKS OVER E1.7BN FOR CLEAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION

MBABANE - Eswatini is taking a bold step towards a cleaner and more energy-efficient future, with government seeking to secure over E1.7 billion (equivalent to
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CELEBRATING HIS MAJESTY KING MSWATI III’S 57TH BIRTHDAY

Sir,As April 25, 2025 approaches, the Kingdom of Eswatini prepares to celebrate more than just the 57th birthday of His Majesty King Mswati III; it
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PM PRAISES MTN BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL

MBABANE – Prime Minister (PM) Russell Mmiso Dlamini praised the festival’s efforts during the official launch which was held at House on Fire last week.
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AS RUNNERS GEAR UP TO PUSH THEIR LIMITS, IT’S ... OVER E750K FOR IMBUBE MARATHON

EZULWINI – The seventh edition of the Imbube Marathon, organised by the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF), has witnessed a significant increase in its sponsorship
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IMPORTANCE OF SAYING SORRY

Sir,Apologising is an essential part of maintaining a healthy, strong and resilient relationship or marriage. It serves as a bridge to healing, restoring trust and
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ROLE OF AI IN DEVELOPING, IMPROVING SMALL BUSINESSES

In today’s fast-paced world, small businesses face numerous challenges—ranging from competition with larger corporations to limited resources for growth. As the digital age continues to
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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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YOUTH CRIME, UNEMPLOYMENT: HOW GOVT CAN HELP

In recent years, an alarming rise in youth-related crimes has captured the attention of communities across the nation. There are certain communities such as Mbikwakhe
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WHEN PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY

At best, this statement is a very loose translation of him quoting something said by someone else. However, despite its questionable pedigree, I believe this is
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TRUMP CARD: A TEST FOR ESWATINI

Foreign governments face an acid test and a wake-up call as newly-inaugurated American President Donald Trump plays his trump card... Trump’s alarming and unexpected freeze on
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WILL GOVT PREVENT CASH CRISIS IN 2025/26 FULLY FUNDED BUDGET?

The 2025/26 budget speech has been successfully been presented by the ministry against the backdrop of geo-political uncertainty. The Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, as
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THE RELEVANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS

AFTER what has been almost two months since they closed for the festive holiday season, schools are almost ready, set and scheduled for reopening this
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FAIR BUDGET MR MINISTER, BUT…

We have had fair and expectedly mixed reactions from different sectors of the society after the finance minister’s budget speech. And there is mainly a
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BREAD PRICE HIKE LOOMING

MBABANE – As of Tuesday, consumers may pay 70 cents more for bread if the wishes of the Bakers Association are granted. The Bakers Association yesterday...
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PAC: PAY FIREFIGHTERS OVERTIME

MBABANE – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to pay firefighters their overtime claims, in accordance with...
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ASSESSMENT FORMS: SNAT, GOVT CLASH

MBABANE – Battle lines have been drawn between government and the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) over assessment forms for teachers. These forms are...
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E1M STOLEN IN INDUSTRIAL SITE BREAK-IN

MBABANE – Robbers robbed Gil Vicente E1 million in cash. The robbers, according to sources, broke into Gil Vicente Import and Export at the Matsapha Industrial...
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KING URGES EU, UK ENVOYS TO EMBRACE ‘NKWE’

LOZITHA – King Mswati III has expressed Eswatini’s rapid progress, likening it to a ‘bee under the Nkwe spirit’, to EU Ambassador Karsten Mecklenburg and...
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AS RUNNERS GEAR UP TO PUSH THEIR LIMITS, IT’S ... OVER E750K FOR IMBUBE MARATHON

EZULWINI – The seventh edition of the Imbube Marathon, organised by the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF), has witnessed a significant increase in its sponsorship...
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’LANDERS, ‘BUCS’ STARS OUT OF ‘Y’ELLO’ SUNDAY

MBABANE - As crucial matches loom on Sunday, both Mbabane Highlanders and Moneni Pirates have encountered significant setbacks with the suspension of one key player...
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ESWATINI AMONG 12 WITHOUT CAF-APPROVED STADIUM

MBABANE – As the CAF continues making strides in ensuring that every nation possesses at least one quality stadium, Eswatini remains without a compliant facility....
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NOBUHLE KEEPS LEADERS IN SIGHT

MBABANE – Eswatini ace golfer Nobuhle Dlamini is playing catch-up after round one out of four in the lucrative Investec SA Open. The Lobamba-born golfer is...
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WOE UNTO TEACHERS WHO FIELDED BOGUS ATHLETES

MBABANE – Head teachers and sports teachers implicated in fielding ineligible players during school sports competitions face severe disciplinary action. This is as per a stern...
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INCREASED OLYMPICS CHANCE FOR ESWATINI

MBABANE - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved a proposal allowing 16 women and 12 men’s teams to compete in the Olympic football tournaments. This...
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PM PRAISES MTN BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL

MBABANE – Prime Minister (PM) Russell Mmiso Dlamini praised the festival’s efforts during the official launch which was held at House on Fire last week....
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‘THERAPY SESSIONS PODCAST’ FEATURES INSPIRING ESWATINI CREATOR

MBABANE - The engaging sixth instalment of ‘Therapy Sessions Podacst’ featured the talented Banele WJLM as their guest. In the episode, the two are exploring the...
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GOVT SEEKS OVER E1.7BN FOR CLEAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION

MBABANE - Eswatini is taking a bold step towards a cleaner and more energy-efficient future, with government seeking to secure over E1.7 billion (equivalent to...
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MARKET SLIGHTLY EASES IN MARCH

MBABANE - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) ended March 2025 with a small drop in overall value, but trading activity picked up compared to the...
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: 8% EEC Tariff Hike Cut
Does 8% cut have the potential to ease financial burdens for emaSwati?