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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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...
Full story

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...
Full story

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...
Full story

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...
Full story

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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: 8% EEC Tariff Hike Cut
Does 8% cut have the potential to ease financial burdens for emaSwati?