2 SUSPECTED ‘FACATA’ SCAM MASTERMINDS ARRESTED AT LODGE

MBABANE - As police deepen their investigation into the widespread ‘facata’ scam, two key figures suspected to be the masterminds behind these crimes have been...
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HOW I KILLED, DUMPED BABY IN PIT LATRINE - MOTHER

MANZINI – A chilling tale of a mother’s cruelty unfolded in court   yesterday as a woman confessed to the horrific murder of her one-month-old baby. The...
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TAXPAYER SPENDS E118M ON EXTERNAL TRIPS

LOBAMBA – At least E118 million has been spent on external travel in the current financial year of government. This is according to the performance report...
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EEC APPLIES FOR TARIFF HIKE

MBABANE – The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) wants an electricity tariff review for the financial years 2025/26 and 2026/27. The power utility has filed for the
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NEDBANK’S EASE OF DOING BUSINESS FOR MSMES

MBABANE – For the ease of doing business for MSMEs, Nedbank Eswatini has introduced two mobile payment products created for small businesses, which allow them
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DIAMONDS FORCED REGIME CHANGE IN BOTSWANA

Botswana has been praised by the African Development Bank, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for sustaining one of the world’s longest economic booms.
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ZAMAR NOMINATED AT MPUMALANGA AWARDS

MBABANE - Exciting news has emerged for Gospel music lovers in Eswatini, as renowned artist Zamar Mabuza has received a nomination at the prestigious Mpumalanga
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IN FRESH SUPREME COURT COUNTER-APPLICATION: ‘WESLIANS’ IN BID TO STOP GAMES

MBABANE – New day, fresh twist. This is story of the relegation battle involving Manzini Wanderers and city rivals Denver Sundowns. Wanderers have since filed a
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UNESWA NEEDS TO REPACKAGE

Madam, Some years ago employers preferred to Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma-holders to UNESWA Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) graduates. Regarded as the most popular modern
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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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IT’S A ‘DOG EATS DOG’ COUNTRY

JUST the other day, I was pondering about the state of the youth in Eswatini. The number of unemployed young people is overwhelming. Government has
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SAIL THROUGH THE STORMS

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. Think about that for a moment. On a calm, sunny day,
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ALL VOICES NEEDED NOW TO END GBV

“The campaign to end domestic violence needs the voices of men as well as women, challenging the cultural, economic and political context in which we
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WORLD FACES COMPLEX CRISES, CONFLICTS

ANNUALLY, heads of State and governments participate in the United Nations General Assembly.  The Assembly met from September 10 to 28, 2024.  When Global leaders
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PERSONAL GOALS UNREACHED: HANDLING DISAPPOINTMENT

Eleven months into it, this year is already showing very clear glimpses of its coming to an end, which is worth noting came a lot
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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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2 SUSPECTED ‘FACATA’ SCAM MASTERMINDS ARRESTED AT LODGE

MBABANE - As police deepen their investigation into the widespread ‘facata’ scam, two key figures suspected to be the masterminds behind these crimes have been...
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HOW I KILLED, DUMPED BABY IN PIT LATRINE - MOTHER

MANZINI – A chilling tale of a mother’s cruelty unfolded in court   yesterday as a woman confessed to the horrific murder of her one-month-old baby. The...
Full story

TAXPAYER SPENDS E118M ON EXTERNAL TRIPS

LOBAMBA – At least E118 million has been spent on external travel in the current financial year of government. This is according to the performance report...
Full story

EEC APPLIES FOR TARIFF HIKE

MBABANE – The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) wants an electricity tariff review for the financial years 2025/26 and 2026/27. The power utility has filed for the...
Full story

IN FRESH SUPREME COURT COUNTER-APPLICATION: ‘WESLIANS’ IN BID TO STOP GAMES

MBABANE – New day, fresh twist. This is story of the relegation battle involving Manzini Wanderers and city rivals Denver Sundowns. Wanderers have since filed a...
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‘BULL’ INSTABILITY: ALLY STANDS FIRM

MBABANE – Chief Ally Kgomongwe, Director of capital city giants Highlanders, has made a resolute declaration, stating that he can only hand over control of...
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‘BIRDS’ ELDERS QUESTION HEFTY CAF BILL

MBABANE – The drama is far from over. A new chapter in the tumultuous saga of Mbabane Swallows has emerged, as the club’s council of elders...
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VUSI, NYAWO DERBY BOOST FOR ‘BULL’

MBABANE – Ahead of their highly-anticipated MTN Premier League derby clash with rivals Mbabane Swallows on Sunday, Mbabane Highlanders have received a significant morale boost....
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‘FELA’ BOOST FOR LEOPARD

MBABANE – Royal Leopard have received a timely boost in their pursuit of the MTN Premier League’s E100 000 first-round prize. Three of the police side’s...
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MOZAMBIK RAPID CHESS TOURNEY SET TO THRILL

MBABANE – Trojan Horse Chess club is set to host the Rapid Chess tournament at Mozambik Restaurant in Mbabane, Corporate Place. The tournament will be held...
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FOUR ESWATINI REFS IN CHAN GAME

MBABANE – Four referees from the country officiated in the ongoing TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nation Championship (CHAN). Thulani ‘Goje’ Sibandze led the Eswatini top...
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ZAMAR NOMINATED AT MPUMALANGA AWARDS

MBABANE - Exciting news has emerged for Gospel music lovers in Eswatini, as renowned artist Zamar Mabuza has received a nomination at the prestigious Mpumalanga...
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SA’S MAS MUSIQ TO HEADLINE ‘EXCLUSIVE PIANO NIGHT’

MBABANE – Following the vibrant Eswatini Farmers Market, the excitement continues, as Melting C gears up for a spectacular event that promises to keep the...
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NEDBANK’S EASE OF DOING BUSINESS FOR MSMES

MBABANE – For the ease of doing business for MSMEs, Nedbank Eswatini has introduced two mobile payment products created for small businesses, which allow them...
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… EXPECTS DROP ON NPLS

MBABANE – Following the interest rate cuts announced by the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), Nedbank Eswatini expects a drop in non-performing loans. Nedbank Eswatini Managing...
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