TRIPLE ALERT: FLU, MPOX, PINK EYE CASES RISE

MBABANE – The Ministry of Health has issued a triple health alert, warning the public of a surge in seasonal influenza, conjunctivitis (pink eye), and...
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COPS SHOULD DEAL WITH PURPORTED DRUG LORDS - GIJA

MBABANE – Manzini Regional Administrator (RA) Chief Gija made it his mandate to assist police in dealing with purported drug lords in Manzini. Gija was responding...
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E500 000 COMPENSATION: ELIJAH FIRE LOSES APPEAL AGAINST APOSTLE JUSTICE

MBABANE – “If there were to be criticism, it would be that the court a quo was very lenient when determining the award.” This was stated...
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MANZINI DRUG LORDS UNDER INTENSE PROBE

MBABANE – A high-stakes investigation has been launched into the activities of two prominent drug lords operating within Manzini. The investigation follows serious allegations of police
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ECONOMIST QUESTIONS IMPACT OF ZERO-RATE EXPANSION

MBABANE - Economist Sanele Sibiya has questioned the effectiveness of the expanded zero-rated list, arguing that it will do little to ease the burden on
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MATCHED, MANAGEABLE, MOVING

Early literacy programmes must match students’ needs, be feasible for teachers to manage and move students forward. Last year, I decided to coach my daughter’s 1st-grade
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PRINCESS SAKHIZWE CELEBRATES BABUKISI FOUNDATION

MBABANE – Her Royal Highness Princess Sakhizwe has commended the Babukisi Foundation for its commitment to educating and promoting cultural values among the youth. Babukisi Foundation
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2025 COSAFA CUP SET FOR JUNE

MBABANE – The 2025 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) flagship tournament is set to take place in June. This will mark the 24th
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ECHOES OF MY PAST

Sir, I grew up beneath a quiet sky,Where memories bloom, yet shadows lie. In rooms once filled with laughter’s tone, I felt the warmth, yet walked
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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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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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SOME PEOPLE DREAM WHILE OTHERS DO!

  What does that mean?   This statement reminds us that it takes effort to accomplish anything. Dreaming is a fun pastime. It is a place for our
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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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TRIPLE ALERT: FLU, MPOX, PINK EYE CASES RISE

MBABANE – The Ministry of Health has issued a triple health alert, warning the public of a surge in seasonal influenza, conjunctivitis (pink eye), and...
Full story

COPS SHOULD DEAL WITH PURPORTED DRUG LORDS - GIJA

MBABANE – Manzini Regional Administrator (RA) Chief Gija made it his mandate to assist police in dealing with purported drug lords in Manzini. Gija was responding...
Full story

E500 000 COMPENSATION: ELIJAH FIRE LOSES APPEAL AGAINST APOSTLE JUSTICE

MBABANE – “If there were to be criticism, it would be that the court a quo was very lenient when determining the award.” This was stated...
Full story

MANZINI DRUG LORDS UNDER INTENSE PROBE

MBABANE – A high-stakes investigation has been launched into the activities of two prominent drug lords operating within Manzini. The investigation follows serious allegations of police...
Full story

2025 COSAFA CUP SET FOR JUNE

MBABANE – The 2025 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) flagship tournament is set to take place in June. This will mark the 24th...
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EFA MISSES OUT ON SPORTS AWARDS

MBABANE – The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) has come under scrutiny for its repeated failure to submit nominations for the annual National Sports Awards. This issue...
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'SWAZI BOLT' LEADS STRONG SQUAD TO BOTSWANA

MBABANE – The recently retired Sibusiso ‘Swazi Bolt’ Matsenjwa is at the helm of a 22-member athletics contingent heading to Botswana. ‘Swazi Bolt’ will take on...
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MANDATORY DNA TESTS FOR WOMEN ATHLETES

MBABANE – Local Track and Field women runners are expected to undergo a one-off Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to verify their biological sex. This announcement was...
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FOLLOWING SUSPENSION BY PLE: 2 PLAYERS OUT OF FINAL

MBABANE - Royal Leopard and Moneni Pirates have both been dealt a significant blow in their pursuit of silverware this season. Despite still being in contention for...
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PRINCESS SAKHIZWE CELEBRATES BABUKISI FOUNDATION

MBABANE – Her Royal Highness Princess Sakhizwe has commended the Babukisi Foundation for its commitment to educating and promoting cultural values among the youth. Babukisi Foundation...
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ROYALTIES COLLECTION STARTS IN FOUR DAYS

MBABANE – Only four days remain until the Eswatini Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Society (ESWACOS) takes a significant step forward in the collection of royalties. During...
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ECONOMIST QUESTIONS IMPACT OF ZERO-RATE EXPANSION

MBABANE - Economist Sanele Sibiya has questioned the effectiveness of the expanded zero-rated list, arguing that it will do little to ease the burden on...
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VAT HIKES: ESWATINI TO EXPAND ZERO-RATED GOODS LIST

MBABANE – The Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, has announced that Eswatini will expand its list of zero-rated goods to cushion consumers. He explained that...
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ECHOES OF MY PAST

Sir, I grew up beneath a quiet sky,Where memories bloom, yet shadows lie. In rooms once filled with laughter’s tone, I felt the warmth, yet walked...
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REAL MALLS, FAKE BRANDS - WHAT GIVES?

Sir,I pen this letter with a furrowed brow and a slightly amused smirk, for I’ve stumbled upon a fashion faux pas that’s simply too garish...
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: 8% EEC Tariff Hike Cut
Does 8% cut have the potential to ease financial burdens for emaSwati?