Today Monday , 24 August 2026
Today Monday , 24 August 2026
News
Ending ‘build, forget’ era: Eswatini redefines infrastructure
MBABANE – Eswatini’s construction policy warns that inadequate maintenance is putting public roads and buildings at risk, prompting a rethink of infrastructure beyond construction. The National Construction Industry Policy 2025-2031...
Ending ‘build, forget’ era: Eswatini redefines infrastructure
MBABANE – Eswatini’s construction policy warns that inadequate maintenance is putting public roads and buildings at risk, prompting a rethink of infrastructure beyond...
ERS loses against Tribunal over USA Distillers’ E77m tax case
MBABANE – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has suffered a significant legal setback in its long-running tax battle with USA Distillers. This is...
EEC’s Maguga Station expansion unlocks engineering, financing opportunities
MBABANE - EEC has opened a significant investment and engineering opportunity through a tender for the development of an additional 10-megawatt (MW) hydropower...
Singapore investment firm to take over AfriSam
MBABANE - The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) has conditionally approved the acquisition of 100 per cent of AfriSam Eswatini by Singapore-based West International...
SBS Bank heads into 1st AGM post-conversion
MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini will hold its first AGM next month, marking another milestone in its transition from Swaziland Building Society into...
Eswatini should focus on economic stability over growth
MBABANE - Eswatini should prioritise economic stability and sustainability over an aggressive pursuit of growth as global and regional uncertainties increase the risk...
SA’s Atana wins E1.15m road safety audit tender
MBABANE - South African consultancy firm Atana (Pty) Ltd has been awarded a E1.15 million contract for the provision of consultancy services for...
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Mountain homes face demolition
MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...
Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
Public transport fares could increase by 25%
LOBAMBA – Public transport fares could increase by up to 25 per cent under a proposed adjustment by the Ministry of Public Works...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates
MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....
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Sports
Fresh headache for ‘Weslians’
MBABANE – Manzini Wanderers face fresh uncertainty over their 8Bet Trade Fair Cup participation following yesterday’s PLE Annual General Meeting. The development follows the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) AGM...
Comments and Analysis
The price of getting to work
There is a peculiar arithmetic to poverty; sometimes, the harder you work, the less money you have left after paying to get to...
Parental responsibility is what you make it
It is entirely natural, whether explicitly or implicitly, for every parent to accept a significant degree of responsibility for their child. The parent...
Africa needs less vanity railways
Africa has never lacked grand railway dreams. What it has lacked is the money, planning, technical capacity and in some cases, patience to...
Regulation in crisis: Lessons from ESCCOM troubles
The revelation that E17 million was misappropriated by officials within the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has shocked the public. Yet this scandal is...
Motoring
Eswatini’s car culture shifts to high gear
The second annual Park and Chill has officially raised the bar, and judging by the turnout, Eswatini’s love affair with car culture is only getting stronger. More than 300 car...
Letters To The Editor
Reminder to maidens ahead of Umhlanga
Madam, With the Umhlanga Ceremony approaching on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the excitement among our young maidens, families and communities is understandable. Preparations are taking place; traditional attire is being...
