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Ashmond Nzima is an award-winning sports journalist from the University of Eswatini with over 15 years of industry experience. Currently serving as Sports Editor and having previously worked as Business Editor, he is dedicated to delivering accurate, compelling and impactful journalism.

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Eswatini local long-distance runners face heartbreak as Comrades Marathon organisers confirmed all 2027 places have been fully allocated. (Pic: Modern Athlete)
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No more room for Eswatini 2027 Comrades hopefuls

MBABANE - Eswatini local long-distance runners face heartbreak as Comrades Marathon organisers confirmed all 2027 places have been fully allocated through a ballot...

Major benefactor of Zimbabwe champions Scottland FC Wicknell Chivayo (L) has died in a helicopter crash. (Pic: Soccer24 Zimbabwe)
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Kwakhe’s  Zim team mourn generous sponsor Chivayo

MBABANE – Eswatini international Kwakhe Thwala’s Scottland FC has been plunged into deep mourning following the death of major benefactor Wicknell Chivayo in...

EFA could receive a massive financial boost from FIFA's record World Cup revenues. (Pic: Supplied)
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FIFA paves way for E163m EFA windfall

MBABANE — The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) could receive a massive financial boost from FIFA's record World Cup revenues. In official correspondence obtained...

South Africa Men’s Netball Team Coach Shiko Mokaila has lauded Eswatini. (Pic: Supplied)
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SA coach hails Eswatini’s netball stars

MBABANE – South Africa Men’s Netball Team Coach Shiko Mokaila has lauded Eswatini’s standout stars following their fierce battles at the Netball Africa...

Demand for the 2026 Imbube Marathon has reached fever pitch, with race organisers confirming that the popular 10km category is officially sold out. (Pic: Sanele Jele)
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Rush for Imbube Marathon as 10km sells out

MBABANE — Demand for the 2026 Imbube Marathon has reached fever pitch, with race organisers confirming that the popular 10km category is officially...

Mbabane Highlanders AM President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize led the team's Heritage Day celebrations at Mantenga Cultural Village. (Pics: Mbabane Highlanders AM Facebook)
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MaMkhize’s Eswatini team celebrate SA’s Heritage Day

EZULWINI — Mbabane Highlanders AM President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize led the team's Heritage Day celebrations at Mantenga Cultural Village in a vibrant display...

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Agonising wait for Eswatini marathoners

MBABANE — Across Eswatini today, phone screens are being refreshed with a nervous intensity usually reserved for the final kilometres of a gruelling...

Eswatini will make its historic debut at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Pic: COSAFA)
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Eswatini set for historic FIFA World Cup debut

MBABANE — Eswatini will make its historic debut at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking its first appearance at a...

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Eswatini ultra-runner conquers over 100km for ‘Tsontso’

MBABANE – Eswatini ultra-marathon star Andreas Simelane braved cold temperatures and continuous drizzle to complete a gruelling 109km tribute run for slain South...

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