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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 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...

Thousands of hopefuls, including a vast contingent of emaSwati, risk missing out on the historic Comrades Marathon on June 13, 2027. (Pic: Comrades Marathon Facebook)
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Ballot threatens emaSwati’s 100th Comrades Marathon dreams

MBABANE - For decades, the gruelling Comrades Marathon has served as the ultimate test of endurance for Eswatini’s long-distance elite and everyday enthusiasts...

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Anglers eye massive E100k Maguga bounty

MBABANE - An eye-catching E100 000 prize pot is set to throw down the ultimate challenge for anglers across the region. The Eswatini...

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Imbube Marathon sets strict cut-off times

MBABANE - The dawn mist over Somhlolo National Stadium had barely settled when event organisers released the crucial update every runner had been...

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Eswatini runners honour slain SA athlete

MBABANE — Eswatini’s athletics community took to the roads on Tuesday morning in honour of slain South African runner Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo. The...

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Eswatini runners heartbroken over missing SA athlete

MBABANE — The local athletics fraternity has been plunged into deep emotional distress following the mysterious disappearance of South African runner Elizabeth Mokolo...

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Madagascar referee for Nsingizini CAF decider

MBABANE - Malagasy referee Andrisoa Arnaud Zafimahatoha handles Nsingizini Hotspurs' crucial CAF Champions League decider against Zimbabwe's Scottland FC at Somhlolo National Stadium...

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48 000-seater fortress awaits Green Mamba in Angola

MBABANE — Green Mamba step into Angola’s intimidating 48 000-seater cauldron this Friday at 4pm, seeking a monumental CAF Confederation Cup miracle. The...

Ghanaian central defender Kingsley Kwakyi was sent off in just the third minute after a challenge on Namibian defensive midfielder Moses Shidolo. (Pic: Scottland Media)
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Nsingizini coach upbeat despite CAF early setback

MBABANE - Nsingizini Hotspurs Head Coach Mandla Qhogi remains optimistic despite seeing his side slide to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Zimbabwean champions...

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MaMkhize’s Eswatini team fire blanks in league opener

LOBAMBA – South African businesswoman Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize's Mbabane Highlanders AM played out a goalless draw against Green Mamba in a pulsating MTN...

Nation mourns Home Affairs Minister Princess Lindiwe

MBABANE — The nation is mourning the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, Minister of Home Affairs, who died yesterday following a...

Late CJ Bheki Maphalala repatriated from South Africa

MBABANE - The body of the late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been repatriated into the country from South Africa. Maphalala's body was...

Mthandeni tells family he left because he felt unsafe

NGWEMPISI – Former Ngwempisi Member of Parliament Mthandeni Dube told his family that he left home because he felt unsafe. Dube’s home is...

Mthandeni vanishes as HMCS probes audio

MBABANE – Former Ngwempisi Member of Parliament Mthandeni Dube is nowhere to be found. This was determined after an enquiry team established by...