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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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System failure dents emaSwati’s Soweto derby hopes

MBABANE -  Digital failures and a Sunday shift have left Eswatini-based fans frustrated. Server crashes and scheduling changes are derailing plans for the...

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Eswatini gifts Eritrea 1st AFCON win since 2007

MBABANE - In a night defined by historical resonance and sporting defiance, Eritrea marked their return to the continental stage with a clinical...

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No CAF Confed Cup for Eswatini crowd-pullers

MBABANE – The landscape of Eswatini football has shifted dramatically this week, as the nation’s traditional 'big guns' saw their continental dreams extinguished. In...

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Chaos as ‘Birds’ fly out, lose E225k

(At Mavuso Sports Centre)Swallows .......................................(0) 0Buffaloes ......................................(2) 3Ali 9th, Njabulo 16th, 'Saviola' 75th (PEN)MANZINI  - The historical dominance of Mbabane Swallows in the...

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Slash Somhlolo fees to E3.5k

LOBAMBA – MPs have moved for the reduction of the Somhlolo National Stadium booking feesThe Members of Parliament (MPs) have rejected the Ministry...

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7 exports lead Eswatini’s AFCON charge

MBABANE - As Eswatini’s national team, Sihlangu, begin 2027 AFCON qualifying, the focus has shifted from local loyalty towards a new, international era.For...

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Eswatini fans condemn AFCON title reversal

MBABANE - The football world has been rocked by the news that Senegal have been officially stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of...

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‘Bull’ cause panic ahead of draw

MBABANE - High drama nearly derailed the Ingwenyama Cup quarter-final draw yesterday, as Mbabane Highlanders fought to stay in the tournament pending an...

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Tricky draw for ‘Birds’, ‘Bucs’

MBABANE - The road to Ingwenyama Cup glory has become significantly steeper for Eswatini’s traditional crowd-pullers. In a draw conducted yesterday at the...

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New bus fares to take effect next week

MANZINI – Commuters will start paying higher bus fares next week after transport operators begin displaying notices announcing the revised tariffs. The new...

Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close

LOBAMBA – Foreign-owned businesses found operating in violation of the country’s laws and regulations have been given 12 months to regularise their operations...

President hosts Team Eswatini to dinner in Dakar

DAKAR – Team Eswatini athletes received words of encouragement from the country's Olympic leadership during a special dinner hosted by the EOCGA President ...

Another cup final for MaMkhize’s Eswatini team

(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Highlanders AM.....(0)0 Ubombo Sugar........(0)0  Highlanders won 5-3 on penalties) MBABANE - Mbabane Highlanders AM reached the PLE Charity Cup...

FNB offers more incentives to attract new customers

MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has introduced a campaign offering qualifying customers repayment holidays, cash-back incentives and additional family protection benefits. This comes as...