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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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CAF has consulted its 54 member associations, including Eswatini, over AFCON’s return to a two-year format. (Pic: Sport News Africa)
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Eswatini joins CAF vote on AFCON schedule

MBABANE -The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has consulted its 54 member associations, including Eswatini, over AFCON’s return to a two-year format. CAF...

Eswatini is among over 125 countries to feature in the 100th Comrades Marathon in 2027. (Pic: Nova News)
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Eswatini among 129 nations in centenary Comrades

DURBAN — Eswatini is set to feature prominently on the global stage, as one of 129 countries and territories represented at the landmark...

SEF Secretary-General Luo Wen-jia. The foundation actively assists businesses in reducing operational risks. (Pics: Supplied)
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Taiwan offers Eswatini insights on trade risks

TAIPEI – Eswatini could draw on Taiwan’s experience in managing trade pressure from mainland China to strengthen its economic resilience and protect its...

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Eswatini refs shine in SA Chiefs CAF defeat

MBABANE -  Eswatini referees delivered an impressive continental performance after flawlessly handling Kaizer Chiefs’ 0-1 CAF Confederation Cup defeat in Zambia. Eswatini Referee...

Moneni Pirates South African tactician Selaotse 'Sly' Mosala (R) follow proceedings of the coaches AGM at Sigwaca House in Mbabane on Sunday. (Pic: Nimrod Hlophe)
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Eswatini to filter foreign coaches credentials

MBABANE – The Eswatini Football Coaches Association (EFCA) is drafting a strict policy to stop foreign coaches with substandard qualifications from working in...

(L-R) MP Raymond Dlamini, who is also Eswatini Football Coaches Association Chairman, with fellow executive members Christian Thwala and Vice President Mpumelelo Ngwenya during the meeting.
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Outrage over rented coaches in Eswatini

MBABANE – Some Eswatini clubs are reportedly using ‘rented’ coaches registered under the guise of managers to bypass stringent licensing requirements. The shocking...

EFA President Peter 'Samora' Simelane. (Pic: Sanele Jele)
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E8.2m extra for Eswatini from CAF

MBABANE - CAF has increased annual member association funding from US$200 000 to US$700 000, boosting the Eswatini Football Association’s allocation to over...

To access TSRI’s advanced facilities and cloud-based platforms, it was explained, international candidates including students and researchers from Eswatini must first enrol in a recognised Taiwanese university degree programme or official international exchange programme. (Pic: Supplied)
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Taiwan offers chip design access to Eswatini

TAIPEI — Taiwan is opening its world-class Integrated Circuit (IC) design ecosystem to emaSwati, offering direct access without needing multi-billion-Emalangeni manufacturing facilities.   During...

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...

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Farmers urged to sell livestock as over 50 cattle die

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Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close

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(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...