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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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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...

Nsingizini Hotspurs Coach Mandla Qhogi (L) shakes hands with his Scottland FC counterpart Norman Mapeza ahead of this afternoon's CAF Champions League opener in Harare, Zimbabwe. (Pic: Nsingizini Facebook)
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‘Holy noise blues’ for Nsingizini in Zim

MBABANE - Nsingizini Hotspurs Head Coach Mandla Qhogi suffered sleepless nights in Harare after church services near their camp disrupted preparation for today's...

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Butsegetsege set to light up Eswatini for Kagogo Weekend

MBABANE — Excitement has reached a fever pitch across the kingdom as viral cultural sensation Mavusane Cyzweh, widely known as Butsegetsege, officially confirms...

Royal Swazi Reopening in sight

MBABANE- What has seemed like an eternity, the Royal Swazi Hotel could finally be opening its doors before the end of the year....