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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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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...

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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‘Cat’ Matlala ID saga: Home Affairs official dismissed

MBABANE – Nonhlanhla Malambe, the Home Affairs official found guilty over the issuance of Eswatini national documents to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, has been...

 MaMkhize absent as Eswatini team suffer 2nd  defeat

NHLANGANO – Mbabane Highlanders AM suffered another painful defeat without President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize in the stands, as Nsingizini Hotspurs edged them 1-0...

Ex-magistrate, another allegedly disobey court orders

MBABANE – Jail time has been sought for former Magistrate Dumisani Magagula and an individual with whom he is alleged to have disobeyed...

10-litre container of drugs allegedly found with clinic guard

VUVULANE – Community members reportedly recovered a 10-litre container of medication from a security guard at Vuvulane Rural Clinic, raising concerns of theft....

Mpaka centre grapples with refugee influx

MPAKA – Malindza Refugee Reception Centre is grappling with rising arrivals from several African countries. In the past two weeks alone, 18 foreigners...