Home Ashmond Nzima
Written by

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.

181 Articles
Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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)
Sports

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)
Sports

‘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...

Sports

‘MaMkhize’ leads wild derby celebrations

MANZINI — Flamboyant South African businesswoman Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize joined ecstatic supporters in the stands as Mbabane Highlanders AM thrashed rivals Mbabane Swallows...

Don't Miss

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...