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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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Some emaSwati with their medals during a recent edition of the Comrades Marathon. (File pic)
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E8.9m purse awaits emaSwati in 100th Comrades

MBABANE – An eye-watering E8.9 million prize purse awaits Eswatini’s elite athletes following the official launch of the historic 2027 Comrades Marathon centenary...

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Sandriver fishing showdown set for weekend

MBABANE – All roads lead to the Lubombo waters this weekend, as the Sandriver Bass Fishing Fundraising Competition gets underway. The events looks...

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Celtics appoint new SA coach

MBABANE — Eswatini Premier League side Tabankulu Celtics have officially secured the services of South African tactician Sonnyboy Zitha as their new head...

Green Mamba have released experienced midfielder Mbongeni 'Mshishi' Magagula.
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Major midfield shake-up for Eswatini CAF envoys

MBABANE - Green Mamba have officially released senior midfielders Khethokuhle Mkhontfo and Mbongeni ‘Mshishi’ Magagula ahead of next month's CAF Confederation Cup tie...

The HRFA Executive (excluding Nkosingiphile Shongwe (front, 2nd L) pose after an event,
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Nomination commotion!

MBABANE – Chaos broke out during the Hhohho Regional Football Association (HRFA) nomination process at Nkhaba League, resulting in police intervention to restore...

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138 golfers chase Sunshine Tour glory in Eswatini

EZULWINI — Top international golfers tee off tomorrow, August 13, in the Sunshine Tour-sanctioned FNB Eswatini Golf Challenge at Ezulwini Golf Club. Earlier...

Eswatini will discover their group opponents on Wednesday, August 12, during the COSAFA Under-20 Qualifier draw. (Pic: COSAFA)
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Race to 2027 U-20s AFCON begins for Eswatini

MBABANE - Eswatini will discover their group opponents on Wednesday, August 12, during the COSAFA Under-20 Qualifier draw streamed live from Mauritius. Hosted...

Scottland FC Coach Norman Mapeza has warned his side against underestimating Eswatini champions Nsingizini Hotspurs in their CAF Champions League clash. (Pic: Herald)
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Zim champions coach wary of Nsingizini

MBABANE – Scottland FC Coach Norman Mapeza has warned his side against underestimating Nsingizini Hotspurs in their CAF Champions League clash.  The pairing...

Junior Magagula’s dream transfer from Royal Leopard to DR Congo side AS Maniema Union has been instantly overshadowed by a terrifying reality off the pitch. (Pics: Passion Foot)
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Ebola crisis clouds junior’s big move

MBABANE - When a footballer secures a landmark move abroad, the narrative usually centres on career progression, tactical adjustments and lucrative wage packets....

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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...