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

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)
Sports

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....

Sihlangu and Royal Leopard midfielder Junior Magagula recently completed a move to Ebola-hit DR Congo. (Pic: Passion Foot)
FootballSports

Agent silences Ebola fears over Junior transfer

MBABANE - Agent Alimasi 'Adebayo' Saleh has dismissed fears for Junior Magagula following the Eswatini midfielder’s transfer to Congolese side AS Maniema Union...

Nsingizini Hotspurs have learnt their CAF opponents ahead of their maiden continental campaign. (Pic: Courtesy/Nsingizini Ladies FC)
SoccerSports

Nsingizini Ladies face ‘Downs test in CAF

MBABANE - Eswatini champions Nsingizini Hotspurs have been handed a daunting assignment for their first-ever appearance at the CAF Women’s Champions League/COSAFA Qualifier...

Eswatini international Thubelihle Mavuso has scored his first goal in Zimbabwe. (Pic: Hardrock FC)
Sports

Eswatini trio propels Zim side’s title surge

MBABANE - Eswatini’s finest have made an instant impact in the Zimbabwe Castle Premiership, inspiring ambitious outfit Hardrock FC to a 3–0 victory...

Judoka Lamulela Magagula's Commonwealth Games medal dream is up in smoke.
Sports

Judo star defeat crushes Eswatini’s C’wealth dream

MBABANE — Eswatini’s hopes of snapping a 20-year Commonwealth Games medal drought were decisively crushed today as judoka Lamulela Magagula suffered a swift...

Sprinter Bongiwe Mahlalela has clocked another season-best in Glasgow. (Courtesy pic)
Sports

Eswatini sprinters exit Glasgow with pride

MBABANE - Eswatini’s track campaign concluded today as Bongiwe Mahlalela, Mlandvo Maziya and Thandaza Zwane missed out on the 200m semi-finals. Despite leaving...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino. (Pic: Getty Images)
Football

Eswatini set for multimillion FIFA windfall

MBABANE - FIFA has unveiled a staggering funding proposal that could inject up to E334 million (US$20) million into the Eswatini Football Association...

Sports

Heartbreak as Eswatini boxers exit C’wealth Games

MBABANE- Eswatini’s boxing campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games came to a halt on Monday after the nation’s last remaining hope in...

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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...