School costs to increase in 2026
MBABANE – Eswatini continues to be commended for introducing free primary education, through which government pays school fees on behalf of pupils.However, the...
SNAT demands increased education funding
MBABANE – The Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) has intensified its national campaign calling on government to ‘Go Public, Fund Education’, arguing...
Suspended cop gets E3.4m salary
MBABANE – A police officer who has been on suspension for over 16 years has earned nearly E3.4 million in taxpayers’ money during...
Witness claims he was offered E20k to kill soldier
MATSAMO – Three years after a soldier’s murder, new revelations point to a chilling combination of a hitman and E20 000.It was around 7pm...
Schools charged rates for owning gardens
HLATIKHULU – While Eswatini is one of the few countries in the continent to boast free primary education, some are paying to keep...
Residents invade river, capture troublesome crocodile
NKWENE – When is it acceptable to break the law?This was the question residents of Mawelawela, Nkwene, near Nhlangano, had to grapple with...
2 boys drown in sewage
NGWENYA – It was a cold day in the country on Thursday, but for children it was the best time to be outdoors...
‘Zama zamas’ looting E700m-E1.4bn in hidden gold
PIGG’S PEAK – As you read this text, there are likely about 30 zama zamas mining gold illegally, stealing millions of Emalangeni while...
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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...
Really, a country for sale?
When news broke that salaries of Chinese mine workers in Eswatini were being secretly transferred to China, my jaw literally dropped in disbelief,...
ByJoseph Zulu11 October 2025