LiSwati (24) sentenced to 3 life terms in SA
MBABANE – A 24-year-old liSwati male has received three life terms in South Africa for raping his cousin.According to SA media reports on...
Anti-HIV jab arrives in November
MBABANE – Eswatini is set to receive its first batch of a new HIV injection next month.This marks a major milestone in the...
‘Dontonto distorts growth in young people’
MBABANE – The effects of the deadly traditional fermented brew dontonto, also known as mankanjane, are far-reaching.Not only is the brew deadly, but...
Healthier leaders, healthier Eswatini
There is something profoundly symbolic about seeing those in power trade their suits for running shoes. At this year’s Imbube Marathon, Eswatini’s most...
Gamblers to register using their IDs
MBABANE - The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs has revealed that it is embarking on an initiative requiring gaming companies to register...
Minister unpacks FAO strategy
MBABANE – The Minister for Agriculture, Mandla Tshawuka, has shared the strategic initiatives the country will utilise to ensure long-term profitability and food...
When the classroom no longer feels like a future
There’s something deeply sobering about watching a line of school pupils among army hopefuls. During the ongoing army recruitment exercise, one cannot help...
Minister Neal, MP argue over salary review funding
MBABANE - During a sitting of the Finance Portfolio Committee in Parliament yesterday, tensions flared between Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg and Nhlambeni Member...
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Mountain homes face demolition
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Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose
Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...
Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government
MBABANE - Forty Chinese nationals who were re-arrested while trying to leave Eswatini following their conviction and sentencing for being in the country...
Unstable, disorganised
Once a reputable hub of learning and the quiet promise of a better future, the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) now reads like an...
ByKhulile Thwala27 October 2025