‘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...
4-personnel unit in charge of multi-billion projects at ministry
MBABANE – The Millennium Projects Unit, responsible for the ICC/FISH, has a staff complement of only four officials.This was revealed yesterday during the...
Why the Reed Dance matters
There’s nothing quite like the sight of thousands of young women dancing proudly, dressed in the bright colours of Eswatini’s tradition. The songs,...
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Swazipharm blames ministry delays, commits to compliance
LOBAMBA – After being implicated in the delivery of medical drugs that were later recalled, prominent pharmaceutical supplier Swazipharm has reaffirmed its commitment...
DNA plan could swallow E126m of Home Affairs budget
MBABANE – Making DNA testing compulsory before issuing birth certificates could cost taxpayers about E126 million annually, enough to fund free Grade I...
Maloma Colliery calls for calm as wage talks continue
MBABANE - Maloma Colliery Ltd has offered employees a cumulative nine per cent salary increase over two years, but wage negotiations have reached...
Shembe forgives Zulu King after video fallout
MBABANE – Members of the Nazareth Baptist Church in Eswatini have rallied behind His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu Shembe after he publicly forgave Zulu...
Family sues EEC over E6m for Mpolonjeni child electrocution
MBABANE - The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) is facing lawsuit of more than E6 million following an electrocution incident that allegedly claimed the...
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