A Zulu love story unfolds at the Reed Dance
All eyes were on King Misuzulu KaZwelithini and Princess Sihle Mdluli at the arena as the Zulu king danced with the princess, his bride.King...
Women need justice, not empowerment – Dr Phakeng
MBABANE – Advocacy for women was the order of the day as the African Storyteller brought together great minds to deliberate on how...
Tokyo conference to focus on job creation
MBABANE – The ILO has highlighted the importance of job creation as a risk reduction strategy as emphasised in the ninth Tokyo International...
‘Bhompompo’ import ban now final
MBABANE – The days of ‘bhompompo’ on store shelves are numbered.Bhompompo is a colloquial term referring to simple, older-style mobile phones, also known...
Gambling addicts request ban from gaming platforms
MBABANE – The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs has revealed that some local gamblers have pleaded for exclusion from gambling facilities around...
Minister calls for background checks in teacher recruitment
MBABANE – The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) will introduce background checks in its recruitment process to ensure that hiring is based strictly on...
CSC: Reshuffle based on capabilities, skills
MBABANE – Despite mixed reactions from recently redeployed under secretaries (USs), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has reaffirmed that USs remain deployable based...
Govt to finally ban deadly Masta 900
MBABANE - Following numerous public outcries and extensive legal consultation, government has officially moved to ban the pesticide, Masta 900. This highly-toxic substance...
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Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
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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...
Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates
MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....
The Russian job scam
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ByKhulile Thwala1 September 2025