‘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...
Teachers investigated for posting pupils’ work on social media
MBABANE – A trend of purported public humiliation for pupils might have negative consequences for some teachers. Some educators have come under scrutiny...
Govt won’t invest in TLC, says PM
MBABANE – The Prime Minister (PM), Russell Dlamini, has clarified government’s stance on possible funding for The Luke Commission (TLC). In response to...
Nuclear, Radiation Safety Bill ‘delay’ frustrates patients
MBABANE – The Oncology Department of the Manzini Government Hospital risks remaining underutilised if the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Bill 2024 is not...
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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...
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...
Magistrate Ngwenya new Commissioner of Co-ops
MBABANE – Magistrate Cebisile Ngwenya, a corporate law specialist and former Assistant Master of the High Court, has been appointed Commissioner of Co-operatives....
