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Agape love: Radical political blueprint for 2026

When His Majesty King Mswati III rose to deliver the 2026 Speech from the Throne, many expected the customary review of economic indicators,...

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Ramaphosa’s SONA highlights shared struggles, solutions for Eswatini

MBABANE – As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) recently, his message resonated far beyond the...

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Shift from activity to impact – premier challenges Cabinet

MBABANE – Prime Minister (PM) Russell Dlamini has challenged Cabinet to move beyond policies, plans and paperwork.The PM went on to declare that...

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Eswatini backs Declaration to strengthen democracy, rule of law

MBABANE – Eswatini has joined other Commonwealth nations in committing to strengthen democracy, human rights and the rule of law, following the adoption...

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UEDF foils 33 goats smuggling attempt

MBABANE – On Tuesday at approximately 2:20am, the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) successfully intercepted a vehicle at Hhuhhuma in the Lubombo Region,...

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Kids’ bank accounts used to clean ‘dirty money’

MBABANE – The deliberate use of minors’ identities and bank accounts to facilitate fraud, tax evasion and money laundering has emerged as a...

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Why standards in political leadership still matter

In democratic societies, the conduct of political leaders matters in ways that transcend partisanship. Elected officials and those seeking to lead carry with...

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Health Minister Matsebula appointed Chairman of 76th ECSA-HC Conference

MBABANE – Health Minister Mduduzi Matsebula has been appointed Chairman of the 76th East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) Conference of...

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Tariff hike decision delayed as ESERA reviews submissions

MBABANE – The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) is planning to issue a detailed statement providing an update on the proposed electricity tariff...

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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...

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...

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...

Labour minister calls for healthy wages

MBABANE – The Minister for Labour and Social Security, Phila Buthelezi, has called upon Wages Councils to negotiate for fair wages. The minister...

Six pupils earn once-in-a-lifetime US exchange opportunity

MBABANE- Six different Mbabane high schools pupils have earned a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Eswatini in the United States, after emerging as top...