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TUCOSWA, NUM warn of danger in Eskom restructuring

MBABANE – The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in South Africa and the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA) have expressed fears over...

Reverend Senzo Hlatshwayo did not resign from FSRA where he holds the position of chairperson but requested for a leave of absence.
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I never resigned from FSRA – Senzo

MBABANE – Senzo Hlatshwayo never resigned as chairman of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), the Times SUNDAY can reveal. Instead, he asked...

When the 12th Parliament assumed office in 2023, an ordinary member of Parliament (MP) was earning a basic monthly salary of E51 105. Today, that same lawmaker earns E83 000, a staggering increase of E32 000 in just three years (Pics: Eswatini Parliament)
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Each MP set for E1m handshake

MBABANE – When the 12th Parliament assumed office in 2023, an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP) was earning a basic monthly salary of...

EIPA whose CEO is Sibani Mngomezulu has disclosed in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade’s first quarter report that its five major projects have successfully transitioned to the implementation phase, representing a massive E7.4 billion in investments and an estimated 4 850 jobs. (Pics: EIPA)
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EIPA’s E7.4bn investment creates over 4 800 jobs

MBABANE – Five major projects have successfully transitioned to the implementation phase, representing a massive E7.4 billion in investments and an estimated 4...

The Trump Administration has maintained it has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans, noting that the State Department will continue to provide Americans with appropriate consular services and assistance at diplomatic posts around the world. (Pic: Google)
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No more USA Visa processing in Eswatini

MBABANE – In a move that will significantly alter travel logistics for Eswatini nationals, the United States Embassy in Mbabane will cease accepting...

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Neal’s borrowing pushes Eswatini into debt trap

MBABANE – A sequence of ill-considered choices by government is quietly turning a fragile economy into a crisis with no easy escape. At...

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Millions spent, project at standstill

MBABANE – During this year’s Speech from the Throne, His Majesty the King said the nation was looking forward to the start of...

The loan for the construction of the new Parliament will add to the public debt stock, but economists feel external loans must create economic activity in the country in terms of job creation and circulation of money within Eswatini to avoid expatriation of profits. (Pic: Mfanukhona Nkambule)
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New Parly building: Millions spent, project at standstill

MBABANE – During this year’s Speech from the Throne, His Majesty the King said the nation was looking forward to the start of...

The picture has nothing to do with the article, but an illustration that the three Malawian nationals were allegedly lured to Eswatini under the false premise of employment in vegetable farming.
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Malawian men trafficked to Eswatini for job scam

MBABANE – Three Malawian nationals were allegedly lured to Eswatini under the false premise of agricultural employment. While in the country, they were...

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Public transport fares could increase by 25%

LOBAMBA – Public transport fares could increase by up to 25 per cent under a proposed adjustment by the Ministry of Public Works...

Freezing cold kills cattle at Hawane

HAWANE – A brutal cold snap has killed cattle in Hawane, leaving smallholder farmers counting losses of more than E60 000. The losses...

ESCCOM probe uncovers E17m paid into personal accounts

EZULWINI – An ESCCOM investigation has uncovered an alleged transfer of about E17 million into personal bank accounts. The purported financial irregularities involve...

Elderly man found dead in forest

MAPHUNGANE – An 80-year-old man from Mhlabubovu, Maphungwane, was found dead in a forest, with residents suspecting he may have succumbed to the...

How patience, passion build an empire

TaphesheyaLukhele is the founder and creative director of CraftyHook, a crochet brand from Eswatini built on creativity, passion and the belief that handmade...