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The Chinese consortium contracted to construct the E2.6 billion Mpakeni Dam has categorically stated that it will not abandon the project. this is despite an advisory from the People’s Republic of China warning its nationals to evacuate Eswatini. (Pic: EWADE)
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Chinese firms defy Beijing recall

MBABANE – The Chinese consortium contracted to construct the E2.6 billion Mpakeni Dam has categorically stated that it will not abandon the project...

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Bhunu Mall fatality: Project team faces jail time

MANZINI – If the law was contravened during the execution of the Bhunu Mall project in Manzini, those responsible face a jail sentence....

KAM Corporate was founded and is managed by Reverend Alex Mngomezulu, a professional whose academic and professional background lies in accountancy and economics. (Courtesy pic)
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Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer

MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...

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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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Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government

MBABANE - Forty Chinese nationals who were re-arrested while trying to leave Eswatini following their conviction and sentencing for being in the country...

PrEP boom raises fresh STI concerns

MBABANE- More than 11 000 people started pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the first quarter of 2026, signalling growing demand for HIV prevention options...

2 emaSwati named among Africa infrastructure elite

MBABANE – Two emaSwati professionals have earned continental recognition after being nominated among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans in Infrastructure for their...

King prays for wisdom, wants Madagascar issue resolved quickly

MANZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has prayed to God to grant him wisdom as Eswatini takes on the SADC Organ Troika...

Murder accused pastor’s mother: I won’t pay bail

MFABANTFU – Alice Shabangu, mother of alleged killer pastor Nkosingiphile Allen Zwane, says she will not pay bail for her son and wants...