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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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Works, EWADE lead foreign tender awards

MBABANE – EWADE and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport are leaders in channelling mega-tenders to foreign companies, the Times SUNDAY has...

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Conflict of interest is criminal in Eswatini

MBABANE - Conflict of interest is a criminal offence.In Eswatini, issues of conflict of interest have been raised but certain emaSwati seemingly appear...

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King endorses Nontobeko for top global sugar post

MBABANE – Demonstrating a continued commitment to female empowerment, His Majesty King Mswati III has endorsed Nontobeko Mabuza for a prestigious global role....

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Central Bank conflicted in foreign tenders

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) cannot carry out its core mandate of offering advice on the risks associated with capital...

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Eswatini connects to E4.3 trillion cable market

MBABANE – Eswatini has positioned itself to capitalise on a global export market for aluminium and copper cables valued at an estimated E4.3...

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E17 billion tenders awarded to foreign firms

MBABANE – In recent months, the Kingdom of Eswatini has found itself at the centre of a contentious economic debate. Figures surfacing from...

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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...

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...