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Unplanned rural building threatens development

EZULWINI – Uncontrolled construction along new rural roads could leave Eswatini with poorly planned settlements and costly infrastructure problems, Housing Minister Apollo Maphalala...

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UN-Habitat: Empowering local authorities critical for urban development

EZULWINI - Empowering local authorities with necessary resources and tools is essential to achieving sustainable, climate-resilient urban development across Eswatini, United Nations Human...

Ezulwini Town Council Chairperson Comfort Hlophe making his remarks. (All pics: Mnelisi Dlamini)
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Councils call for partnerships to fund urban infrastructure

EZULWINI — Eswatini's local authorities are calling for urgent partnerships between national government, financial institutions, and private developers to tackle municipal infrastructure deficits....

The sachet of the dontonto that being sold illegal at E10 at the Mbabane Market. (Pic:Mnelisi Dlamini)
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Runners, secret signals fuel ‘dontonto’ trade

MBABANE – An investigation by the Times of Eswatini has uncovered a network of runners, discreet handovers and hidden selling points used to...

Bedridden gogo, 95, appeals for house BY MNELISI DLAMINI MBABANE – A 95-year-old bedridden woman, Gogo Makomane Mawelela, is appealing for public assistance to build a house where she can receive care in privacy and dignity. Mawelela, who was left paralysed after a car accident, currently shares a single room with her son, daughter-in-law and two young children. Unable to walk or sit up, she depends on her caregivers for daily needs, including washing, changing and treating painful skin sores that have developed from lying down for extended periods. She said the cramped living conditions make it difficult for her to receive care and appealed to the public, government and charitable organisations to help her secure a house of her own. “I am appealing to the public to assist me in building a house,” she said. The situation has also raised concern at the Nkwene Youth Charity Organisation, which sometimes assists Mawelela with food but says it cannot meet all her needs. “It is very painful to see. Washing and taking care of a sick grandmother in a small room where children live is extremely difficult. She needs her own space,” said Mbuso Sibandze of the organisation. Sibandze appealed to Good Samaritans to help Mawelela, saying the organisation provided assistance where possible but lacked the resources to meet her broader needs.
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Bedridden gogo, 95, appeals for house

MBABANE – A 95-year-old bedridden woman, Gogo Makomane Mawelela, is appealing for public assistance to build a house where she can receive care...

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Eswatini 52% ready for potential Ebola outbreak

EZULWINI – Eswatini has been evaluated to be 52 per cent ready for a potential Ebola outbreak, reflecting a moderate level of national...

Some of the fire fighters.
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Throngs gather for National Fire Day at Matsapha

MATSAPHA — Throngs of emaSwati are arriving for the third edition of the celebration National Fire Day. The celebration is being held at...

Some of the Tobacco Farmers following the proceedings of the consultative meeting.
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Proposed Tobacco Bill could impose E50 000 fines

EZULWINI – Tobacco farmers are being consulted on proposed legislation that could impose fines of up to E50 000 for breaches of public...

Some of the more than 3 000 people who attended the closing day of the first 2026 Jehovah’s Witnesses’ ‘Eternal Happiness’ Convention at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre yesterday. (All pics courtesy)
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3 031 attend Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Convention

MANZINI – More than 3 000 people attended the closing day of the first 2026 Jehovah’s Witnesses’ ‘Eternal Happiness’ Convention at Mavuso Trade...

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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...

President hosts Team Eswatini to dinner in Dakar

DAKAR – Team Eswatini athletes received words of encouragement from the country's Olympic leadership during a special dinner hosted by the EOCGA President ...

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...