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Mbabane Swallows before their game against KaMhlushwa Real Madrid on Saturday.
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DRC multi-sport club for ‘Birds’ takeover

MBABANE – A Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) multi-sport club has agreed in principle to a takeover of Mbabane Swallows. Although the process...

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Nsingizini, G. Mamba set to bag CAF’s E1.6m

MBABANE – Eswatini’s two CAF inter-club representatives, Green Mamba and Nsingizini Hotspurs, are set for a meaningfully reduced financial burden ahead of the...

Amahle Mathunywa fought through a knee injury to claim victory in the women’s 21km race, with Thobile Ngwenyama (L) and Gugu Mthembu taking second and third places, respectively. (Pics: Nimrod Hlophe)
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Limping teen stuns field

... wins KwaMagogo ½ Marathon MANZINI – A limping 15-year-old Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RESCorp) runner caused a stir on the roads during...

Royal Leopard marksman Felix Badenhorst (L) tries to break loose from Mbabane Swallows defender Mandla Palma during an MTN Premier League clash last season. (File pic)
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I’ll always be grateful to ‘Birds’– retired Felix

MBABANE – Royal Leopard’s retired marksman Felix Badenhorst says his football career thrived at Mbabane Swallows. Leopard at the start of this week...

EOCGA Chief Executive Officer Maxwell Jele (L) and Team Eswatini Chef de Mission Zakhele Dlamini address the media during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games post-mortem press conference in Lobamba today. (Pic: Nimrod Hlophe)
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We can do better at 2030 C’wealth Games – Eswatini

LOBAMBA – Drawing crucial lessons from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA) is confident the nation...

Mpaka High School have clinched the inaugural Eswatini Children's Cup title after overcoming Manzini Central in a thrilling final. (Pic: Nimrod Hlophe)
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Mpaka stun Manzini Central to win Eswatini Children’s Cup

LOBAMBA – Manzini Central High School have paid a heavy price for eliminating Mpaka High School earlier this year as the tables were...

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EFA races against time for FIFA cash

MBABANE – Could the deadline be met? That is the key question as the deadline for the ending International Federation of Association Football...

The team Eswatini squad that competed in the previous FIDE Chess Olympiad. Eswatini says it will use the open tournament for the upcoming global showpiece this year. (Pic: Eswatini Chess Federation)
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Eswatini Chess Open returns with E35k prize pool

MBABANE – The dates for the Eswatini International Chess Open have been confirmed, with a prize pool of over E35 000 (US$2.1) courtesy...

‘Birds’ goalkeeper Sandanezwe Mathabela is allegedly yet to sign a new contract. (Pic: Nimrod Hlophe)
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‘Birds’ face mass exodus

MBABANE – Are Mbabane Swallows’ ongoing financial troubles threatening to trigger a second wave of player departures? The capital city giants are still...

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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...

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...

Magistrate Ngwenya new Commissioner of Co-ops

MBABANE – Magistrate Cebisile Ngwenya, a corporate law specialist and former Assistant Master of the High Court, has been appointed Commissioner of Co-operatives....

King extends army Commander Fakudze’s service

MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has extended the service of Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) Commander General Moses Mashikilisane Fakudze, allowing...