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Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini held bilateral talks with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te yesterday. The prime minister also delivered a keynote address on His Majesty’s behalf at the Ketagelan Forum in Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan). (Courtesy pics)
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Democracy can’t be exported, nor can peace – King

MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has declared that democracy cannot be exported, nor can peace and stability. The King made the...

Former Senator Mbho Shongwe before making his presentation at Senate yesterday. (Pic: Ntombi Mhlongo)
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Don’t turn MOPADO into stokvel – Mbho warns senators

LOBAMBA – Former Senator Mbho Shongwe rubbed senators the wrong way when he warned them against turning the pension fund for politicians into...

Ministry of ICT Communications Officer Mihla Khumalo. (Courtsey/MK)
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New regulations to crack whip on online media

MBABANE - For sometime, government has struggled with creating a fair, ethical and accountable digital media environment while addressing growing concerns over unregulated...

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini having a conversation with Taiwan's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, François Chih-chung Wu upon arriva at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei.
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PM reaffirms Eswatini – Taiwan partnership upon arrival in Taiwan

MBABANE-Prime Minister (PM), Russell Mmiso Dlamini, has reaffirmed Eswatini’s enduring partnership with the Republic of China (Taiwan), highlighting the importance of continued cooperation...

Acting ESCCOM CEO, Fikile Gama. (Courtesy pic)
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High licence fee kills local tv dreams

MBABANE – Before a liSwati can establish a television station in the country, they face an uphill battle created by an expensive licence...

Minister of Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka having a light moment with the ministry portfolio Committee Chairperson MP Dr Bongikhosi Dlamini while MP Joseph Souza looks on. (File pic)
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Govt preparing for possible El Niño-Minister

LOBAMBA – Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka has assured Members of Parliament (MPs) that government is actively preparing for the possibility of an...

Some members of parliament during one of the sittings, however the article is not reffered to them. (File pics)
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Proposal for PAC to probe alleged E5m bribe not passed

LOBAMBA – Parliament has rejected a proposed recommendation seeking to mandate the PAC to investigate allegations of a E5 million bribery involving an...

Senators during a portfolio committee debate. (File pic)
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CBE called to probe bank charges

MBABANE – The Ministry of Finance has been called upon to engage the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) to investigate bank charges levied...

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PM distances govt from land restoration campaign in SA

MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has clarified that a group of emaSwati in the Republic of South Africa calling for the...

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Mountain homes face demolition

MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...

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...

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...

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...