Eswatini exporting jobs, losing E1.1bn annually
MATSAPHA - Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka says the country’s failure to produce enough maize and beans means it is exporting jobs and...
3.05% CoLA for striking UNESWA staff
MANZINI - The University of Eswatini (UNESWA) workers will smile all the way to the bank in December as they will get bumper...
Maid jailed 7 years for stealing boss’ E100k
MANZINI - The maid who stole E100 000 from her employer, a businessman based in Manzini, has been sentenced to seven years behind...
Siphofaneni falls under Madlenya Chiefdom – ruling
SIPHOFANENI - Finally, the long-standing chieftaincy dispute over Siphofaneni, which was turning into a ‘war’, has been settled. The fast-developing community of Siphofaneni...
Prosecutor reports death, now accused of murder
MANZINI – In a shocking turn of events, a well-known and seasoned prosecutor (55) has been arrested in connection with the murder of...
Viral audio: Alpheous apologises to Their Majesties, PM
MANZINI - Government Spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo, has publicly apologised for making unpalatable statements in an audio that went viral on social media platforms....
Government grants 5 per cent bonus, E2 000 housing allowance
MANZINI - Government has agreed to award civil servants, whose salaries were not impacted by the salary review exercise, a five per cent...
Salary review: Government offers to pay E500m for now
MANZINI – Government has agreed to implement Scenario III of the salary review report, costing about E1.643 billion, but has tabled E500 million...
Over 400 workers retrenched as African Knitwear closes
MATSAPHA - Over 400 textile workers have been retrenched, as African Knitwear, one of the oldest textile factories in the country, is closing.According...
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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...
RFM finance clerk charged for E133 754 fraud
MANZINI – A 50-year-old finance clerk employed by Raleigh Fitkin Memorial (RFM) Hospital has been charged with fraud after an internal audit uncovered...
Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates
MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....
