'Trade over aid'
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is seeking to get other nations to cut back on global humanitarian aid and ‘promote America First values’...
Grit, glory in NATCOM Cup
MATSAPHA – Matsapha Police Academy was transformed into a theatre of endurance as the cross-country leg of the National Commissioner’s (NATCOM) Cup took...
No notching until 2027, says government amid union outrage
MBABANE – They should not act surprised!Government has dismissed claims that the employer is deviating from the initial agreement. The Principal Secretary in...
Government rules out notching for civil servants in 2026
MBABANE – Civil servants will get their 85 per cent from the salary review (dvuladvula) in two months and followed by notching in...
Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’
WASHINGTON - A US blockade of Iran’s ports is in place, having begun at 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT/15:00 BST) on Monday, according to...
FBI shows keen interest, seeks detailed probe
MBABANE - The United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shown interest in the ongoing case involving dozens of foreign nationals...
DA declares ANC’s death in KZN
KWAZULU-NATAL - The leader of the DA in KwaZulu-Natal, Francois Rogers, says the ANC in that province has ‘died’. Rogers is the MEC...
Roads riddled with potholes despite E1.3 billion roads levy
MBABANE – Consumers are to shoulder the burden of higher costs in public transport even though the Roads Authority has collected E1.3 billion...
Bigger court sought for 140 foreign gambling suspects trial
MBABANE – A plan is underway to secure a larger venue for the trial of approximately 140 foreign nationals arrested for alleged illegal...
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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...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
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....
