US shutdown to continue
WASHINGTON - The US Senate failed for a fifth time on Monday to pass spending measures that would reopen government.Competing proposals by Democrats...
Army general named as Madagascar PM
MADAGASCAR - Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has appointed an army general as the new prime minister in a bid to end youth-led...
Schools Arts delegates arrive safely at Robben Island
MBABANE - The five pupils selected to participate in the Robben Island leg of the Springs Schools Arts Festival have travelled safely to...
France’s new PM quits
FRANCE - France’s new Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu has quit just weeks after being appointed to the position.President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted Lecornu’s...
SA sends team to Israel over detainees
JOHANNESBURG - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has sent a specialist team to Israel to negotiate release of six detained...
Judge blocks Trump’s National Guard plan
OREGON - An Oregon federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from sending the National Guard into Portland, as the city contends with...
Mchunu ready to testify
JOHANNESBURG - ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member, Senzo Mchunu, says he is ready to testify before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. Mchunu...
Shiselweni Umhlanga day 2: Royal warmth conquers chilly weather
MBANGWENI – The spirit of Eswatini’s most attended ceremony, Umhlanga, proved undimmed yesterday at Mbangweni Royal Residence, as thousands of maidens, known as...
Stop bombing Gaza
USA – US President Donald Trump said Friday he believed Hamas was ready for ‘lasting peace’ and told Israel to stop bombing Gaza,...
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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...
‘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...
Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose
Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...
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....
