About E1 billion drugs tenders: Corruption, bias among suppliers’ 19 concerns
MBABANE – At least 27 medical suppliers have submitted 19 objections to the Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ESPPRA) regarding two government tenders...
SA’s Dudula drags sickly emaSwati out of hospital
MBABANE – Some emaSwati living in South Africa were subjected to violent confrontation and harassment after activists went on the rampage, dragging foreign...
‘Cat’ Matlala not from here – Motshane residents
MOTSHANE – Residents of Motshane strongly deny that Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, the man accused of orchestrating a network of corruption, fraud and violence,...
Hacking on rise: Water services halts digital payments
MBABANE – The Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) suspended its digital payment solutions after it was targeted by dangerous and vicious computer software.With...
Health minister outlines 10 challenges undermining health system
MBABANE – Minister for Health Mduduzi Matsebula, has outlined 10 challenges currently undermining Eswatini’s health system. Most of these, he explains, stem from...
Council of Chiefs doable – human rights lawyer
MBABANE – “The Council of Chiefs is a constitutional provision that must be implemented.”This is advice from Human Rights Lawyer Sipho Gumedze, following...
Dilapidated security at CTA endangers E500m assets
The Central Transport Administration (CTA) is a parastatal under the Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe-led Ministry of Public Works and Transport. It is an entity...
Don’t shut down hospitals – Health
MBABANE – The Ministry of Health has issued a stern warning to health professionals against shutting down operations in public health facilities, labelling...
Nepotism, corruption blamed for rich-poor gap
MBABANE – The escalating disparity between the rich and poor in Eswatini is a direct consequence of individuals abusing power and authority to...
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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...
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...
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...
