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Rijkenberg concludes Eswatini’s participation in IMF/World Bank meetings
MBABANE - Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg has concluded Eswatini’s participation in the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, confirming a successful...
Hard times: Bread price to increase by E1.17
MBABANE – EmaSwati will now dig deeper into their pockets as the price of bread will increase by a maximum of E1.17 from...
‘Take scholarship process to tinkhundla’
MBABANE – Madlangampisi Member of Parliament (MP) Allen Vilane has proposed that the scholarship application process be done at tinkhundla centres. According to...
‘Dontonto distorts growth in young people’
MBABANE – The effects of the deadly traditional fermented brew dontonto, also known as mankanjane, are far-reaching.Not only is the brew deadly, but...
Late payments: ‘Contact us on stop orders’ – banks
MBABANE – Banks have urged civil servants to contact them on stop orders after government announced late October salary payments.The delay was communicated...
ACC: Drug funds misappropriation was deliberate
MBABANE – The ACC says the apparent financial loss to government due to the misappropriation of medical drugs funds appears to be deliberate.This,...
Gamblers to register using their IDs
MBABANE - The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs has revealed that it is embarking on an initiative requiring gaming companies to register...
E5.2bn Strategic Oil Reserve must empower local suppliers
MBABANE – Unlike other projects awarded to foreign firms, the Strategic Oil Reserve Facility agreement mandates a 30 per cent subcontracting quota dedicated...
MTN subscriber numbers decline, profits drop by E41.2m
MBABANE – MTN Eswatini’s dominance in the telecommunications sector has slightly weakened.This follows a drop in market share, customer base and overall revenue...
Missing aircraft found, pilot confirmed dead
MBABANE – It is now confirmed, the pilot of the light aircraft which was reported missing on Thursday is dead.Yesterday, it was reported...
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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...
Freezing cold kills cattle at Hawane
HAWANE – A brutal cold snap has killed cattle in Hawane, leaving smallholder farmers counting losses of more than E60 000. The losses...
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...
How patience, passion build an empire
TaphesheyaLukhele is the founder and creative director of CraftyHook, a crochet brand from Eswatini built on creativity, passion and the belief that handmade...
