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80 per cent of pharmacies dispense expired, recalled drugs

MBABANE – An inspection of pharmaceutical establishments operating in the country has uncovered that more than 70 per cent of them do not...

Alleged fraudulent claims by drivers at Education

MBABANE – Drivers in the Ministry of Education and Training are alleged to have siphoned government funds through falsified claims with the help...

South African business closures impact Eswatini economy

MBABANE – An economist says big South African business closures will reduce economic activity in Eswatini and other Southern African Customs Union (SACU)...

Maphevu doesn’t qualify as ACC commissioner – Prince Simelane

MBABANE – The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Prince Simelane, has admitted that Acting ACC Commissioner, Maphevu Mkhatshwa, does not meet the...

Cheating hopefuls sabotage ongoing army recruitment drive

SIGWE – The army has raised concern over a growing number of aspiring soldiers who cheat the system by participating in recruitment exercises...

King wants UNESWA content lab to produce billionaires

KWALUSENI - In his call for innovation, unity and service, His Majesty King Mswati III has directed that the state-of-the-art facility for video...

Schools charged rates for owning gardens

HLATIKHULU – While Eswatini is one of the few countries in the continent to boast free primary education, some are paying to keep...

Minister intervenes as farmer threatens suicide

MATSAPHA – Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka had to intervene after a farmer threatened to commit suicide because of NAMBoard’s rejection of her...

Residents invade river, capture troublesome crocodile

NKWENE – When is it acceptable to break the law?This was the question residents of Mawelawela, Nkwene, near Nhlangano, had to grapple with...

Judiciary warns MP against contempt

MBABANE – The Judiciary has advised Hhukwini MP Alec Lushaba to stop insulting its members or risk facing contempt proceedings.According to a statement...

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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...

Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government

MBABANE - Forty Chinese nationals who were re-arrested while trying to leave Eswatini following their conviction and sentencing for being in the country...

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...