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EEC within its rights to seek tariff hike- minister

MBABANE- The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) is within its rights to consider another tariff application, according to Minister for Natural Resources and Energy,...

Retirement planning must start before exit – UNESWA VC

MANZINI – University of Eswatini Vice Chancellor Professor Justice Mandla Thwala has challenged employees to start planning for life after formal employment long...

El Niño raises drought fears for Eswatini

NHLANGANO - Eswatini faces an elevated drought risk this summer after meteorologists issued an El Niño advisory for the 2026–27 season. The Eswatini...

We will not relax -PM

MBABANE- “Angeke sikhibike (we will not relax).” This was said Prime Minister Mmiso Russell Dlamini concerning the predicted severe drought by the World...

Illegal gambling: Anyone involved must face justice – PM

MBABANE - Prime Minister Mmiso Dlamini says police should be left to do their job without any interference. The premier made this remark...

Govt: 25 Chinese nationals re-arrested over revoked passports

MBABANE – Government says 25 Chinese nationals were re-arrested after allegedly trying to leave Eswatini using passports that had been revoked by China....

Over 100 vulnerable people moved to safety

MBABANE – A total of 114 street children and vulnerable individuals have been relocated to safe facilities across Eswatini following the severe cold...

EEC warns of yet another tariff increase

MBABANE – The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) is expected to submit its next tariff review application for the 2027/28 financial year. This is...

ENPF Board by end of September, names being vetted – minister

LOBAMBA – The Minister for Labour and Social Security, Phila Buthelezi, has given an assurance that the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) will...

Phuzumoya claims mount, minister set for another visit

LOBAMBA - Three weeks after making a surprise visit to the Strategic Oil Reserve Facility site at Phuzumoya to probe claims of foreign...

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Police seize 58 illegal firearms, 509 rounds of ammunition

MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) seized 58 illegal firearms and 509 live rounds of ammunition during the period between October...

Schools open as scheduled – PS

MBABANE –Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has affirmed that schools will reopen as scheduled in accordance with...

Mbuso Simelane accused of attempts to divert E10m public funds

MBABANE – The Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) Council has alleged that the Chairman of the committee appointed to investigate the affairs of...

2 bakkies, two attitudes, one serious appetite for adventure

Whether it is conquering rough terrain, hauling heavy loads or simply making the daily drive more exciting, Foton’s Tunland range brings serious capability...

Bombing suspects wanted in Botswana for E1.5m cellphone theft

MBABANE – Botswana has filed an application seeking the provisional arrest of two nationals detained in Eswatini over an alleged P1 277 989.80...