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Local contractors can deliver major projects – PM
LOBAMBA – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says local construction companies have the capacity to undertake major infrastructure projects. The prime minister said...
40 Brazilians fall victim to eswatini online gambling syndicate
MBABANE – At least 40 Brazilians allegedly fell victim to an international syndicate that operated from Eswatini, according to fresh court papers filed...
High Court orders medical exam for intersex inmate
MBABANE – An intersex murder accused has turned to the High Court over safety concerns linked to his detention at Sidwashini Correctional Services....
Smoking while kids in car? Law coming
MBABANE – Smoking in private vehicles carrying passengers under 18 could soon become illegal under Eswatini’s proposed Tobacco Control Bill, 2026. The proposed...
Hubbly, vapes becoming gateway to drugs, gangs
MBABANE- Vapes are increasingly luring children into drug abuse, addiction and gangsterism, the Royal Eswatini Police Service has warned. The warning was delivered...
Conduct commission of inquiry for all sectors – premier
LOBAMBA – Could the country witness something similar to the Madlanga Commission that is currently ongoing in neighbouring South Africa? This is the...
85% corruption committed by Christians – Tshabalala
MANZINI – At least 85 per cent of corruption is committed by Christians, said the Chairperson of the Eswatini Council of Eswatini Churches...
Teachers most victimised public servants – MP Tanele
LOBAMBA – Hhohho Region Member of Parliament (MP) Tanele Magagula has called on the Prime Minister’s Office to investigate what she described as...
SADC Minority Summit to foster regional unity
MANZINI- Eswatini has been urged to play a role in resolving the widespread concerns over xenophobia and social fragmentation within Southern Africa. The...
Culture meets big conversations at Khoisan Educational Open Lecture
MANZINI- There was hardly a dull moment at the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre as pupils traded their classrooms for a day of...
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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...
