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Fidelity guard arrested for theft of E200k from FNB

MANZINI – A Fidelity Security Cash Guard has been arrested for allegedly stealing E200 000 belonging to the First National Bank (FNB).The money...

King signs protocols to boost regional security and justice

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR – His Majesty the King has signed five SADC protocols that will boost efforts against cross-border crimes, including human trafficking, money...

Mining sector calls for govt’s intervention

MBABANE – As South Africa sees a host of international companies shut down or downsize their local operations, the mining sector is making...

Railways fuel theft: More rot uncovered

MBABANE – As Eswatini Railway intensifies its investigations into the theft of fuel by a purported syndicate, more properties allegedly obtained through proceeds...

King appointed SADC Troika Deputy Chair

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR – His Majesty King Mswati III has been elected Deputy Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation,...

Insufficient evidence to arrest three top officials

MBABANE – Insufficient evidence has reportedly led to Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala dismissing applications for warrants of arrest against two senior government officials...

Copper crisis: Bill needs stronger penalties

MBABANE - The country’s Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill of 2025 needs to be strengthened by adopting South African penalties to save millions of...

'Punish another MVA manager for misconduct' – whistleblowers to Neal

MBABANE – The controversy over the procurement of a E59 million SAP-ERP system for the Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund (SMVAF) is deepening.While...

Civil servants’ ‘dvuladvula’ report now ready

MBABANE – Is ‘dvuladvula’ coming?However, the wise man advises: “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”‘Dvuladvula’ means ‘bumper payday’.This is not to suggest...

Ex-CEO accused of taking E1m bribe

MBABANE– A former chief executive officer (CEO) in one of the public enterprises has been implicated in a litany of irregular practices which...

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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...

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...

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...