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Stefanutti Stocks faces E1.3 billion debt

MBABANE - Stefanutti Stocks Holdings Limited, a construction firm operating in Eswatini and across Africa, is battling mounting liabilities and financial uncertainty despite...

Thousands attend as Biggest Braai celebrates unity, culture

MANZINI – The Eswatini Biggest Braai has once again demonstrated its remarkable ability to foster unity and togetherness, drawing thousands from all walks...

Funduzi report a problem, difficult to implement – PM

MBABANE – Prime Minister (PM) Russell Mmiso Dlamini has stated that implementing the Funduzi report into the drugs shortage in the country is...

MP apologises for indvuna gun incident

MADLANGAMPISI – A Member of Parliament (MP) has been drawn into a controversy involving an indvuna, a firearm and a public apology —...

Their Majesties describe Constance as trustworthy, loyal

MANZINI - Their Majesties have described former Senator Constance Simelane as someone who was trustworthy, loyal and a problem solver, leaving a mark...

Hacking on rise: Water services halts digital payments

MBABANE – The Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) suspended its digital payment solutions after it was targeted by dangerous and vicious computer software.With...

Govt won’t invest in TLC, says PM

MBABANE – The Prime Minister (PM), Russell Dlamini, has clarified government’s stance on possible funding for The Luke Commission (TLC). In response to...

King commissions umtsimba to accompany Princess Sibahle

LUDZIDZINI - His Majesty King Mswati III has reminded the nation that marriage, according to Eswatini law and custom, occurs only once.The King...

Women bear water crisis burden

MBABANE – Women and girls in Eswatini continue to shoulder the burden of walking long distances to fetch water as climate change threatens...

South Africa takes a leaf from Sibaya dialogue

MBABANE – Senator Isaac Magagula and former Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Themba Masuku have expressed support for the upcoming national dialogue in South...

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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...