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Manzini CEO decries costly Bosco bridge, subvention halt

LOBAMBA – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Municipal Council of Manzini, Lungile Dlamini, has attributed the municipality's worsening financial position to...

Over 1300 abuse cases between April, June

NHLANGANO - A report from the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office reflects 1 340 cases of abuse spanning April to June 2026 across the...

Industrial Court declares Maloma Colliery strike unlawful

MBABANE – The Industrial Court has declared the strike by Maloma Colliery (Pty) Ltd employees unlawful and issued an order restraining the workers...

June EGCSE exams return

PIGG’S PEAK – The Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA) has announced the reintroduction of the EGCSE (Form V) June examination series, which was...

Maloma Colliery calls for calm as wage talks continue

MBABANE - Maloma Colliery Ltd has offered employees a cumulative nine per cent salary increase over two years, but wage negotiations have reached...

DNA plan could swallow E126m of Home Affairs budget

MBABANE – Making DNA testing compulsory before issuing birth certificates could cost taxpayers about E126 million annually, enough to fund free Grade I...

Lubombo Serious Crimes Unit searching for suspect in E104 000 theft

SITEKI – Lubombo Serious Crimes Unit officers are searching for a man wanted in connection with a housebreaking and theft case involving over...

FMD recovery hinges on stronger regional cooperation

MBABANE – Eswatini can recover from the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak that cost it lucrative export markets, but only through stronger...

Swazipharm blames ministry delays, commits to compliance

LOBAMBA – After being implicated in the delivery of medical drugs that were later recalled, prominent pharmaceutical supplier Swazipharm has reaffirmed its commitment...

Labour minister calls for healthy wages

MBABANE – The Minister for Labour and Social Security, Phila Buthelezi, has called upon Wages Councils to negotiate for fair wages. The minister...

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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...