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New Parly building: Millions spent, project at standstill

MBABANE – During this year’s Speech from the Throne, His Majesty the King said the nation was looking forward to the start of...

PM to respond to leadership motion

MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini is expected to table his response to a motion questioning his leadership style. According to the...

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...

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FNB probe uncovers E20m fraud syndicate

BY MBONGISENI NDZIMANDZE AND KWANELE DLAMINI MBABANE – Investigations into the alleged fraud committed at FNB Eswatini have uncovered a syndicate involving businessmen,...

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Butsegetsege set to light up Eswatini for Kagogo Weekend

MBABANE — Excitement has reached a fever pitch across the kingdom as viral cultural sensation Mavusane Cyzweh, widely known as Butsegetsege, officially confirms...

Eswatini’s fastest lady honoured at TUT sports awards

MBABANE – Eswatini's fastest lady Bongiwe 'Smolly' Mahlalela has been crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the prestigious Tshwane University of Technology Sports...

Royal Swazi Reopening in sight

MBABANE- What has seemed like an eternity, the Royal Swazi Hotel could finally be opening its doors before the end of the year....