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African States breach USA law on Taiwan
MBABANE – Did you know?In 2019, the United States of America (USA) passed a law that deals with all nations that undermine the...
Governance gaps weigh down Eswatini’s non-bank financial sector
MBABANE – The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has flagged persistent governance gaps across Eswatini’s non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) as a major risk...
Government offers E1.2m settlement, Alpheous claims negotiations failed
MBABANE – Alpheous Nxumalo says negotiations between him and government over a settlement failed.This is despite that government, which seeks to terminate Nxumalo’s...
Energy drinks attract ‘sin tax’
MBABANE – Government is considering taxing energy and sugary drinks following the health burden they have on its coffers, as children are hooked...
Government owing: MITC ordered out of premises
MBABANE – The High Court has ordered the ejection of the Manzini Industrial Training Centre (MITC) from Eswatini Diocesan premises following a three-year...
Unions, government resume talks over notching dispute
MBABANE – Government and public sector unions (PSUs) are set to sit down and engage on negotiations again regarding notching.The PSUs are namely:...
313 gadgets seized, rent paid to locals revealed
MBABANE – Police have seized 313 electronic gadgets in the multi-site operation targeting foreign nationals suspected of illegal gambling activities.These included laptops, cellular...
Cross-border fares hike effective Friday
NHLANGANO – The Eswatini Interstate Transport Association (ESITA) has sanctioned an increase in cross-border transport fares, with the hike coming into effect on...
Spectacular drone show lights King’s Birthday
EZULWINI – In a striking fusion of tradition and modern technology, the early hours of yesterday morning were illuminated by a spectacular drone...
Dream beyond limits, King urges Africa
MBABANE – The future of the African continent will not be shaped by caution or small ambitions, but by the courage to imagine...
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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...
