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Ceasefire offers hope, Eswatini strain persists
MBABANE – A tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran may ease global tensions, but Eswatini’s economy is unlikely to feel immediate...
Proposed Fuel levy suspension: It could lead to influx of foreign motorists
MBABANE – The suspension of the fuel levy, as proposed by transport operators, could lead to an influx of motorists from neighbouring countries.This...
Deputy chief immigration officer, 4 others suspended
MBABANE – The Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended five immigration officers, including a deputy chief immigration officer, over the alleged irregular issuance...
Woman (28) in court for murder of boyfriend’s son
SITEKI – A 28-year-old woman has appeared in court for the murder of her boyfriend’s six-year-old boy and attempt to kill his nine-year-old...
Ministry of Finance cracks whip on rented cars
MBABANE – As a means of curbing the exorbitant spending on rented vehicles, government departments will now have to seek permission from the...
State moves to recover ‘facata’ proceeds through asset seizure
MBABANE – The State, in collaboration with the police, has moved to seize assets belonging to a suspected ‘facata’ syndicate, raising hope for...
Fuel hikes push bus fare increase talks
MBABANE – As public transport operators are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the bus fare hikes,...
E2.8bn Central Bank tender challenged
MBABANE – Consumers have raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the awarding of a tender for the construction of the Central Bank of...
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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...
Eswatini girls shine at Dance World Cup finals
MBABANE - Eswatini’s young ambassadors represented the nation with flawless charm at the ongoing Dance World finals in Ireland. Talent and Motion shared...
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...
Shembe forgives Zulu King after video fallout
MBABANE – Members of the Nazareth Baptist Church in Eswatini have rallied behind His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu Shembe after he publicly forgave Zulu...
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...
