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Siphoned money deposited in foreign bank – police

MBABANE – Millions of Emalangeni swindled from unsuspecting victims by foreign nationals arrested in the country were largely transferred to bank accounts outside...

Taiwan president’s visit to further security goals

MBABANE – The visit by Taiwan President Dr Lai Ching-te is set to further security goals as well as digital and economic prosperity...

Storm leaves trail of destruction at Zombodze Emuva

ZOMBODZE EMUVA – Residents of Nkofeni in Zombodze Emuva, are counting losses after a violent storm ripped through the area on Monday afternoon,...

Rising need for affordable healthcare

MBABANE - For the country’s health sector to improve and provide the best services, there is a need for stronger legal frameworks.In particular,...

Government rules out notching for civil servants in 2026

MBABANE – Civil servants will get their 85 per cent from the salary review (dvuladvula) in two months and followed by notching in...

PSUs to join leaders in push for salary notching

MANZINI – Public Sector Unions (PSUs) have resolved to join their leadership in Mbabane today to pressure government into implementing the annual salary...

Fuel could increase up to E30/litre – Business Eswatini CEO

MBABANE – Petrol prices in Eswatini could surge to as high as E30 per litre in the near future if escalating tensions involving...

FBI shows keen interest, seeks detailed probe

MBABANE - The United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shown interest in the ongoing case involving dozens of foreign nationals...

Easter tourism grows 11.5% despite low bookings

MBABANE- Eswatini’s tourism sector recorded an 11.5 per cent growth during the Easter period, driven by strong visitor arrivals, although accommodation occupancy declined...

We were promised promotion, salary increase – Filipino women

MBABANE – The five Filipino women, who were arrested among scores of other foreign nationals, say they were employed by Xwin (Proprietary) Limited...

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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...