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E2bn Chinese fraud suspect fears death penalty

MBABANE – The Chinese national, Jin Houyun, who is suspected of involvement in pooling over E2 billion from thousands of investors in China...

Witchdoctors chief on rising divorces: Umjolo not marriage

MBABANE - There are over 50 divorces per month, says the Ministry of Home Affairs first quarter report for the 2026/27 financial year....

Shiba wanted to commission forensic audit of ENPF

LOBAMBA – Businessman Derrick Shiba has revealed that one of his key priorities as Chairperson of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) Board...

Committee recommends reconstitution of ENPF board, chairperson appointment

LOBAMBA – The Select Committee that investigated the genesis of the impasse that has rendered the ENPF Board dysfunctional for more than half...

85% salary review: Mixed feelings from workers

MBABANE – As some civil servants get their salary review pay this month, there are mixed feelings as some feel left out while...

Teenage pregnancy rates in Shiselweni jump by nearly 30%

NHLANGANO - The Ministry of Health's First Quarter Budget Performance Report for the 2026/27 financial year shows a surge of about 30 per...

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...

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‘Cat’ Matlala ID saga: Home Affairs official dismissed

MBABANE – Nonhlanhla Malambe, the Home Affairs official found guilty over the issuance of Eswatini national documents to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, has been...

Ex-magistrate, another allegedly disobey court orders

MBABANE – Jail time has been sought for former Magistrate Dumisani Magagula and an individual with whom he is alleged to have disobeyed...

10-litre container of drugs allegedly found with clinic guard

VUVULANE – Community members reportedly recovered a 10-litre container of medication from a security guard at Vuvulane Rural Clinic, raising concerns of theft....

Indlovukazi arrives in UAE for official visit

Her Majesty Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where she is on an official visit. Her Majesty arrived around...

Prince Africa Zulu appointed royal vice chancellor

MBABANE – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Prince Africa Zulu of Onkweni as Royal Vice Chancellor of the Zulu Kingdom. The appointment took...