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Fuel shortage hits Mbabane, scramble ensues

MBABANE – Several filling stations within the Mbabane Central Business District (CBD) were hit by a fuel shortage yesterday, forcing motorists to scramble...

AG: Google MoU vetted, endorsed by Cabinet

LOBAMBA - The Attorney General (AG), Sifiso Mashampu Khumalo, has cleared the air on the controversy surrounding the country’s memorandum of understanding with...

5 arrested for ATM bombing, no cash stolen

MANKAYANE – It was a futile exercise for the six men who bombed an EswatiniBank ATM in Mankayane in the dead of the...

Sharp fuel price hike to be announced Thursday

MBABANE – While the nation tries to grapple with the electricity price hike set to kick in tomorrow, yet another headache is on...

Illegal gambling risks landing Eswatini on greylist

MBABANE – The illegal online gambling activities have the potential of getting Eswatini greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).The FATF is...

Fuel panic buying prompts warning

MBABANE – The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) has issued a stern warning against the illegal purchase and storage of fuel, as fears...

King hailed for E255m OACPS funds rescue

MALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA – Leaders of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) have praised the leadership of His Majesty King Mswati...

Army reaffirms commitment to protect nation

MPAKA – A vibrant mix of cultural dances, singing, a helicopter display, health services and community interaction set the tone for the Mini...

King rallies OACPS to raise 10m Euros

BY KING’S OFFICE CORRESPONDENTSMALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA – His Majesty King Mswati III, chosen as Resource Mobilisation Champion of the  Organisation of the African...

Online gambling global scam: Americans lose E282 billion, Eswatini makes arrests

MBABANE – The online gambling scam is a broader global scheme that has affected global citizens, mainly from the USA and UK.After the...

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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...