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Man throws himself on grave spikes, dies

HEREFORDS – A 33-year-old man died after he allegedly threw himself onto a sharp metal enclosure surrounding a grave in an apparent act...

Cabinet resolves to prioritise local contractors in major govt projects

SITHOBELA – Prime Minister Russell Dlamini says Cabinet has resolved that emaSwati contractors should be given priority in the implementation of major government...

Court orders release of 68 detained foreigners’ passports

MBABANE - The High Court of Eswatini has ordered the immediate release of passports belonging to 68 foreign nationals currently awaiting deportation at...

Officers bribed to process suppliers’ payments-MP

LOBAMBA-Allegations that some officers from the Treasury Department demand bribes from suppliers in exchange for faster payments surfaced before the Public Accounts Committee...

Some MPs question proposed E50 daily tax penalty, call for E25 cap

LOBAMBA – Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have questioned the proposed E50-per-day penalty for tax non-compliance, arguing that it could place an unfair...

Cabinet approved EMCU Commission of Inquiry – PM

MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says Cabinet approved the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the affairs of the Eswatini...

Church, mother, wife apologise to nation

MFABANTFU – The mother and wife of the pastor who allegedly killed four women and dumped their bodies near his church have apologised...

Compulsory DNA testing could trigger divorces, MPs warn

LOBAMBA – Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have warned that making DNA testing compulsory before the issuance of birth certificates could lead to...

68 detained foreigners demand release of withheld passports

MBABANE – Sixty-eight foreign nationals awaiting deportation have run to the High Court seeking an order compelling the police to release their passports.They...

SA court rejects plea deal for alleged crime boss linked to Eswatini ID

MBABANE – Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, who reportedly holds an Eswatini national identity document, faces a longer prison term after a...

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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...