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Hitman, healer at centre of State’s murder case against Mashumi
MBABANE – A suspected hitman and a traditional healer are at the centre of the State’s case against Mashumi Andreas Shongwe. The two,...
Empowering Lubombo: Macetjeni iHub Officially Launched
MACETJENI – A second Innovation Hub (Ihub) has been launched at Macetjeni to expand digital skills, entrepreneurship and economic opportunities for youth and...
New EIMPA principal handed transformation mandate
MBABANE – Government has tasked newly appointed Eswatini Institute of Management and Public Administration (EIMPA) Principal Gcinaphi Dlamini with transforming the institution into...
Swazipharm, Ashraff secure major victory in Competition Board case
MBABANE – It is victory for Swazipharm Wholesalers (Proprietary) Limited and businessman Kareem Ashraff. Yesterday, the Board of Commissioners of the Eswatini Competition...
Master reports lawyer to cops for E1.5m estate fraud
SITEKI – The Office of the Master of the High Court in Lubombo has opened a fraud case against a Mbabane lawyer after...
Illegal workers thank court after gambling raid fine
These were the words of some foreign nationals who were arrested for entering and remaining in the country, as well as engaging in...
Mpakeni Dam resettlement bill tops E140m
MPAKENI – The cost of relocating families affected by the construction of the multi-billion Emalangeni Mpakeni Dam has exceeded initial projections. At least...
Media houses told to secure music licences as copyright enforcement tightens
EZULWINI – Media houses, broadcasters and commercial users have been warned that they must obtain explicit licences before using copyrighted music, as Eswatini...
Chinese nationals win High Court battle over re-arrest
MBABANE – The High Court has ordered the immediate release of the 25 re-arrested Chinese nationals. Judge Zonke Magagula ruled that their re-arrest...
Democracy can’t be exported, nor can peace – King
MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has declared that democracy cannot be exported, nor can peace and stability. The King made 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...
