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King to army: Stand against invisible enemies dividing nation

NOKWANE – Eswatini has a new threat – invisible enemies. His Majesty King Mswati III has urged the nation’s armed forces to confront...

Illegal gambling syndicate case moves to trial

MBABANE– The Mbabane Magistrate’s Court has set a clear schedule for the trial of approximately 140 foreign nationals linked to a massive illegal...

Ndimande brothers abandon bail as AKA murder trial moves to High Court

MBABANE - In a sudden turn of events at the Durban Magistrates Court on April 10, 2026, brothers Malusi Dave Ndimande and Siyabonga...

Scattered settlements threaten Eswatini’s SDG 4 goals

MBABANE-Across parts of the developing world, the challenge of delivering quality education is often framed in terms of funding, infrastructure, or teacher shortages....

‘Untouchables’, legal bottlenecks cripple corruption fight – ACC advisor

EZULWINI - Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs Prince Simelane could only nod his head and smile as revelations about what is crippling...

Ministry moves to standardise fees, end corporal punishment

MANZINI – The education system is under scrutiny as the ministry cracks down on fees, corporal punishment and financial misconduct.A high-level meeting between...

MTN busts two former employees in E10 million fraud

MBABANE – Two former employees of MTN Eswatini have been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of airtime stock valued at...

MPS demand law to stop elderly land evictions

EZULWINI - MPs have called on government to introduce stricter laws to protect elderly citizens from being dispossessed of their land under the...

Ceasefire offers hope, Eswatini strain persists

MBABANE – A tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran may ease global tensions, but Eswatini’s economy is unlikely to feel immediate...

Proposed Fuel levy suspension: It could lead to influx of foreign motorists

MBABANE – The suspension of the fuel levy, as proposed by transport operators, could lead to an influx of motorists from neighbouring countries.This...

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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...

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...

MP Alec Lushaba makes debut as King’s interpreter

MBABANE - Hhukwini Member of Parliament Alec Lushaba made his debut as an interpreter for His Majesty King Mswati III during the 2026...

Throngs gather for National Fire Day at Matsapha

MATSAPHA — Throngs of emaSwati are arriving for the third edition of the celebration National Fire Day. The celebration is being held at...