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Muslims urge single faith body, marriage rights

MBABANE - The Muslim community has openly expressed to the Minister for Home Affairs that they feel unrecognised in the country.This concern was...

Maloma dragged to court over 26-yr oral agreement

MBABANE – The current operator of Maloma Colliery Limited, is faced with a demand of over E155 million following an alleged agreement reportedly...

Consultants complete task, security forces’ dvuladvula this month

MBABANE – Uniformed forces are getting their revised salaries this month as the consultants has completed its task.Uniformed forces, who include His Majesty’s...

Only four of our suppliers paid by govt – FESBC

MBABANE – Government suppliers under FESBC have expressed concern on delays in obtaining payment by government for goods and services rendered.They said only...

Ex-MP Mthandeni, wife agree to end 15-year marriage

MANZINI – Former Ng­wempisi Member of Par­liament Mthandeni Dube and his wife have mutually agreed to end their 15-year marriage.Their divorce was finalised...

Prosecutor reports death, now accused of murder

MANZINI – In a shocking turn of events, a well-known and seasoned prosecutor (55) has been arrested in connec­tion with the murder of...

Avapharm, Asavela demanding over E313 million from Funduzi and government

MBABANE-Two separate claims have been filed in the High Court of Eswatini, naming Funduzi Forensic Services (Pty) Ltd as the first defendant. Other...

Surge in cybercrime despite drop in value

MBABANE – Cybercrime perpetrated through online scams is on the increase despite the overall decrease in proceeds from last year’s E855 000. Police...

TV employee arrested for fraud

MBABANE - Eswatini Television Authority employee Patience Magagula has been arrested for fraud amounting to E104 051.77. Information gathered was to the effect...

Minister: Government will not regulate churches

Minister: Government will not regulate churchesSTORIES BY KHULILE THWALA MBABANE – The Minister for Home Affairs Princess Lindiwe has revealed that government will...

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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...