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Court confirms Matlala used fraudulent Eswatini ID

MBABANE – South Africa’s High Court has confirmed that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala used a fraudulent Eswatini ID. The revelation was...

‘Titimela’ threaten development, sanitation, promote crime

MBABANE – The rapid rise of informal ‘titimela’ settlements is creating major development, crime and health challenges across the country. The mushrooming of...

Traditional attire now officially part of school uniform

MBABANE – Traditional attire is now officially recognised as part of the school uniform in all schools across the country.This was confirmed by...

Man running in gogo’s shoes gets first position

SITHOBELA – Call it luck or mystery?A man used his grandmother’s plastic shoes (clogs) which appeared uncomfortable like slippers but somehow, he managed...

King wants enabling environment to drive billionaire entrepreneurs

MANZINI - His Majesty King Mswati III has called on government to intensify efforts to create an enabling business environment for micro, small...

Registrars out-earn judges, ministers

MBABANE – While government works on a plan to ensure that politicians and others also get a slice of the salary review cake,...

King loves, values teachers – Owen

EZULWIN – Minister for Education and Training Owen Nxumalo says His Majesty King Mswati III loves teachers and values their contribution to national...

Witness claims he was offered E20k to kill soldier

MATSAMO – Three years after a soldier’s murder, new revelations point to a chilling combination of a hitman and E20 000.It was around 7pm...

Building homes on mountains is a deadly risk

MBABANE – As the morning mist slowly lifts over the blue mountains of the valley of heaven, new homes can be seen clinging...

Conductor crushed to death by bus

MANZINI – A 36-year-old bus conductor reportedly died after being run over by the same bus he was conducting. The bus was loaded...

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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...