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Ministry, UNFPA launch population, housing, economic census
MBABANE – The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, in collaboration with UNFPA launched the 2027 Population and Housing Census (PHC) and the...
Crypto, mobile money systems used for money laundering
MBABANE – Criminals are increasingly using cryptocurrency platforms and mobile money systems to launder illicit funds, as Eswatini faces a medium-high risk of...
Civil servants urged to submit salary review complaints today
MBABANE – All civil servants who have grievances regarding their October salary review have been advised to submit their concerns in writing to...
Treasury system glitch affects Revenue services
MBABANE – For the past two weeks, members of the public have been unable to access core government services due to persistent disruptions...
Viral audio: Alpheous apologises to Their Majesties, PM
MANZINI - Government Spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo, has publicly apologised for making unpalatable statements in an audio that went viral on social media platforms....
Immigration officers to carry guns, detain
MBABANE – If the Immigration Bill, 2025, passes into law, immigration officers will be allowed to carry firearms and detain any person who...
Jericho priest loses E15 000 in gambling, kills himself
Stories By Sibusiso ShangeMANTABENI – A Jericho priest reportedly took his own life after losing E15 000 while gambling. According to gathered information, Daniel...
Mthandeni freed with 11 strict conditions
MATSAPHA – Former Ngwempisi Member of Parliament (MP) Mthandeni Dube has been conditionally released, along with 11 other inmates, under a strict set...
'Facata' suspect faces 31 new charges
MANZINI – Sandile Bandzile Matsenjwa (33) is back in custody on 31 new counts, including fraud, cybercrime and money laundering, allegedly defrauding emaSwati...
E89m lost through emergency drugs procurement – deputy speaker
MBABANE – Government has lost E89 million through emergency procurement. This is according to Deputy Speaker in the House of Assembly and Public...
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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...
