Crime
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...
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...
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...
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...
'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...
Mercury trade on the rise amid illegal mining
MBABANE – The surge in illegal mining activities in the country has given birth to another criminal enterprise - the black market trade...
LiSwati (24) sentenced to 3 life terms in SA
MBABANE – A 24-year-old liSwati male has received three life terms in South Africa for raping his cousin.According to SA media reports on...
Interpol warns on rising sextortion, romance scams
MBABANE – Interpol has issued a warning that romance scams and digital sextortion have become highly profitable forms of cybercrime, often causing significant...
Cele links Mchunu to Matlala
CAPE TOWN - Former police minister Bheki Cele has implicated his successor, Senzo Mchunu, in allegedly having ties with controversial figure Vusumzi ‘Cat’...
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King shaped Princess Lindiwe into epitome of excellence
SIDVOKODVO – Prince Guduza has credited His Majesty King Mswati III with shaping Princess Lindiwe into the woman mourners celebrated at her funeral...
FNB probe uncovers E20m fraud syndicate
BY MBONGISENI NDZIMANDZE AND KWANELE DLAMINI MBABANE – Investigations into the alleged fraud committed at FNB Eswatini have uncovered a syndicate involving businessmen,...
Home Affairs official fired in insurance scam as…
... man declared dead while alive MBABANE – A living man was declared dead after a Home Affairs official issued a death certificate...
Butsegetsege set to light up Eswatini for Kagogo Weekend
MBABANE — Excitement has reached a fever pitch across the kingdom as viral cultural sensation Mavusane Cyzweh, widely known as Butsegetsege, officially confirms...
Royal Swazi Reopening in sight
MBABANE- What has seemed like an eternity, the Royal Swazi Hotel could finally be opening its doors before the end of the year....
