Education
E200m ‘miss’ sparks Christian University MoU review call
MBABANE – In an interesting twist, the Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) is proposing an amendment of the memorandum of agreement (MoA) it...
Aspiring forensic pathologist shines at Evelyn Baring High
NHLANGANO – Phiwakwandze Simelane, a 16-year-old pupil at Evelyn Baring High School, has secured the first position countrywide. Simelane, who is enrolled in...
Form V results: Nearly 13 000 fail UNESWA entry
MBABANE – What is the whole purpose of attaining a high school education?The answer is definitely ‘for one to enter university’ and prepare...
Results released amid secondary education reforms
MBABANE - As the Form V examination results are released today, teachers and parents across the country expressed optimism about improved performance. Many...
Dagga farming and absenteeism attributed to high failures
NKWENE - The school with the highest number of repeaters in Grade VII is struggling with many challenges, one of which is high...
Head teachers face criminal charges over top-up fees
MBABANE – The Ministry of Education and Training has warned that head teachers who turn away pupils or demand top-up fees under the...
Mazombizwe High in turmoil as disgruntled parents stage walkout
MAZOMBIZWE - Chaos erupted at Mazombizwe High School yesterday as disgruntled parents staged a dramatic walkout during a high-stakes meeting. The exodus was...
First day of school bittersweet
MBABANE – The first day of school was bittersweet for pupils, teachers and head teachers, with a shortage of educators, furniture and food...
Eswatini learner tops SADC Region in IEB assessment
MBABANE – A liSwati learner has broken academic barriers after emerging as the top-performing pupil in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region...
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Mountain homes face demolition
MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...
Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
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...
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...
