Education
100 per cent scholarship funding is a must – SNAT
NHLANGANO – Members of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) demand a significant increase in the education budget.This was among various concerns...
28 schools without permanent posts for teachers
MBABANE – There are currently 28 new schools that have been constructed since 2020, which to date have not been allocated permanent posts...
Government scholarship for sale – parents
MBABANE – The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s admission that some staff members are involved in misconduct in awarding scholarships has seemingly...
Teachers unhappy over delayed school food delivery
MBABANE – Teachers are unhappy that the Ministry of Education and Training has promised to deliver food only once schools have opened, despite...
Over 3 000 teachers unemployable, ministry concerned
MBABANE – Waste of time and money!This phrase rings true for over 3 000 emaSwati who have, over the years, graduated as teachers...
Ministry announces new schools opening date
MBABANE – Minister for Education and Training Owen Nxumalo has announced that schools opening date has shifted from September 9 to September 16....
Minister calls for background checks in teacher recruitment
MBABANE – The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) will introduce background checks in its recruitment process to ensure that hiring is based strictly on...
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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...
