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Parliament commends ministry on royalties
MBABANE – Members of Parliament (MP) applauded the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs for the implementation of paying artists royalties. Worth...
PSPF ushers in new board, pledges stronger governance
MBABANE – The Minister for Public Service, Mabulala Maseko, has announced the appointment of a new Board of Trustees for the Public Service...
Council of Chiefs doable – human rights lawyer
MBABANE – “The Council of Chiefs is a constitutional provision that must be implemented.”This is advice from Human Rights Lawyer Sipho Gumedze, following...
Matsapha Council rocked by misuse of funds
MATSAPHA - Wild accusations of improper use of ratepayers’ monies rock Matsapha Town Council. This transpired during Matsapha Town Council’s statutory meeting which...
Trump says both sides violate ceasefire, tells Israel: ‘Do not drop those bombs’
WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV/ISTANBUL, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump accused both Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire on Tuesday hours after he announced it, expressing...
How Trump’s Africa strategy may become a double-edged sword
With US President Donald Trump on a cost-cutting warpath since starting his second term, aid to Africa has been slashed and now defence...
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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...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates
MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....
Royal pardon for Mthandeni Dube
I would like to add my voice to those pleading with His Majesty King Mswati III to give a royal pardon to Mthandeni...
ByTimes Reporter19 July 2025