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Senators warn of endless hikes, demand govt action

LOBAMBA – Senators have challenged government to find a lasting solution to the recurring public transport fare increases. They warned that commuters could...

Mbabane East MP Welcome Dlamini poses with other members of the Pan-African Parliament.
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Eswatini MP Welcome Dlamini leads PAP delegation at Africa Skills Week in Harare

MBABANE-Eswatini MP, Welcome Dlamini is leading a Pan-African Parliament (PAP) delegation at the 3rd Africa Skills Week Conference currently underway in Harare, Zimbabwe.Dlamini,...

His Majesty King Mswati III and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te.
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Eswatini to continue advocating for Taiwan’s global participation – King

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – His Majesty King Mswati III has reassured Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te that the Kingdom of Eswatini will continue to advocate...

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King jets off to Taiwan after 2yrs

MANZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III left the country yesterday morning for Taiwan, more than two years after his last official visit....

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Please, don’t make taxpayers pay twice

There are some truths we prefer to whisper in Eswatini, until an outsider says them loudly enough for everyone to hear. The latest...

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Swati-owned Datamatics lands key role in E12bn airport strategy

MBABANE - Information technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) consultancy Datamatics Eswatini is continuing its growth trajectory after being appointed to lead data...

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Senate president leads IPU committee at 153rd assembly

ARUSHA, TANZANIA –Eswatini Parliament Senate President, Pastor Lindiwe Dlamini is leading a local delegation at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (Union) 153rd Assembly taking place...

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Gender checks proposed for digital policies

MBABANE- Government wants gender impact assessments built into digital policies and programmes before they are implemented to prevent women and girls from being...

Some of the delegations from other countries following the proceedings of the day three of the summit. (Pics:Mnelisi Dlamini)
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Lesotho urges US$1bn seed plan must reach small farmers

EZULWINI – A proposed $1 billion seed initiative must directly benefit smallholder farmers to be considered a success, Lesotho’s delegation has warned. Speaking...

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New bus fares to take effect next week

MANZINI – Commuters will start paying higher bus fares next week after transport operators begin displaying notices announcing the revised tariffs. The new...

Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close

LOBAMBA – Foreign-owned businesses found operating in violation of the country’s laws and regulations have been given 12 months to regularise their operations...

Another cup final for MaMkhize’s Eswatini team

(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Highlanders AM.....(0)0 Ubombo Sugar........(0)0  Highlanders won 5-3 on penalties) MBABANE - Mbabane Highlanders AM reached the PLE Charity Cup...

FNB offers more incentives to attract new customers

MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has introduced a campaign offering qualifying customers repayment holidays, cash-back incentives and additional family protection benefits. This comes as...

Magistrate Ngwenya new Commissioner of Co-ops

MBABANE – Magistrate Cebisile Ngwenya, a corporate law specialist and former Assistant Master of the High Court, has been appointed Commissioner of Co-operatives....