The National Newspaper of Eswatini since 1897
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MBABANE – An eye-watering E8.9 million prize purse awaits Eswatini’s elite athletes following the official launch of the historic 2027 Comrades Marathon centenary edition. Unveiled on Wednesday at Kings Park Rugby Stadium in Durban, the 100th edition of the iconic ultramarathon, which is taking place on Sunday, June 13 2027, promises to be a landmark […] The post E8.9m purse awaits emaSwati in…
MANZINI – Engineers who inspected the fatal Bhunu Mall collapse have raised concerns over the construction work, preliminary observations pointing to possible shortcomings by the contractor. The Bhunu Mall is currently undergoing renovations by J & E Construction (Pty) Ltd, a local building contractor involved in major infrastructure and commercial development projects in Eswatini. The […] The…
MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini will hold its first AGM next month, marking another milestone in its transition from Swaziland Building Society into a commercial banking institution. The bank, formerly operating as Swaziland Building Society (SBS), will convene its inaugural annual general meeting (AGM) at Royal Villas Hotel, Hhohho, on Friday, September 4, 2026, at […] The post SBS Bank heads into…
MBABANE – Another chance for a deregistered Manzini Wanderers player to prove himself, while veteran defender Mandla Palma is linked with a reunion. Mayibongwe ‘Mgadzanga’ Sacolo is close to a fresh start at Manzini Wanderers after being sidelined by the team mid-season in the last campaign. The versatile player was allegedly among six players who […] The post Palma on ‘Weslians’ radar! appeared…
MBABANE — Young Eswatini performers took the stage in Mbombela, South Africa, delivering a powerful production that confronted gender-based violence (GBV) and the psychological toll of domestic hardship on youth today. The touring ensemble of 20 pupils scouted during the Inyatsi Schools Arts and Culture Competition joined the cast of the international theatre production ‘Igazi’ […] The post Local…
MBABANE — Members of Parliament (MPs) have passed a motion for the establishment of a fund into which levies will be collected and channelled towards the fight against serious diseases. The motion was moved by Lobamba Lomdzala MP Marwick Khumalo and seconded by Somntongo MP Sandile Nxumalo. It was moved that the minister for Finance, […] The post MPs pass motion to establish health fund levies…
MBABANE – All roads lead to the Lubombo waters this weekend, as the Sandriver Bass Fishing Fundraising Competition gets underway. The events looks to cast a vital financial lifeline to local anglers targeting international glory, particularly at the upcoming World Championships. The two-day angling spectacle is set to commence bright and early on Saturday at […] The post Sandriver fishing showdown…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – His Majesty the King has supported the welfare of emaSwati students studying in Malaysia with a contribution of US$1 000 each, which is equivalent to about E16 000. The gift was announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu today, when the students had paid a courtesy call […] The post Students receive US$1 000 from King appeared…
By King’s Office Correspondents KUALA LUMPUR – His Majesty King Mswati III has called upon emaSwati students studying in Malaysia to maximise their academic exposure and acquire high-level skills necessary to drive Eswatini towards achieving First-World status. Speaking during a sponsored dinner where the students were accorded an audience with the King, he highlighted the […] The post King sets…
By King’s Office Correspondents KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – About 250 kilometres of untarred roads in the country’s four regions are about to receive Probase tarring that will cost about E1.6 billion. This was the assurance given to His Majesty the King when the company, together with officials from Exim Bank, paid a courtesy call on […] The post 250km roads to be paved, King commends probase, Exim…
