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24/09/2025

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FOOTBALL COMMUNITY MOURNS AS DEATH STRIKES AGAIN: Twice in one day! Young Buffaloes' devoted fan, Nompilo Mavimbela, has...
24/09/2025

FOOTBALL COMMUNITY MOURNS AS DEATH STRIKES AGAIN: Twice in one day! Young Buffaloes' devoted fan, Nompilo Mavimbela, has passed away. Her uncle, Mbuso Mavimbela, confirmed that she died while admitted to Mankayane Government Hospital. She will be laid to rest on Sunday morning at Sithobelweni (Ethemba).

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24/09/2025

16 YEARS OF SERVICE, ONE LAST GOODBYE: After 16 years of serving the community, World Vision under Ekukhanyeni Inkhundla bid farewell, leaving behind more than projects, but promises kept. “This was not just a development initiative,” said World Vision National Director Amos Zaindi, “it was a commitment to the children, families and all the people of this area; to listen, to build, and to create a future where every child can experience life in its fullness.”

CARDS ON HOLD: Another glitch, another pause! ID card printers at Home Affairs have broken down, again, stalling issuanc...
24/09/2025

CARDS ON HOLD: Another glitch, another pause! ID card printers at Home Affairs have broken down, again, stalling issuance and forcing applicants to wait on “special acknowledgements”. Officials promise solutions in no time.

A PRICELESS DROP OF PROGRESS: Rural taps at Ekukhanyeni are finally flowing, after a water system worth over E5 million ...
24/09/2025

A PRICELESS DROP OF PROGRESS: Rural taps at Ekukhanyeni are finally flowing, after a water system worth over E5 million was commissioned by Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development Sikhumbuzo Dlamini, alongside Minister of Housing and Urban Development Appolo Maphalala, who represented the Minister of Natural Resources and Energy. For many in the community, the joy of clear, running water is more than infrastructure, it’s transformation.

24/09/2025

MONEY LESSONS FOR THE CLASSROOM: The 5th National Conference on Curriculum was officially opened by Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo. Speaking at the event, Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr Phil Mnisi stressed that financial literacy must be woven into the National Curriculum to equip children with the skills to shape a brighter future.

Inkhosikati Make LaNtentesa joined fellow First Ladies for a luncheon hosted by the First Lady of the United States duri...
24/09/2025

Inkhosikati Make LaNtentesa joined fellow First Ladies for a luncheon hosted by the First Lady of the United States during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) 2025 in New York. At the gathering, Melania Trump unveiled a new global children’s initiative, alongside a high-level forum highlighting the role of spouses in marking the UN’s 80th anniversary.

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His Majesty King Mswati III yesterday joined fellow world leaders for the official opening of the 80th General Assembly ...
24/09/2025

His Majesty King Mswati III yesterday joined fellow world leaders for the official opening of the 80th General Assembly at United Nations headquarters. Accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as well as Eswatini’s UN Ambassador Thamie Dlamini, the King later held talks with Botswana’s President, HE Duma Gideon Boko.

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SAD NEWS: Celebrated Manzini Wanderers and Sihlangu legend as well as Coach Clement 'King Clay' Mdluli has passed on. He...
24/09/2025

SAD NEWS: Celebrated Manzini Wanderers and Sihlangu legend as well as Coach Clement 'King Clay' Mdluli has passed on. He succumbed to an undisclosed sickness yesterday.

SIHLANGU SQUAD: In leaked Sihlangu squad, MTN Premier League Player of the Season Yekisizwe Khumalo has finally made the...
24/09/2025

SIHLANGU SQUAD: In leaked Sihlangu squad, MTN Premier League Player of the Season Yekisizwe Khumalo has finally made the cut. The team will start camp this week in preparation for the last two FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Angola and Cape Verde early next month.

A SECOND CHANCE: With tears in her eyes, Mthandeni’s mother called it God’s grace. Others call it royal mercy. After yea...
24/09/2025

A SECOND CHANCE: With tears in her eyes, Mthandeni’s mother called it God’s grace. Others call it royal mercy. After years locked away, his upcoming release has become both a family miracle and a national talking point. Our lead story has more.

ODDS AND CONSEQUENCES: Gambling in Eswatini is no longer just about wins and losses. With debts, crime and broken families piling up, even betting giants are calling the police for help. Story on pages 4-5.

THE PRICE OF EVIL: After years of horror, a predator who terrorised Mbabane’s young girls robbing them of their innocence has finally been caged. But for many, even 48 years feels like a slap on the wrist as they believe he deserved worse. Story on pages 4-5.

MIX-UPS AND MISTRUST: What was meant to be a straight run into the forces turned into chaos, with disqualifications, dodgy directions and questions of who really belongs, as locals fume that outsiders hijacked the process, leaving Nhlambeni hopefuls stuck in the reserves. Story on pages 8-9.

…AND IN OTHER NEWS:
- Man sentenced for assaulting his girlfriend whom he accused of using money intended for their children’s maintenance to buy herself alcohol.
- Imagine going to work and being told you’ll never marry because your boyfriend is cheating. Those were the words of a customer directed to shop assistants,an insult which cost him E500 in court.

ENTERTAINMENT: Get ready, Eswatini! Nasty C's highly anticipated Ivyson Tour is coming to town! Hats off to our very own Eswatini chef who's about to spice up South Africa's culinary scene. Featured in one of the country's top cookbooks, this talented chef's recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

BUSINESS: More Investors, Limited Gains in Mining Eswatini’s mining sector attracts fresh investors, but its GDP contribution remains at just 1.3%. Eswatini and fellow African nations urged to leverage AfCFTA, energy, and water investments for real economic growth.

SPORTS: Another day, a fresh twist in Mbabane Swallows ownership dispute. Meanwhile, ahead of their CAF home at Somhlolo, Nsingizini Hotspurs have set a new ticket price record. The sports section of your favourite read has all these and more

AI DOMINATES THE MUSIC SCENERY: The music industry has been turned on its head as an artificial intelligence artist name...
23/09/2025

AI DOMINATES THE MUSIC SCENERY: The music industry has been turned on its head as an artificial intelligence artist named Xania Monet scores a jaw-dropping $3 million record deal with Hallwood Media. Managed by the savvy Talisha Jones, this digital diva has everyone talking. Using cutting-edge AI tools like Suno to craft her music, while Jones pens the lyrics. Is Xania proving that the future of entertainment is here? What do you think? Is AI the next big thing for artists, or are we heading for a world where human talent gets left behind? Is this an exciting innovation or just an easy shortcut to fame? What are your thoughts!

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