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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Chess Federation has received a major boost after being invited to participate in the prestigious FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 (African Continental Stage), to be held at Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South Africa. The championship will bring together school teams from across the African continent, […]
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By Themba Zwane MBABANE – Ngobamakhosi Ntombela, the man who recently claimed he spent years living in Eswatini before returning to South Africa to reclaim the Ntombela traditional leadership, has emerged as one of the newest prominent figures in the controversial anti-illegal immigration campaign known as March and March. Ntombela is among several public figures […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – Members of Parliament are today expected to engage in one of the most significant sittings of the current session as they deliberate on a wide range of financial, governance and social issues that could have a lasting impact on the country’s economy and public service delivery. The day’s agenda is […]
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By Sifiso Nhlabatsi MBABANE – Eswatini motorists and businesses are set to enjoy significant relief at the pumps after the government announced substantial reductions in the prices of petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin, effective from midnight on Thursday, with the new prices taking effect on Friday, July 3, 2026. The Ministry of Natural Resources and […]
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over 100 banking services are free BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE EZULWIN – FNB Eswatini has announced that its SicaloZero account customers will now swipe for free as part of a broader set of new pricing changes designed to help customers navigate ongoing economic pressures. FNB SicaloZero is an entry-level transactional account designed for individuals earning up […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The Accountant General has sounded the alarm over the urgent need for procurement officers across government ministries, warning that weak procurement systems are contributing to the misuse of public funds and poor financial management. Accountant General Nomsa Simelane made the remarks on Wednesday while appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee […]
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By Sifiso Nhlabatsi MBABANE – The fourth edition of the Cardo Charity Cup has returned with expanded youth empowerment drive. The tournament will kick off on July 5, with organisers promising a bigger tournament aimed at promoting youth development, community health and economic opportunities through football. The tournament, organised by the Cardo Foundation, will run […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – More than half of respondents across African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) member countries believe gender inequality still exists within national tax systems, prompting renewed calls for governments to adopt more inclusive and gender-responsive taxation policies. This emerges from a new research publication released by the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) […]
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By Sifiso Nhlabatsi MANZINI – Traditional leaders have been called upon to play a more active role in protecting widows and orphans from land grabbing and other forms of injustice, as communities work towards strengthening the rights of vulnerable families across the Kingdom. Speaking during the Manzini Region Chiefs Summit 2026, Umhluma Women & Youth […]
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By Sifiso Nhlabatsi MBABANE – The Government of Eswatini and disability sector stakeholders have intensified efforts to advance disability inclusion by holding strategic discussions on the costing and financing of the National Disability Plan of Action (2024–2028). According to stakeholders this is a move aimed at ensuring sustainable implementation of programmes that improve the lives […]
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