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…Government given 60 days to align regulations and implement recommendations BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – Parliament has cleared the way for the implementation of the Scholarship Revolving Fund after adopting the Finance Committee’s report recommending key amendments to the regulations, a move expected to unlock funding opportunities for emaSwati students. The report, presented by Finance […]
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…Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation confirms no recorded incidents on June 30 BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Government of Eswatini says it has not received any reports of violence against Emaswati living in South Africa following Tuesday’s widely anticipated anti-illegal immigration demonstrations. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Communications Officer Sikhumbuzo […]
Continue ReadingBy Sifiso Nhlabatsi MBABANE – The Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC) has officially ushered in a new chapter following the formal welcoming of its newly appointed Managing Director, Thulani Fakudze, by Board Chairperson Kwanele Magagula. The official reception, attended by members of the corporation’s executive management team, marked Fakudze’s assumption of office after he […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – Lobamba Lomdzala Member of Parliament Marwick Khumalo has called for emaSwati to be consulted before Parliament decides on the motion seeking to make DNA testing compulsory before the issuance of birth certificates. Speaking during debate in the House of Assembly, Marwick Khumalo said the issue should first be taken to […]
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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 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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