Author: Dennis Charnley

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Three of Mbabane Highlanders AM’s key players have emerged as transfer targets for clubs in South Africa, Zimbabwe and local giants Nsingizini Hotspurs, but the club says all three have chosen to remain at the black and white outfit ahead of the new season. The club confirmed on Sunday that […]

ESWATINI JOINS SADC EFFORTS TO COMBAT INVASIVE CRAYFISH THREAT

…Invasive redclaw crayfish believed originated from a failed aquaculture project in Eswatini decades ago BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Government is working with Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to combat the spread of invasive redclaw crayfish, an alien species blamed for damaging freshwater ecosystems, destroying fishing equipment and threatening the livelihoods […]

ARMY STRIKES GOLD-BEARING SAND AND DAGGA SMUGGLING NETWORK WORTH E584K

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOMAHASHA – Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force has dismantled a suspected cross-border criminal network involving illegal gold mining and dagga trafficking following a major intelligence-led operation in the northern Hhohho region, with goods valued at over E584,000 recovered. The operation was carried out late on Friday, 26 June 2026 at Mbongose Hills, where […]

ROYAL PARDON TO COMMUNITY MISSION: BOYCE GAMA NOW TRUSTED TO WARN YOUTH AGAINST CRIME

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANGA – A powerful story of transformation, forgiveness and rehabilitation has emerged as Chief Jozane Maziya has placed his trust in reformed former inmate Boyce Bhekinkosiyezulu Gama to help motivate communities against crime, gangsterism and drugs. Boyce Bhekinkosiyezulu Gama was once sentenced to death after being convicted of murder in 1993. His […]

CHIEF JOZANE THANKS KING FOR MINING PROJECTS BRINGING HUNDREDS OF JOBS

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANG – Hundreds of jobs, increased local empowerment and major economic transformation are expected to come to KaLanga and surrounding communities as His Majesty King Mswati III’s mining development projects gather momentum. The Chief said this during KaLanga Umphakatsi Thanksgiving Prayer Service on June 27, 2026. Chief Jozane Maziya thanked His Majesty for […]

MY SECRET TO SUCCESS IS GIVING THANKS TO GOD” – CHIEF JOZANE

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANGA – “Count your blessings because that is where success begins.” That was the powerful message delivered by KaLanga Chief, Jozane Maziya, who urged emaSwati to embrace the power of thanksgiving, saying gratitude to God is the true secret behind every breakthrough in life. Chief Jozane shared this on June 27, 2026, […]

SEAMLESS SINGLE DECLARATIONS AT BORDERS SET FOR NEXT YEAR

By King’s Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SA – The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is on track to introduce seamless single declarations at borders by 2027. This initiative is part of a broader customs modernisation programme designed to eliminate duplication and accelerate the free movement of goods across the region. SACU Executive Secretary Dumsani Masilela expressed […]

SACU SEEKING PROJECTS TO FUND IN ESWATINI, OTHER MEMBER STATES

By King’s Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SA – The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is conducting a comprehensive survey to identify viable infrastructure and industrial projects for funding in Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and South Africa. The projects will be funded through its envisaged Development Fund, according to South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana when addressing […]

SA PLEDGES GREATER SUPPORT FOR GROWTH IN SACU COUNTRIES