Category: Sports

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The Ministry of Sport, Culture and Youth Affairs has officially relocated its offices to a new premises in Mbabane as part of efforts to continue delivering services to emaSwati and stakeholders. In a public notice issued on July 28, the Ministry announced that it is now operating from the first […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – After swimming the fastest race of her career, Eswatini’s Siwakhile Dlamini returns to the Commonwealth Games pool tomorrow, carrying fresh confidence and the hopes of a nation eager to see her shine once again. Sometimes, the biggest victory is not winning a medal. Sometimes, it is proving to yourself that […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini will use its first-ever National Youth Games as a crucial stepping stone towards the Olympic Youth Games in Dakar, Senegal, and the Region V Youth Games in Mozambique, with sports leaders describing youth development as the country’s best chance of improving its international performances. This was revealed by Eswatini […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Team Eswatini may have endured a slow start at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, but hopes of a strong showing remain firmly intact as several of the country’s athletes are yet to make their mark on the international stage. The Kingdom’s opening day campaign saw boxer Siboniso Vilakati bow out […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MANZINI – The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) has officially relaunched the Charity Cup, unveiling an E1.5 million seed fund and a renewed commitment to using football as a vehicle for nation-building and social development. Speaking during the launch of the 2026 PLE Charity Cup, PLE Chairman said the return of the […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Standard Bank Eswatini has challenged corporate Eswatini to embrace stronger partnerships and collective responsibility in driving the country’s development, using the Imbube Marathon as a powerful symbol of what can be achieved when institutions work together. Speaking at the 2026 Imbube Marathon Sponsorship Launch at Happy Valley Hotel, the bank […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE- The Zion Cup is officially back on the calendar. The much-loved church football tournament was launched this on July 20 under the sponsorship of Instacash, with organisers confirming that twenty teams will do battle for the title, culminating in a champion being crowned by mid-August. At the launch, Instacash unveiled more […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Government has moved to clear confusion surrounding July 22, confirming that Wednesday is a normal working day and not a public holiday. The clarification follows uncertainty among some emaSwati, many of whom were unsure whether the date, which marks the birthday of the late King Sobhuza II, still qualifies as […]