EXPOSED:Defense Under Secretary Sanele Malambe in over R5million corruption scandal with SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff and other suppliers, separate First National Bank(FNB) account created for alleged money laundering.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Sanele Malambe, the Under Secretary(US) in the Ministry of Defense and State Security has been implicated in a highly syndicated corruption scandal involving SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff. The Defense and State...

Cape Verde Makes Historic FIFA World Cup Qualification with Dominant Victory Over Eswatini

Praia, Cape Verde – October 14, 2025 – In a momentous achievement for African football, Cape Verde has etched its name into the annals of World Cup history by securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The island nation triumphed 3-0 over...

Minister appoints new Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) Board

Minister Savannah Maziya has appointed a new ESCCOM Board led by Business Eswatini CEO Nathi Dlamini. The board will guide Eswatini’s ICT policy, boost innovation, and promote digital inclusion. Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Minister of Information,...

American energy diplomacy can spur human flourishing in Africa and counter Beijing and Moscow

When Russia’s state-owned Rosatom announced last week that it had signed a deal to build two nuclear power plants in Ethiopia, it was energy policy in action. Such geopolitical moves, characteristic of Moscow and Beijing extending influence across...

UNESWA REPORT: Task Team recommends dissolution of Chakaza

Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE 12-member task team that was investigating the crisis at UNESWA has recommended that Chakaza Holdings be dissolved and replaced with professionally managed ventures. This recommendation was made by the task team in a...

Chinese expert companies securing multibillion construction projects in eSwatini despite diplomatic barriers, King Mswati tours Mpakeni Dam funded by the African Development Bank(AfDB).

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MPAKENI:King Mswati toured the R2.6billion under-construction Mpakeni Dam on Monday, a project funded through a loan sourced from the African Development Bank(AfDB) with the tender awarded to Sakhalive Joint Venture being a...

MulaSport breathes new life into Eswatini football

Reading Time: 2 minutesEswatini football has a fresh reason to celebrate. Last week, MulaSport officially announced its arrival as the new title sponsor of the National First Division (NFD), committing a substantial E4.5 million over the next...

LIFELINE FOR ESWATINI: COMESA’s crackdown on cartel-like behaviour in beer sector

COMESA cracks down on cartel-like practices in Eswatini’s beer sector! The move restores fair trade, better prices, and more consumer choice after a major investigation into Diageo’s restrictive agreements. Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Common Market...

Labour Minister Phila Buthelezi appoints ATUSWA Secretary General Wander Mkhonza as Provident Fund Board member, to work with ex-Inyatsi Construction’s Derrick Shiba and Business Eswatini CEO.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Wander Mkhonza, the Secretary General of the Amalgamated Trade Union of Swaziland(ATUSWA) has been appointed by Labour and Social Security Minister Phila Buthelezi as a member of the Eswatini National Provident Fund(ENPF)...

With 15 Wives, 30 Children, 100 Attendants, Eswatini’s King Mswati III’s Lavish Abu Dhabi Arrival Sparks Global Outrage

SRINAGAR: An old video of Eswatini’s King Mswati III arriving in Abu Dhabi has resurfaced online, reigniting debate over the African monarch’s extravagant lifestyle and the deep poverty facing his country. The footage, first seen in July, shows...

Mayiwane MP Sicelo KhungaNkhosi’ Dlamini says Government must provide services including roads to citizens in all Tinkhundla Centres, emaSwati pay tax.

By Bongiwe Dlamini LOBAMBA:Sicelo ‘KhungaNkhosi’ Dlamini, the Mayiwane Member of Parliament(MP) has urged Government to provide services including the construction of roads to all emaSwati in the various Tinkhundla Centres. Speaking in Parliament...

Preview: Eswatini vs Angola - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Eswatini and Angola, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Eswatini will look to restore some pride when they welcome Angola to the Somhlolo National...

Lesotho textile workers march against US-tariff job losses

Hundreds of textile workers marched in Lesotho's capital Friday in protest against massive job losses caused by US-imposed tariffs on exports. The Trump administration slapped the small southern African nation with 50 percent tariffs -- the...

Zinhle Dhlamini: redefining the taxi industry one clean minibus at a time

ZINHLE “MaSibal’khulu” Dhlamini cuts a striking figure in a crowd of men when she lines up against competitors in the increasingly popular competition among taxi drivers to showcase the cleanest and most stylish minibus. The contest, known as...

KenGen profit up 54% to Sh10.5bn on growth and efficiency gains

KenGen’s OlKaria IV geothermal power production plant /FILE Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has reported a 54 per cent rise in profit after tax for the year ended June 30, as it remained the main power generator in the country. The...

Ranked: Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025

Ranked: 35 Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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SADC PF MP warns of economic shock as AGOA non-renewal threatens jobs and exports

Hon Ruth Mendes Chairperson of the SADC Parliamentary Forum’s Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Committee, Ruth Mendes, has warned that the non-renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States represents...

“You’ll Die Waiting for Justice”

Human rights are not respected in Eswatini, especially when you disagree with Tinkhundla [constituency system]. I am an example, I was harmed and injured by the police and no justice, no investigation, nothing. Not everyone that was harmed during...

Weekend fun for everyone

From Spring Fiesta at YOLO Lounge to The Queen’s Masquerade Ball and The Vintage Note wine & jazz affair, this weekend is packed with music, culture, and fun for everyone. Reading Time: 4 minutesThe weekend has officially clocked in, and the...