Weekend Thrills Across Eswatini: Parties, Networking, and Adrenaline Action

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe kingdom is buzzing with excitement this weekend, offering something for every vibe seeker, whether you’re chasing high-energy beats, soulful sounds, powerful networking, or adrenaline-fueled action. Eswatini Bank Fetch...

SARS seizes MaMkhize’s millions: From Lamborghinis to Louis Vuitton

Cape Town – Businesswoman Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize’s assets are being auctioned by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) due to her owing roughly R40 million in taxes. According to The Citizen, the first round of auctions included a 2022...

SADC region banks process E218.6bn transactions

Eighty-seven banks across 15 SADC countries processed E218.6 billion in August. The region is pushing for multi-currency settlement to boost intra-trade. Reading Time: 2 minutesEIGHTY-SEVEN banks, including central banks from 15 countries under...

OPINION:Likhwane Beneficiary Fund orphans and widows must consider suing Eswatini Electricity Company(EEC) and Managing Director Enerst Mkhonta for colluding with CEO Peter Mgcini Shongwe to steal over R200million.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini Enerst Mkhonta, the Managing Director of the Eswatini Electricity Company(EEC) and his senior Management must be held accountable for transferring the over R200million late workers’ pensions to Likhwane Beneficiary Fund...

REVEALED:How Eswatini Electricity Company(EEC) senior Managers colluded to steal late workers’ pensions by laundering over R200million through Likhwane Beneficiary Fund.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Peter Mgcini Shongwe,the then Eswatini Electricity Company(EEC) Commercial Services Manager established Likhwane Beneficiary Fund in what appeared to be a well-syndicated corruption machinery activated to steal over...

Africa’s strongest currencies by region in 2025: Implications for travel and investment

From the resilient West African franc in Francophone states to the stable pula in Southern Africa, the performance of local currencies is redefining how Africans move across borders and how investors gauge opportunity on the continent. While...

15 things to know about Cape Verde

Citizens of Cape Verde, a small island nation in West Africa, are beaming with pride following their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup after an intense match with Eswatini on Monday. Beyond this, the West African nation is prominent...

Take advantage of Mpakeni Dam project – King

Reading Time: 2 minutesHis Majesty King Mswati III has encouraged residents in areas near Mpakeni Dam to take advantage of the game-changing project, which is part of the Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Programme (MNWAP). The project is...

EXPOSED:Master of the High Court Phumzile Thomo grabs multimillion eStates bank accounts in a suspected act of corruption, widows and orphans grounded with no money.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Phumzile Thomo, the Master of the High Court has allegedly seized control of all multimillion eStates bank accounts in a suspected act of corruption thus, grounding widows and orphans across the country who are now...

REVEALED:How Eswatini Electricity Company(EEC) senior Managers colluded to steal late workers’ pensions by laundering over R200million through Likhwane Beneficiary Fund.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Peter Mgcini Shongwe,the then Eswatini Electricity Company(EEC) Commercial Services Manager established Likhwane Beneficiary Fund in what appeared to be a well-syndicated corruption machinery activated to steal over...

Businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala denied bail

The ruling was passed by the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will remain in custody after his bail application was rejected by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Matlala faces...

Transnet Engineering signs another contract with Eswatini Railways

Transnet Engineering (TE) earlier this month signed a three-year contract with Eswatini Railways (ESR) for the supply and delivery of 26 rolling stock wheelsets for wagons, as well as for D-shed service, or maintenance, of ESR’s locomotives. TE...

Comprehensive and Sustainable Rules of Origin Capacity Building Initiative for Eswatini Customs Officials and for Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Officials

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Underunder the framework of the EU-WCO RoO Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, commenced a comprehensive and...

Mark Bettle: Partnership keeps Eswatini students in school

Breadcrumb Trail Links Kings County Record Life Saint John & South Salon Students at Ekuvingelweni. SUBMITTED This week marks the start of the third term in Eswatini, bringing both excitement and worry for families. While students return to...

People living with HIV in fear as impact of donor funding cuts begin to show in eSwatini

Nompilo Mdluli — in brown jacket — and Simphiwe Matsebula — in black jersey are worried that the Pepfar pause on HIV services in eSwatini could negatively affect the lives of people living with HIV especially daily access to antiretroviral...

African entrepreneurs seek closer links with Taiwan's tech sector

Taipei, Sept. 16 (CNA) Seeking to strengthen ties between Taiwan and African nations, a group of young African entrepreneurs visited Taipei last week for talks with government and corporate representatives. The idea is to "build bridges" between...

Empowering Zambia’s Future: Education, Economy and Military as Pillars of Global Influence.

By Gift Mulenga, University of Zambia, International Relations Student. Zambia, a land-linked nation in Southern Africa, stands at a crossroads with the potential to elevate its global influence. With a rich legacy of prioritizing education, a...

Graduate fired for attending graduation

Reading Time: 3 minutesA Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science Education graduate from the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) has allegedly been fired from her job for attending her graduation. Sebenele Dlamini was amongst the thousands of...

Cape Verde becomes second-smallest nation to reach World Cup

CAPE Verde has become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the 2026 finals ahead of continental...

Diageo to Pay Sh96.9mn in COMESA Competition settlement

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Global beverage firm Diageo has agreed to pay $750,000 (Sh96.9 million) to settle a four-year competition investigation by the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) over alleged restrictive business practices across several...