"Be creative, compassionate in your ministry": Apostolic Nuncio to Consecrated in Eswatini

The Vatican diplomat, who represents the Holy Father in five of the nine member countries of IMBISA, said, “This Jubilee time invites us to be confident—not because we have no burdens, but because Christ is with us, carrying us, renewing us.” “May...

Boxer Retail reports strong IPO performance with 5. 3% earnings growth

Leading grocery discounter Boxer Retail comfortably met its IPO forecasts, increasing headline earnings a share by 5.3% in the 26 weeks ending August 31 after trading firmed in the second quarter. Net cash surged to R1.1 billion, up from R180...

REVEALED:Why local construction companies lost to Chinese company in Eswatini Water and Agricultural and Development Enterprise(EWADE) R150million Mpakeni Dam tender?.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:An investigation into the R154.8million Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Programme(MNWAP) has uncovered how local construction companies who were eyeing the Mpakeni Dam Seconday Distribution System tender lost to ZTCS, a...

UAE, Eswatini launch ‘SHE Powers Africa’ initiative to empower women

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York witnessed the launch of the "SHE Powers Africa" initiative, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union,...

Eswatini protesters rally at US Embassy over deportation deal

Pro-democracy protesters from Eswatini gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria on Friday, voicing strong opposition to a reported deal between the U.S. government and Eswatini’s monarchy that would see deported migrants returned to the...

OPINION:Eswatini Sovereignty for sale under King Mswati’s leadership, advocating for Taiwan Province to be recognized by the United Nations(UN) amounts to interference in China’s domestic affairs.

By Wandile Dludlu. One of the characteristics of an independent State is Sovereignty, this being the supreme right as a State to self-rule and autonomy before the world. This is what defines our being and self-determination amongst other States in...

Africa’s embrace of ‘Positive Masculinity’ is saving lives in five unique ways

by UN Regional Gender Advisers for Eastern and Southern Africa: Gaia Chiti Strigelli, UNICEF; Tapiwa Uchizi Nyasulu, UNFPA and Cynthia Amanda Lungu, UNAIDS. The concept of ‘Positive Masculinity’ is on the rise in Africa, driving media debates,...

Arts and Culture Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Stantly Dlamini says R1million new Government funded studio to focus on development and training but there’s a commercial component.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Stantly Dlamini, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture(ENCAC) says the newly launched R1million Government funded studio will focus on development and training. Speaking to...

Zimbabwean businessman Tendani Sebata sends best wishes to Simba Bhora

GABORONE – Botswana-based Zimbabwean businessman Tendani Sebata has sent his best wishes to Zimbabwean champions Simba Bhora ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League clash against Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs on Sunday at Somhlolo Stadium....

A blueprint for unity: Why Eswatini’s reed dance resonates across the region

Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub THE air above the royal kraal pulsed — not only with the rhythmic stomp of thousands of bare feet striking the ochre earth, but with the resonant clack-clack-clack of emafahlawane — the beaded...

OPINION:Why State journalists tried to intimidate me with businessman Mike Mamba known to be linked to dangerous “tinkabi” on multimillion smuggling of drugs?.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini Mike Mamba is one of the most feared businessman in eSwatini, he is known to be linked to “tinkabi” and was implicated in the killing of businessman Thulani Mndvonti, the criminal case disappeared and never saw the light of...

Businessman Vusimuzi Matlala returns to court for bail application

JOHANNESBURG - Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala continues his quest for freedom. He is back at the Alexandra magistrate’s court for his bail application. Matlala is accused of ordering a hit on his ex-girlfriend, but maintains he...

At IMBISA Plenary, Church in Eswatini Lauded for Development, “preaching gospel in different aspects of life”

The Eswatini government official said that the Catholic Church in the country has 47 primary schools, 13 high schools, one nursing college and one vocational center for people living with disabilities. Further lauding the Catholic Church’s...

King Mswati appeals for R43billion donations to assist eSwatini fight climate change.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:King Mswati has appealed to the international community to donate about R43billion($2.4billion) and assist eSwatini fight climate change by implementing a plan seeking to reduce 2.24 million tonnes of greenhouse gas...

Rights advocates accuse Eswatini of stalling case weighing US deportations

A judge in Eswatini has failed to appear for a court hearing about the continued detention of four men deported there by the United States. The case, scheduled for Thursday, was brought by several non-profit organisations that have challenged the...

Edd Branson Publishers backs inaugural Eswatini disability arts festival

Edd Branson Publishers backs inaugural Eswatini disability arts festival Edd Branson Publishers has been invited to participate in the inaugural Disability Arts Festival in Sidvokodvo, Eswatini on September 27. The event is organized by the...

Texila American University Zambia: The Preferred Destination for Eswatini Students Pursuing Global Careers in Healthcare and Education

Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) is emerging as the preferred destination for Eswatini students in medicine and education, offering global recognition, modern labs, and tailored support for international learners. Reading Time: 3...

Jamaican man wrongly sent back to Eswatini from U.S. now back in his home country.

September 24th 2025. After spending two months in a maximum-security prison in Eswatini, Orville Etoria, a Jamaican man, has finally returned to his home country. Along with four other migrants, he had been deported to the Southern African nation...

Human Rights Measurement Initiative(HRMI) releases report on eSwatini human rights violations, presented to pro-democracy leaders under the MultiStakeholder Forum(MSF).

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE: The Human Rights Measurement Initiative(HRMI) in coordination with the Multi Stakeholder Forum Swaziland(MSF), convened a meeting in Johannesburg on Wednesday to present HRMI’s latest human rights report on eSwatini....

Gasic meets with Eswatini's principal secretary of defence

BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic met with Eswatini's Principal Secretary of Defence, Prince Sicalo Nkopolo Dlamini, in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and defence cooperation between Serbia and Eswatini....