‘Like human trafficking’: how US deported five men to Eswatini

Johannesburg – Roberto Mosquera’s family had no trace of him for a month after he was arrested by US immigration agents, until a government social media post revealed he had been deported to Africa’s last absolute monarchy. Immigration and Customs...

Ras Mubarak praises Eswatini as Africa’s Mecca of culture and tradition

Former Member of Parliament Ras Mubarak has praised Eswatini for its embrace of African heritage, pointing to the kingdom as a “mecca of culture and tradition” on the continent. In a recent social media post, Mubarak shared insights about cultural...

Reports of missing aircraft between Eswatini and South Africa

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNELSPRUIT – An airplane that departed from King Mswati III International Airport in Eswatini has yet to land in South Africa and contact with the aircraft has been lost. The aircraft, a Cessna 206, was due to land at Kruger...

Natural Resources Minister Prince Lonkhokhela signs Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Mozambique, project seeking to provide clean water for the benefit of Lomahasha residents to commence soon.

By Bongiwe Dlamini LOMAHASHA:Prince Lonkhokhela, the Minister of Natural Resources and Energy has, on behalf of eSwatini, signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Mozambique. The agreement signed this week, seeks to enhance a collaboration...

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...

Mbabane City Council records E167m income

Mbabane City Council recorded an income of E167 million for the 2024/25 year, a 4% rise from last year. The council also collected E255 million in rates, improved its cash reserves, and reduced its liabilities by 3%. Reading Time: 3 minutesThe...

Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Gciniwe Fakudze says surveillance cameras already assisting law enforcement agencies in detecting crime in Mbabane, enhancing traffic control.

By Nontsetselelo Nkambule MBABANE:Gciniwe Fakudze,the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Mbabane Municipality says the installed surveillance cameras are already assisting law enforcement agencies in detecting crime and traffic control....

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,...

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...

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0, qualify for World Cup

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time. The team from an archipelago off the coast of Senegal has about 550,000 inhabitants, making...

Yanga, Simba SC to miss key players in crucial CAF fixtures

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s football giants, Young Africans (Yanga SC) and Simba SC, have both departed for their crucial CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg matches this weekend, with both sides missing key players due to...

Thenjiwe Moseley takes Africa to the World with ‘Unplugged’ international comedy tour

South African comedian Thenjiwe Moseley has kicked off her international Thenjiwe Unplugged comedy tour, starting with sold-out shows in Durban and Eswatini earlier this month. Best known for her role as Judge Khambule on Moja Love and her sharp...

Cape Verde makes World Cup debut with 3-0 win over Eswatini

Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut after cruising to a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday, clinching first place in its African qualifying group for the 2026 tournament. The volcanic island nation off Africa’s west coast secured one of the...

Somhlolo Off-Limits for Local Games

Reading Time: 2 minutesSOCCER – For now and for the foreseeable future, the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) and its member clubs are not permitted to rent the refurbished Somhlolo National Stadium. This comes despite the venue being open for...

Miss Eswatini grand prize: Authorities actively working towards a resolution – ENCAC

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Stanley Dlamini, has revealed that the ongoing controversy surrounding the undelivered grand prize for Miss Eswatini Temvelo Mtsetfwa...

Madagascar new military President Colonel Michael Randrianirinan sworn in after ousting Andry Rajoelina, pledges to restore national unity and respect human rights.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Madagascar’s new military President Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in, pledging to promote national unity and respect human rights, the South African Broadcasting Corporation(SABC) reported on Friday....

Cabo Verde plugs its diaspora to score historic World Cup entry

Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes, a defender for Irish football team Shamrock Rovers, this week helped Cabo Verde make history by qualifying for next year’s World Cup. The island nation of around 525,000 people became the second-smallest nation to reach the...

An explosion of joy: how Cape Verde reached the World Cup

Except for the day Cape Verde obtained its independence from Portugal on 5 July 1975, the explosion of rapturous joy on the streets of Praia on Monday, after the Blue Sharks’s historic qualification for next year’s World Cup, following a 3-0...

Cape Verde qualify for World Cup for 1st time after beating Eswatini

Cape Verde players celebrate after defeating Eswatini 3-0 at Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, Cape Verde, October 13, 2025. /VCG Cape Verde players celebrate after defeating Eswatini 3-0 at Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, Cape...

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...