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Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza was close to King Mswati and was trying to assist eSwatini establish a R2billion power generation project, editor Zweli Martin Dlamini tells Rise FM.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza was close to King and, was trying to assist eSwatini establish a R2billion power generation project. This was disclosed by Swaziland News editor Zweli Martin Dlamini on...
OPINION:National Commissioner Vusi Manoma Masango must declare his relationship with alleged thief SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff, recuse himself in receiving update reports multibillion drugs shortage investigation.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini National Commissioner Vusi Manoma Masango is an alleged close friend to SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff and has been receiving money from the alleged multibillion thief, evidence substantiating this, if need arise, will...

Mayflower Police Arrest Eswatini National in R1.1 Million Dagga Bust
Police in Mayflower arrested a 29-year-old Eswatini national for dealing in dagga following a shootout near the Waverley Port of Entry on Saturday, 05 July 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 04:30 when officers, conducting patrols near...
King Mswati’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane says South African trade union leader Zwelinzima Vavi must personally come to eSwatini and attempt to overthrow the Monarch, he will know what makes bananas yellow.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane has warned Zwelinzima Vavi, the Secretary General of the South African Federation of Trade Unions(SAFTU) against threatening that, the King risk being overthrown for...

Mark Bettle: Partnership has grown from 19 students to 500 in 20 years
Over the past 20 years, the Piggs Peak Partnership has expanded the number of students it supports in Eswatini every single year. What began in 2006 with just 19 students at Fundukuwela High School has grown into a program now covering school fees...

Digital government app in Eswatini sparks public criticism over data privacy
A digital government application, which was launched in May in Eswatini, is facing public scrutiny over concerns about data privacy and security. The “Government In Your Hand” (GIYH) app was rolled out in a ceremony presided at by the country’s...
Eswatini Commerce Minister says Kingdom aims to increase mining contribution to Gross Domestic Product(GDP),strength fiscal stability.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Mancoba Khumalo,the eSwatini Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade says the Kingdom aims to increase mining contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to enhance fiscal stability. In economic...
Sinceni Clinic nurse LaThring plays with her one(1)year-old child during work hours, health workers across the country grounded with no working equipment while emaSwati die amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals.
By Bongiwe Dlamini SINCENI:Mrs Ngwenya known as LaThring was found playing with her one(1)year-old child here at Sinceni Clinic on Thursday playing with her one(1) year-old child. Nurses and other health workers across the country are grounded...
OPINION:State controlled journalists defending SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff for a few ‘pieces of silver’ complicit in the killing of emaSwati amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini Credibility is one of the basic principles that every journalist must uphold and defend, we have journalists in this country who sold their independence to SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff and, they found themselves...

MaMkhize in talks to buy Eswatini giants Mbabane Highlanders
Businesswoman and socialite, Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize, is reportedly looking to buy a new football club after Royal AM was liquidated MaMkhize is said to be engaged in ongoing negotiations to acquire the club, which is based in the Kingdom of...
REVEALED: Eswatini Government wants to delay salary increment for civil servants, four(4) months rejected extension systematic meant to hide behind Incwala until April 2026.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:The Public Sector Unions(PSUs) have collectively rejected a request by Government to delay the release of the highly anticipated salary review report, the Ministry of Public Service wanted a four(4) months extension to...

African Development Bank Approves $47.5 Million Loan To Spur Eswatini's Economic Growth
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group ( ) has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will support the government's efforts to transform the economy, achieve sustainable growth,...
Eswatini King Commends Students’ Conduct at Ghana’s KNUST
His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini has publicly praised ten emaSwati students pursuing studies at Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for their exemplary conduct and academic dedication. During an engagement in...
OPINION:Fighting climate change should not be a donor driven project, Government must allocate more money to the Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA).
By Zweli Martin Dlamini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini met a delegation from the Green Climate Fund African Division on Monday, he appealed for funding amounting to over R300million to support the country in tackling the climate change...
King Mswati says eSwatini making progress in achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati says eSwatini is making progress in achieving the United Nations(UN) Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) but told world leaders that, “the current global crises are threatening progress towards achieving...
Eswatini’s Monarch Advocates for Traditional Leaders in African Governance
King Mswati III of Eswatini has urged African governments to formally integrate traditional authorities into national development frameworks, calling them indispensable partners in addressing continental challenges. The monarch’s remarks came...

King Mswati III gifts $1,000 to each Eswatini student at KNUST
His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaMagongo, has gifted $1,000 each to the 10 Eswatini (emaSwati) students studying at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The generous...
EXPOSED:Eswatini Government now ‘forcing’ patients to sign discharge forms amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals to avoid being sued, document designed to exonerate State.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:The eSwatini Government is now forcing patients to sign discharge forms designed to exonerate the State amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals. The document has been designed to appear as if the patients who are...

King Mswati III gifts KNUST Eswatini students $1,000 each
His Majesty King Mswati III, accompanied by HRH Inkhosikati LaMagongo, gifted each emaSwati student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) a sum of USD 1,000 in a gesture that underscored the deep bond between Eswatini...

The two symbolic gifts Otumfuo presented to King of Eswatini at Manhyia Palace
A historic cultural exchange took place at the Manhyia Palace when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, welcomed His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini with two emblematic gifts symbolising unity, heritage, and a shared vision for Africa’s...