Times of Eswatini

King receives new Angola, Ghana envoys ...

MANZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has called for stronger economic cooperation between Eswatini and Ghana. The King urged both countries to translate existing bilateral agreements into tangible trade, investment and business opportunities that...

Mixed reactions from civil servants

MBABANE – As some civil servants get their salary review pay this month, there are mixed feelings as some feel left out while others are ecstatic. The mixed feelings emanate from the fact that the consultant - Emergence Human Capital T/A Emergence...

Relief for Kubuta folk as Footbridge constructed

KUBUTA – Three injuries and two deaths in three years are among the driving reasons behind the construction of the Esihulubeni Suspended Footbridge at KaMbhoko, Kubuta. According to the Programme Manager of the American, Engineers in Action...

Govt delivers 3 more houses

NHLAMBENI - The house Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla handed over to one Sipho Maseko yesterday under the Nhlambeni Inkhundla. (INSET) Maseko receiving his house keys from the deputy prime minister.

Police destroy rearms

MATSAPHA - The Royal Eswatini Police Service joined the globe in destroying firearms in an operation held at the Matsapha Police Academy. A total of 88 firearms comprising of shotguns, pistols rifles and homemade devices were destroyed during this...

Pick n Pay rewards shoppers with E78 000 prizes

MATSAPHA- Pick n Pay Eswatini has handed over prizes worth E78 000 to winners of nationwide promotional campaigns that attracted more than 5 000 verified entries. Zanele Dlamini receiving her motorbike from the Pick n Pay and Food Chain representatives...

MAJOR CAREER MILESTONE FOR 10 UNESWA STUDENTS:

MANZINI – Eswatini Mobile has officially announced 10 UNESWA students who are part of many who have secured fully-paid internships across Inyatsi Group Holdings companies. Congratulating the students, Inyatsi Group Executive Chairman Michelo Shakantu...

3 ministries hit jackpot

10% extra for some sta at Finance, Public Service, Economic Planning Treasury already processing, bumper pay in next 2 weeks Windfall sparks exclusive o ers for civil servants

CIC pushes for 30% local share in major construction projects

EZULWINI - Construction Industry Council (CIC) Chief Executive Officer Maqhawe Mnisi addressing the gathering. (ABOVE) Government, Parliament and CIC leaders at the CIC Stakeholder Forum 2026.

1st liSwati woman conquers Mount Kilimanjaro

TANZANIA - Franziska Nomagugu Pfeiffer, a 57-year-old businesswoman, Owner and Founder of Freshly Ground (Salt & Pepper) Restaurant in Matsapha, has made history as the first woman from Eswatini to summit Mount Kilimanjaro.

JC BRINGS SMILES TO 300 KWALUSENI CENTRAL PUPILS...

MATSAPHA - Dr Bishop Robert Kasaro with a pupil from Kwaluseni Central Primary School where his church, Jesus Calls Worship Centre, presented 200 jerseys, 150 pairs of shoes and 150 pairs of socks to Jesus.Calls 300 pupils at the school yesterday....

St Aidan’s Primary shines at Inyatsi Schools Arts Competition:

LOBAMBA – The curtain is drawing to a thrilling close on the Inyatsi Schools Arts and Culture Competition. This is after different schools showed off their talents yesterday in the first phase of the Inyatsi Schools Arts and Culture Competition. The...

RAPIST PASTOR CONFESSES:

MBABANE – The Apostolic Faith Church International, where the women were allegedly raped and killed.

King safely returns from SACU Summit

His Majesty King Mswati III greets Emazinyane at King Mswati III International Airport upon his return from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit. The King was accompanied by Inkhosikati LaGija as they received a warm welcome from members of...

Lloyiso rocks MoMo Xperience 3rd edition

MALKERNS - South African sensation, Lloyiso performing on stage at the MoMo Xperience.

Heist-linked Tswana men busted with explosives

MBABANE - Joseph Tshimologo and Boipuso Jabulani Keagile leaving the Mbabane Magistrates Court after their first appearance.

EmaSwati lose E6.2m to ‘bofacata’

Cheetahs return to Eswatini after 35-year absence

LAVUMISA - The reintroduction of cheetahs in Eswatini forms part of the Southern African Cheetah Metapopulation Programme, a regional initiative aimed at boosting the long-term survival of the vulnerable species through carefully managed translocations...

DPM receives smartphone donations

The Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla receiving some of the donated smartphones, Prodigi Connect devices and BraiileNote Touch cell readers from the Minister for ICT Savannah Maziya while other government officials look on.

First group deported

SIKHUPHE - After three months of detention in Eswatini for illegally entering the country, remaining without authorisation and engaging in illegal gambling activities, the first group of foreign nationals has been deported to their respective...

KING RECEIVES SOUTH AFRICA, ZAMBIA CREDENTIALS

LOZITHA - His Majesty King Mswati III has expressed his hope that the upcoming SACU Summit will produce resolutions to provide a clear pathway for addressing the challenges faced by member States. The Southern African Customs Union (SACU), is the...

22 lives lost in 3 months - NATCOM

MANZINI – Gender-based violence claimed 22 lives across Eswatini in the first three months of 2026, including seven children. Police warned that the scourge was escalating despite ongoing efforts to curb it. National Commissioner of Police Vusi...

Police raid, close Chinese restaurant over mystery booze

Missing toddler found dead in Mbabane River

EZULWINI - The two-year-old child who went missing from his home at Gelekeceni last Wednesday has been found dead in the Mbabane River. The body of Uvikelwe Maseko was found in the river yesterday afternoon after a six-day search by the police and...

Use public hospitals - Parly clerk urges PM, Cabinet

FINALLY, WORLD CUP IS HERE!

MEXICO - Performers dance during the World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico before the Mexico vs South Africa game.

King congratulates Zimbabwe on UN Security Council election

ZIMBABWE – His Majesty King Mswati III has congratulated Zimbabwe on its election to represent Africa on the United Nations Security Council for the 20272028 term. The message was delivered yesterday by Prince Lindani during a courtesy call on...

Smugglers abandon E1.6m cigarette consignment

MHLUMENI – Members of the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) have intercepted illicit cigarettes worth more than E1.6 million during an anti-smuggling operation conducted along the country’s eastern border yesterday. According to a statement issued...

Sicalo Foundation donates to over 3 000

TIMPHISINI – More than 3 000 residents from Timphisini and Ntfonjeni received food parcels, blankets and sleeping mattresses yesterday, prompting heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty King Mswati III and the Sicalo Foundation. The beneficiaries said the...

New EPTC MD challenged on integrity

MBABANE – The newly-appointed Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation Managing Director Thulani Fakudze at the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology yesterday. (ABOVE) ICT Minister Savannah Maziya congratulating the...

New Road Transportation Board announced:

MBABANE - “Sweep the house.” This mandate was given to the newly-appointed Road Transportation Board and the Road Transportation Appeal Board by the Minister for Public Works and Transport, Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe, yesterday. By ‘sweeping the...

Over 560kg goods destroyed in Mbabane raid

MBABANE – More than 560kg of grocery products were condemned and destroyed yesterday after the Municipal Council of Mbabane (MCM) conducted food safety inspections in parts of the city. The inspections targeted 21 shops in Corporation, Extension 3 and...

Travellers frustrated, endure long queues

OSHOEK – Frustrated travellers spent up to four hours in queues yesterday as new border regulations took effect. Hundreds of motorists and commuters were left stranded at Oshoek Border Post after the introduction of South Africa’s new foreign vehicle...

Eswatini retains 7th among Africa’s Industrial elite

MBABANE - Eswatini has cemented its position among Africa’s most industrialised economies, ranking seventh on the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Africa Industrialisation Index (AII) 2025. This is despite growing competition across the continent and...

Killing has become too easy – judge

Hawkers fear delays under new SA rules

Shembe church sets strict marriage rules ...

NGABEZWENI – Amakhosazana dancing during the sacred dance known as Umgidi at Ngabezweni Royal Residence. Confessing to the Shembe faith is a must for any man wishing to marry a member of the church.

E28.2m damage in Pick n Pay fire

NHLANGANO - The devastating fire that gutted the Pick n Pay supermarket at Nhlangano Mall, causing damage estimated at E28.2 million, has sparked widespread commercial disruption. This is because it led to extended power outages affecting multiple...

Shembe services: 111-year-old among 100 baptised ...

BETHANY – An elder of the Nazareth Baptist Church assisting a born-again member while other members queue for baptism at Bhidlilili River. A 111-year-old woman (not in pic) was baptised alongside 100 members of the church yesterday.

Unyazi Lwezulu pays visit to Indlovukazi

BUHLENI - “Unyazi Lwezulu is here to pray for the country.” This was said by Prince Gcina when introducing the leader of the Nazareth Baptist Church to Her Majesty the Queen at Buhleni Royal Residence yesterday. The religious leader paid a courtesy...

King meets AzerGold mining company

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – His Majesty King Mswati III holds a meeting with the Chairman of AzerGold mining company, Zakir Ibrahimov, in Baku, Azerbaijan yesterday, during which they discussed several issues of mutual interest in mineral exploration.

Throngs welcome Unyazi Lwezulu ...

ESABELWENI - Members the Nazareth Baptist Church singing praises while others hold that were presented to His Unyazi Lwezulu upon his arrival at Esabelweni. (INSET) His Unyazi Lwezulu observing the congregation shortly after his arrival at Esabelweni,...

PAC slams Judiciary over E95m bail bonds

LOBAMBA – The Judiciary has paid over E1 million from the E95 million linked to concluded and pending court matters. The money had remained unclaimed in government accounts and raised concerns from parliamentarians. This emerged during the Judiciary’s...

King invites oil, mining companies

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – His Majesty King Mswati III today invited State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and mining companies to invest in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The King extended the invitation when he made a courtesy call to President...

Africa-EU agree on 84 points

Climate change, youth unemployment cited as urgent issues Calls for peaceful dialogue to resolve Russia, Ukraine war

Have a blessed day!

NAPSAWU’s bid against Fire chief recall dismissed

MBABANE – The Industrial Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by NAPSAWU challenging the appointment of Chief Fire Officer Luke Lushaba. The court held that the National Public Service and Allied Workers Union (NAPSAWU) failed to establish legal...

OACPS hails King’s leadership, hospitality

MBABANE – Secretary General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), Moussa Saleh Batraki, has praised King Mswati III for what he described as exceptional leadership, generosity and unwavering commitment to international...

King announces new stadium plans, crowns Nsingizini champs!

OACPS pushes for financial independence

Prince Lindani (2nd R) and Clerk To Parliament Bennedict Xaba (R) with Yaya Doumba Marius who is President Afrique Central and OACPS Parliamentary Committee (L) and Secretary General Moussa Selah Batraki during the first international conference of...

Ezulwini Palazzo hosts 1st conference, over 500 delegates

EZULWINI – Over 500 delegates from different countries will be part of the first conference to be held at the newly-opened Ezulwini Palazzo which was commissioned by His Majesty King Mswati III a few days ago. The delegates, who are Members of...

We will not give in to pressure

New rule for cars entering SA

MBABANE - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will strictly enforce a new customs rule requiring all drivers of foreign-registered vehicles to complete a mandatory temporary importation declaration before entering the country. This is effective...

King has clear plan for Eswatini’s development

Happy Workers’ Day

THE overall lesson of May Day comes from socialist activists seeking improvement in working conditions. The belief is that unless workers stand up for themselves, they will be exploited by businesses, so they must protest peacefully for better pay,...

3 African countries face US sanctions

Mpaka ATM bombing suspects in court ...

MANZINI – Accused Dumisani Goodman Ngubane, Arnaldo Mapswanganhe and Lethukuthula Hlongwa appear before Magistrate Khumalo at the Manzini Magistrates Court during the Mpaka ATM bombing trial proceedings yesterday.

His Majesty commissions Starlink gateway ...

MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III commissioned Starlink gateway at Dwaleni yesterday. Speaking through Prince Sicalo, the King said the fast Starlink internet will now be accessible in all parts of Eswatini without the need for towers and cables.

King Mswati III exemplary Monarch - African kings

Hailstorm hits over 1 400 people

• Over 289 homes, schools damaged • Hhohho, Lubombo regions worst hit • Urgent need for aid

Doors are open for talks - govt

BULANDZENI – Three vulnerable families who once slept in leaking huts now have safe shelter, thanks to a church-led housing drive unveiled yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla officially handed over the newly built houses at Ndzingeni...

OVER E18m, 251 CATTLE FOR TETFULO

LOZITHA – Montigny Group presents E2 million towards tetfulo. Montigny Investments and Inyatsi Group jointly injected E3.5 million into the tetfulo as over E18 million gifts were presented to His Majesty the King.

KING WELCOMES TAIWAN SECURITY CHIEF

(FAR L) His Majesty King Mswati III welcomed Director General of the National Security Bureau of Taiwan, Ming-Yen Tsai on Wednesday where Tsai conveyed a congratulatory message from His Excellency President Lai Ching-te on the King’s 40 years on the...

40/58 REHEARSALS GATHER PACE ...

LOBAMBA - Drum majorettes in full swing at Somhlolo National Stadium, as rehearsals for the upcoming 40/58 double celebration intensified, bringing together culture, discipline and national pride in a show of unity and love for the King.

PSUs TO JOIN LEADERS IN PUSH FOR SALARY NOTCHING

MANZINI – Civil servants during a meeting held at the SNAT Centre yesterday, where union members were briefed on the outcome of Monday’s engagement with the Government Negotiation Team. Public Sector Unions have resolved to join their leadership in...

CIVIL SERVANTS’ ANNUAL INCREMENTS ON HOLD, FOR NOW

MANTSHOLO – This house, situated on Eswatini Nation Land at Mantsholo, together with other immovable and movable property linked to former STANLIB broker Ntombifuthi Portia Nkambule (inset), is set to be sold by public auction. The order follows...

Man wanted for theft of 4 FNB vehicles worth E4.5m

HEAD TEACHERS SUMMONED OVER E2.5m CORPORAL PUNISHMENT LAWSUITS

Minister for Education and Training Owen Nxumalo (Inset) addressing head teachers on major reforms at Ngwane Park High School in Manzini yesterday. The ministry is moving to standardise school fees, abolish corporal punishment following E2.5 million...

ACCOUNTS CLERK ALLEGEDLY STEALS OVER E2.4m, ASSETS ATTACHED ...

MBABANE – Investigations have revealed how a former accounts clerk at Khabo Investment (Pty) Ltd allegedly embezzled over E2.4 million from her employer over a period of three years, according to a court affidavit. The alleged theft enabled Sebenele...

ESWATINI WILL SURVIVE THROUGH GOD’S PROTECTION - KING

ENDURING HARDSHIP ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS - HIS MAJESTY

LOBAMBA - His Majesty King Mswati III delivers the Word of God during the Easter Sunday service at Somhlolo National Stadium. The King emphasised the importance of divine guidance and the necessity of enduring hardship to achieve success. (L) Pastors’...

HAPPY EASTER MONDAY!

Typically celebrated with church services, Easter Monday is a Christian holiday that marks the day after Jesus Christ rose from the dead, according to the Christian faith.*

BLESSED GOOD FRIDAY!*

WE can celebrate on Good Friday because Christ’s death was a sacrifice so that we could receive the gift of eternal life. The Bible tells us that Jesus bore our sins, shame and burden on the cross. The results changed the course of humanity and what...

GOVT LAUNCHES ROYAL SIGNATURE EXPO 2026

MBABANE – Government has officially launched the Royal Signature Expo and Mega Raffle, positioning the initiative as a premium platform aimed at driving high-end investment and elevating Eswatini’s presence in global luxury markets. The launch, led by...