We have lost a gallant soldier – ESNAJ

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe journalism fraternity has lost a gallant soldier whose voice, dedication and comradeship helped shape the country’s media industry. Eswatini National Association of Journalists (ESNAJ) has said following the death of journalist Bongani ‘Bobo’ Dlamini. Dlamini affectionately known as ‘Bobo’ and ‘Mshini Kalova’ died on Tuesday leaving behind a legacy of commitment to journalism and the unity of media practitioners. In a condolence statement issued ye…

‘Investors may get permanent residence’

Reading Time: 2 minutesForeign investors and individuals with scarce skills could soon have a new route to settling permanently in the country without necessarily becoming citizens. This follows plans to introduce permanent residence and permanent residence-by-investment visas under the proposed Immigration Bill, which acting Minister of Home Affairs Pholile Shakantu said must be expedited. Ministry of Home Affairs Principal Secretary Nhlanhla Nxumalo said the proposed chang…

MPs demand digital police recruitment following long queues

Reading Time: 3 minutesMEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have called on the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) to work with the ministry of information, communication and technology (ICT) to introduce an online police recruitment system and end the use of paper applications. The legislators said the recent police recruitment exercise, which saw thousands of young people queuing for days to submit their applications, showed the need for government to embrace digital transformatio…

1.2M POPULATION STAGNATES AS ASIANS BOOM – MP

Radio licence awardee linked to 2021 unrest, MP claims

LOBAMBA – The granting of two commercial radio broadcasting licences has come under political scrutiny. This follows allegations that one of the awarded companies is linked to individuals associated with progressive political movements who were allegedly involved in the political unrest that rocked the country in 2021. The allegations were made by Mbabane East Member of Parliament (MP), Welcome Dlamini, who questioned the vetting process followed before the licences were awa…

ENPF NEW BOARD: No slander will make me digress – Minister

Reading Time: 2 minutesMINISTER of Labour and Social Security Phila Buthelezi says no amount of slander will make him digress from what he believes is right. This was shared by the minister during the debate of the ministry of labour and social security second quarter perfomance report with its portfolio committee yesterday. The minister had been asked to give insights on what was happening with regards to the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) board of directors. Minis…

Emtee rocks Swati merchandise on stage

HOSPITALS RESTRUCTURING TO COST GOVT E9.97 MILLION ANNUALLY

‘I turned my biggest health fear into motivation’

Poor FIFA rank for Sihlangu rivals Malta

Local SMEs face extinction threat from foreign competition

ESWATINI REALIGNS AGRICULTURE INVESTMENT PLAN WITH KAMPALA DECLARATION

Two Vietnamese nationals repatriated from Eswatini

Eswatini strengthens disease surveillance amid ebola threat

Jobseekers brave cold night to apply for police jobs

FOREIGNERS EMPOWERED WHILE EMASWATI SUFFER – NGUDZENI MP

IPM Dinner guests turn out in style

‘MaMkhize’ praises stars after crucial derby win

‘Bull’ feast on ‘Birds’ again!

HOSPITALS TO GET BOARDS, GENERAL MANAGERS IN MAJOR MANAGEMENT SHAKE-UP