The Trouble With Nigeria’s Healthcare Syste

The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health. Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens,...

Malaria surge in Southern Africa sparks alarm: Zimbabwe among worst hit

Southern Africa is facing a troubling resurgence of malaria, with Zimbabwe, Botswana, eSwatini, and Namibia reporting fresh outbreaks, according to a new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The report...

Trump Admin Finds New Destination For Deported Illegals

The Trump administration reached a bilateral agreement intended to dissuade illegal immigration to the United States and establish more destinations for asylum seekers. The State Department signed a Safe Third Country agreement with Belize,...

Cape Verde captain Mendes on World Cup qualification dream

CAPE Verde captain Ryan Mendes is coming to terms with his nation’s historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 35-year-old forward plays for Turkish second division side Igdir but will lead his country on football’s biggest stage next...

King Mswati’s Advisory Council Chairman Paul Dlamini stops Sugar Corporation Managing Director from paying widow ex-Senator Ndileka Dlamini as late husband’s relatives demand share of millions.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Paul Dlamini, the Chairman of the Liqoqo King’s Advisory Council has written a letter to Nick Jackson, the Managing Director of the Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation(RESc) stopping the payment of widow Mrs Ndileka...

Finish them off

Reading Time: 5 minutesPolice side Royal Leopard made life easier for themselves after holding Maniema Union to a 1-1 draw in the CAF Confederation Cup match played at Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, DR Congo on Saturday. This was the first leg of...

MANZINI WATER SUPPLY PROJECT: MPs demand minister’s intervention

Reading Time: 4 minutesMembers of Parliament (MPs) have demanded the intervention of the Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, Prince Lonkhokhela to address concerns faced during the ongoing implementation of the Manzini region Water Supply...

The trouble with Nigeria’s healthcare system, by Michael Owhoko

The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health. Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens,...

Simba roar, Singida hold on

LOBAMBA: SIMBA took a commanding step towards the CAF Champions’ League group stage with an away 3-0 victory over Nsingizini Hotspurs of Eswatini in the first leg of their second preliminary round tie at the Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba,...

EEC’s proposed fees raise concerns

Reading Time: 4 minutesMembers of the public in the Manzini region have raised concerns over the proposed electricity standardised connection charges by the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC). The proposed charges were revealed by the Eswatini...

‘A small step’: MaMkhize all smiles after auction

MaMkhize – real name Shauwn Mkhize- has broken her silence after another auction of her assets, including her designer handbags, took place this week. The businesswoman is now making headlines after taking the helm of eSwatini soccer club, Mbabane...

Sundowns win in Nigeria as Pirates fall to DRC's Lupopo

Sundowns' Brazilian midfielder Lucas Ribeiro (L) tackles Esprerance's Ben Hmida Med Amine (R) during the CAF Champions League. [AFP] Mamelodi Sundowns scored five goals in Nigeria and Orlando Pirates conceded three in the Democratic Republic of...

Andile Mpisane mocked over soccer clip: ‘Send him to World Cup!’

Andile Mpisane – the son of MaMkhize, real name Shauwn Mkhize – has become the laughing stock of social media after he made his debut for the Mbabane Highlanders AM over the weekend. The 24-year-old father-of-four is both the chairman and a...

The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments Agree to Sell Controlling Interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC AG

ATLANTA & ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2025-- The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced...

Israel halts aid into Gaza until further notice, accuses Hamas of violating ceasefire agreement.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Israel has halted aid into Gaza while accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement, SkyNews reported on Sunday evening. The halting of the aid comes a few days after Hamas and Israel signed a ceasefire agreement...

43K animals vaccinated against FMD in Beitbridge

Foot-and-mouth disease About 43 000 various animal species have been vaccinated against the Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South. This was revealed in the Swine Disease Global Surveillance Report prepared by the Centre...

Nigeria tasked on production capacity to unlock Africa’s trade potential

•AfCFTA key to protecting continent’s trade interests, intra-African trade As global trade uncertainties continue, Nigeria and the rest of Africa have been urged to step up pace and industrialisation efforts as well as become more resilient in...

Cape Verde captain getting to grips with World Cup qualification

IGDIR, TURKEY – Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football fans around the world will be well aware of both him and his team. The 35-year-old is captain of the Cape Verde...

Syria’s Hidden Fleet: How Assad’s Regime Sold State Ships for One Dollar

In early January, under a pale winter sun over the Black Sea, satellites spotted a red-hulled cargo ship moored near a grain silo in Russian-occupied Crimea. The vessel was one of three Syrian cargo ships—Phoenicia, Laodicea, and Syria—accused by...

7 years of strong, inclusive growth

Prosper Ndlovu, National Editor CONSISTENT implementation of comprehensive macro-economic and sectoral reforms has set the economy on accelerated, strong and inclusive growth driven by higher productivity in major sectors, which has leapfrogged...