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...

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...

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...

7 years of strong, inclusive growth . . . as Zim economy defies global headwinds

Prosper Ndlovu Bulawayo Bureau CONSISTENT implementation of macro-economic and sectoral reforms has set the economy on accelerated and inclusive growth driven by higher productivity in major sectors, leapfrogging Zimbabwe above several regional...

WACC presents Jimmy Story

Ambassador Jimmy Story is the World Affairs Council Charleston's next speaker on Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Charleston Library Society on 164 King St. This timely talk will explore whether promoting democracy should remain a cornerstone of US...

‘Nonsense!’: Andile Mpisane showboats in club debut [watch]

Not for the first time, Andile Mpisane’s showboating antics on the pitch have left many soccer fans rolling their eyes. The son of Mbabane Highlanders AM president Shauwn Mkhize, or MaMkhize, made his debut for the club on Saturday, 18 October....

‘Cat’ still caged: Judge reserves ruling in Vusimuzi Matlala’s high-stakes bail battle

Cape Town – Judgment has been reserved in the bail appeal of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who faces multiple criminal charges including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, fraud, and money laundering. According to IOL, the...

EXPOSED:Defense Under Secretary Sanele Malambe in over R5million corruption scandal with SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff and other suppliers, separate First National Bank(FNB) account created for alleged money laundering.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Sanele Malambe, the Under Secretary(US) in the Ministry of Defense and State Security has been implicated in a highly syndicated corruption scandal involving SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff. The Defense and State...

'Cat' Matlala wants to be released for R100,000

CONTROVERSIAL businessman and alleged mastermind behind a series of contract killings, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has not provided any evidence of having suffered any medical condition after spending more than five months in custody. That was the...

Lebanon Judge grants former Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi’s son R180million bail, facing kidnapping criminal charges.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:A Judge in Lebanon has ordered the release on bail and imposed a travel ban on Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has been held for nearly a decade in pre-trial detention....

Close to 50 children placed under foster care

Reading Time: 2 minutesCLOSE to 50 children have been placed under foster care and guardianship across the country this month. This was revealed by the Deputy Director in the Department of Social Welfare, under the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office...

Cape Verde’s historic leap – from archipelagic underdogs to World Cup debutants

In a nation of only 525,000 people scattered across 10 volcanic islands off Africa’s west coast, football has long been more than just a game in Cape Verde – it is a symbol of unity and aspiration. The national team – nicknamed the “Blue Sharks” –...

MTN Bushfire trader applications now open

Reading Time: 2 minutesMTN Bushfire calls for experienced vendors specialising in high quality food, craft and experiential services to apply for the opportunity to trade at the 19th edition of the MTN Bushfire international festival of music and...

Five countries flagged for holding up Comesa-EAC-SADC mega trade bloc

Five members of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) are holding back the full rollout of a mega free-trade area (FTA) stretching across 26 African countries from Cape Town to Cairo, it has been revealed. The mega trade bloc...

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala awaits high court decision after bail appeal hearing

Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s fight for freedom continued in the Johannesburg high court on Monday where he appealed against the Alexandra magistrate’s court decision to deny him bail last month. Matlala, who faces multiple charges...

Pastors to buy new cars with “kweshumi” as Government approves salary review for civil servants, SNAT President Mbongwa Dlamini says offerings in church allowed but workers must put themselves and their families first amid financial struggles.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Some Christian civil servants might not enjoy the salary review approved by Government but their Pastos will be the biggest beneficiaries. It has been disclosed that, some church Administrators are already contacting...