How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...

Swedfund Invests $15 Million to Boost Loan Access for Civil Servants in Africa

Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed $15 million to Select Africa, a microfinance institution operating in Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi. The investment is aimed at improving access to credit for low-income public...

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa owes late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa a debt of gratitude for his service.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Ronald Lamola, the South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation says, the country owes the late Ambassador to France Emmanuel Nkosinathi ‘Nathi' Mthethwa a debt of gratitude for his service and devotion,...

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,...

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,...

Empowering girl child a collective responsibility – DPM

Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE deputy prime minister’s office yesterday joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child. The office called on governments and communities to build systems that protect, uplift, and...

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD: Investing in the girl child can transform the world

Reading Time: 2 minutesSITEKI – As government works towards achieving economic development for all, investing in the girl child has been identified as one of the most powerful ways to transform society. Senator Linda Nxumalo highlighted this...

New Tactic in ‘Facata’ Scam Uncovered

Reading Time: 2 minutesMBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has issued a stern warning to the public as fraudsters behind the infamous ‘facata’ scam have adopted a new and alarming tactic, impersonating police officers to deceive...

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...

Minister Savannah eyes UAE App to protect minors

Reading Time: 2 minutesLOBAMBA – Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Savannah Maziya has revealed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered to provide Eswatini with a mobile application (App) aimed at protecting...

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,...

Suspended South African Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya facing arrest for defeating the ends of justice as cops arrive at his home, was exposed by KZN Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:The Hawks have arrived at the home of suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya in Centurion, eNCA reported on Thursday. Sibiya might face charges for allegedly defeating the ends of justice, he was...

Fine Foreigners for Impregnating Girls – MP

Reading Time: 2 minutesMafutseni Member of Parliament Sabelo Mtetwa has urged government to consider introducing fines for foreign nationals who impregnate girls in Eswatini, saying such a move would help protect the girl child. Mtetwa made the...

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...

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...

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...

“Forget it I won’t stop speaking to Zwemart”, Mayiwane MP tells King’s Interpreter Sihle Dlamini’s online platform.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Thousands of civil servants marched to the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday to deliver a petition calling for the full implementation of the recently released salary review report. Eswatini, a tiny Kingdom ruled by...

Trump administration scrambles to find country to take Abrego Garcia before judge orders release

The Trump administration is struggling to find a foreign country willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national with a checkered legal history, as a federal judge in Maryland weighs ordering his release from immigration...

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...

Building Society Gets License to Operate as Bank

The Central Bank of Eswatini has granted a provisional banking license to SBS Bank Eswatini (formerly Swaziland Building Society). A new chapter begins for one of Eswatini’s oldest financial institutions. Reading Time: 2 minutesMBABANE – The...