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King Mswati of Eswatini to pay a four-day state visit to Ghana
By Iddi Yire Accra, June 19, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama will host King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, next week for a four-day state visit to Ghana. A statement issued by the Presidency, copied to the Ghana News Agency...

King Mswati III of Eswatini in Ghana for a state visit next week
The Presidency has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will host King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, for a state visit to Ghana next week. The visit is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24 to Saturday, June 28 spanning four...

Kumasi prepares for royal visit of King of Eswatini
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Head of State and King of the Kingdom of Eswatini, King Mswati III is to undertake a four-day Royal visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu in the Ashanti region from the 24th to 28th of this month. The visit is to...

King Mswati III of Eswatini to visit Ghana next week
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Education Minister Owen Nxumalo says he will soon invite SNAT to monitor the permanent employment of teachers who are working on contracts.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Owen Nxumalo, the Minister of Education and Training says he will soon invite the Swaziland National Association of Teachers(SNAT) to monitor the permanent employment of teachers who are currently working on contracts....

Eswatini vs Tanzania Prediction and Betting Tips | June 11th 2025
Eswatini will square off against Tanzania at the Free State Stadium in the group stage of the COSAFA Cup on Wednesday. Both teams had a winless start to their campaign and will look to bounce back here. Sihlangu Semnikati are unbeaten in their...
Mbabane East MP Welcome Dlamini says MPs and Ministers’ Medical Aid must be stopped, politicians treated at Government hospitals so that they can feel the pain of emaSwati amid shortage of drugs.
By Musa Mdluli LOBAMBA:Welcome Dlamini, the Mbabane East Member of Parliament(MPs) says, perhaps MPs and Cabinet Ministers must have their Medical Aid benefit forfeited so that, they can feel the pain like all emaSwati amid shortage of drugs in...
Ex-Swazi Observer Business editor Mancoba Makhubu travels to the United States(US) for leadership training under Mandela Washington Fellow program.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Manqoba Makhubu, the former Swazi Observer Business editor has travelled to the United States(US) for leadership training under the Mandela Washington Fellows program. This was announced by the United States Embassy...

Kumasi to undergo major clean-up ahead of Eswatini King’s royal visit
In preparation for the anticipated royal visit of His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced a massive clean-up exercise scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025. The clean-up...
Lubombo MP Futhie ‘MaMkhize’ Ngcamphalala warns eSwatini might soon be a failed State as everything falls apart, says shortage of drugs in public hospitals worsening.
By Bongiwe Dlamini LOBAMBA:Futhie ‘MaMkhize’ Ngcamphalala, the Lubombo Regional Member of Parliament(MP) is worried that, eSwatini might soon be a failed State as everything falls apart. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, the Honorable MP said,...

Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council announces clean-up exercise ahead of visit by King of Eswatini
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC), under the leadership of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced a clean-up exercise across all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies. This exercise, scheduled...
OPINION:Finance Minister Neal Rijikernberg’s fiscal framework undermines efforts to fight poverty, Parliament approving loans sidelining emaSwati owned construction companies while parading lousy jobs with low salaries.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini The fiscal framework that forms part of the Government development agenda seems to be implemented in a manner that seeks to blind the people, offering jobs whose remuneration undermines human dignity. It should be noted...
PUDEMO leader Velaphi Mamba criticizes Defense Principal Secretary(PS) Prince Sicalo, says emaSwati need jobs with decent salaries not food donations.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Velaphi Mamba, a leader of the People’s United Democratic Movement(PUDEMO) says emaSwati need decent jobs and salaries not donations from Prince Sicalo and other members of the royal family. Speaking on this Visionary...
Tinkhundla Minister Sikhumbuzo Dlamini hands over projects worth over R2million at Ngudzeni, expresses Government’s commitment to addressing the needs of emaSwati.
By Bongiwe Dlamini NGUDZENI:Sikhumbuzo Dlamini, the Minister of Tinkhundla and Development has expressed Government’s commitment to addressing the needs of the people. The Minister, as quoted by Government online platforms, was speaking on Monday...
John Wesley Secondary School teacher Nompilo Mamba who took pictures and videos of armed police abducting children during political unrest leaves eSwatini in fear for her life, secures job in Ireland.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Nompilo Mamba, the Mbabane John Wesley Secondary School teacher who took pictures and videos of armed police officers abducting children inside the classroom during the political unrest, has left eSwatini and secured a job...
REVEALED:SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff to be banned as drugs supplier amid multibillion looting, Government implements Parliament recommendations while engaging South African Advocates to analyze corruption file.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:SwaziPharm Kareem Ashraff, the powerful, influential and politically connected prime suspect’ in the multibillion alleged stealing of public funds within the Ministry of Health resulting to the shortage of drugs in...
China to allow African countries to export goods without paying tax, eSwatini excluded for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:China will grant fifty-three(53) African countries zero-tariff treatment but, eSwatini will not benefit from this major economic benefit for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan, a Chinese Province. Zero-tariff...

Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
OPINION:Capturing the media won’t assist alleged corrupt thief SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff to evade accountability in the multibillion drugs shortage looting, his elderly journalists won’t survive pressure to defend him.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff, the alleged multibillion drugs shortage thief is busy assembling a team of elderly journalists to defend him amid calls for accountability. But Ashraff is failing to understand that, with...
Stars square up against Eswatini
DAR ES SALAAM: AS the Taifa Stars gear up for a COSAFA Cup fixture against Eswatini today, Head Coach Hemed ‘Morocco’ Suleiman has confirmed the squad will be without two key players. The players to be missed are midfielder Faisal Salum and...