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King commissions nationwide Army recruitment

His Majesty King Mswati III and the Queen Mother Indlovukazi at the 25th Army Day celebrations at Nokwane on Friday.By Thokozani Mazibuko The Kingdom of Eswatini continues to intensify its…

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‘Public service is a marathon, not a race’

Manzini Municipal Council CEO Lungile DlaminiBy Kwanele Dhladhla Astute Municipal Council of Manzini Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lungile Dlamini has expressed a strong sense of belief that collaboration remains key to…

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Ex-FIFA boss Blatter and France great Platini to learn fate in corruption case

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini By John RevillZURICH, Switzerland – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini will appear before a Swiss court…

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South African rand jumps as markets ponder US tariffs

A person counts South African RandsJOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand gained on Monday as investors awaited clarity on the next round of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.At 1413 GMT,…

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Russian central bank sees chance of prolonged low oil price cycle

Fears that oil prices could collapse to 1980s levelsMOSCOW – Russia’s central bank has warned the Kremlin’s policymakers the United States and OPEC have the capacity to flood the oil market and cause a…

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Chinese EV giant BYD’s fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYDBEIJING – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD’s net profit leapt 73.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to a record 15 billion yuan ($2.1 billion), it said…

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New Maize disease threatens farmers, Pannar offers a solution

By Bahle GamaA newly emerging maize disease, Goss’s Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight, has been detected in South Africa, sparking concerns among farmers and agricultural experts. The disease, which can…

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ERS set to collect E16.5 billion in revenue

The Eswatini Revenue Services (ERS) is on track to set a new revenue collection record of E16.5 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year. This projection marks a significant increase from…

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E1.41 billion Education budget increase

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe government of Eswatini has made a substantial financial commitment to education, with the 2025/26 budget reaching an all-time high of E5.41 billion, marking a cumulative increase of…

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Minister Nzima necessitates the creation of job opportunities for youth

By Siphesihle DlaminiMinister of Sports, Culture, and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, has reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Eswatini. His remarks come in…

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