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Institutions warned against threatening ESHEC CEO’s life

By Bahle GamaEswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) CEO Dr. Lorreta Mkhonta is allegedly receiving threats from institutions of higher learning that have not been complying with the regulator’s standards.ESHEC was…

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Hoisting the Eswatini flag

Waffles and ZeeBy Siphesihle DlaminiWinning as if their lives depended on it! Barely a week goes by without Eswatini-born superstars, Uncle Waffles and Zee Nxumalo making it to the ‘trending…

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SWIFT planning launch of new central bank digital currency platform in 12-24 months

The Swift logo is seen in this illustration taken, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationBy Marc Jones LONDON – Global bank messaging network SWIFT is planning a new platform in…

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China told it faces ‘fork in the road’ as officials meet CEOs

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2024, in Beijing, China March 24, 2024. REUTERS/Jing XuBy Colleen Howe and Jing XuBEIJING –…

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SVNET Scholarship Recovery Programme raised over E48m for government in 2023

African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.By Lwazi DlaminiThe resounding success of the Scholarship Management and Loan Recovery has been amplified by the net revenue collection of E48 301 731…

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19.7% increase in funds allocated to the Council of Arts and Culture

A musician on stage By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Council of Arts and Culture has seen an increment of 19.7 per cent, from 8 682 735 allocated last financial year to 10…

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Minister Neal Rijkenberg’s E29.4bn pro-growth, inclusive budget

Finance Minister Neal RijkenbergBy Sifiso Sibandze Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg on Monday delivered a E29.4 billion pro-growth which is also viewed as being inclusive. Eswatini’s 2024/2025 budget presents a pro-growth…

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Women Farmer program created to close the unemployment gap

Makhosazane Mngometulu received her awards from the Minister of Agriculture, the Principal Secretary and Founder of Women Farmer Sonia PaivaBy Nokunceda MagagulaSonia Paivia has said that the Women Farmer program…

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We were unlucky – Sihlangu coach Dominic

Sihlangu head coach Dominic Kunene leaving the pitch in a sombre mood flanked by players.By Sibusiso MasilelaSihlangu head coach Dominic Kunene says they were unlucky during the 2026 FIFA World…

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Sihlangu ‘knighted’

Libya coach Milutin Seredojevic celebrating their winning goal over Sihlangu in the 2026 World Cup qualifers on Friday at Mbombela Stadium.By Sibusiso MasilelaIt was another painful day for the long-suffering…

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