Army confiscate over E2.2mln worth of dagga on the borderline
SpreadBy Thokozani Mazibuko The Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) has recorded significant progress in its efforts to curb cross-border drug…
Government
Employment Bill hits snag
SpreadBy Delisa Magagula The long-awaited Employment Bill, which aims to overhaul Eswatini’s four-decade-old labour law framework, has once again stalled…
Disqualified army hopefuls: ‘Shylocks have our IDs’
SpreadBy Thokozani Mazibuko For many youths in Eswatini, army recruitment is a lifeline out of poverty. Yet, for some, that…
Dozens of mourners injured at Odinga memorial in Kenya, Red Cross official says
SpreadDozens of mourners were injured on Saturday at a memorial service for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga as crowds swelled,…
Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president
SpreadMadagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and raised swords,…
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to reopen on Monday, Palestinian embassy in Egypt says
SpreadGaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt will reopen on Monday, the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said on Saturday, almost a…
MPs slam EWSC’s E166 mln employee benefits, reject new E137.3 mln loan request
SpreadBy Kwanele Dhladhla The Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) came under fierce attack in the House of Assembly as legislators…
Nigeria’s president says “worst is over” on independence day amid worsening hardship
SpreadNigerian President Bola Tinubu declared on Wednesday that the “worst is over” following a series of painful economic reforms that…
Madagascar protesters demand president’s resignation in fifth day of rallies
SpreadHundreds of protesters across Madagascar demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, taking to the streets for a…
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
SpreadThe U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White…