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SARS has allegedly targeted businessman Dali Tambo for R1.7 million in unpaid tax
Briefly
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August 18, 2025
Popular South African television host and media personality Dali Tambo is reportedly owing the taxman over R1 million SARS has reportedly applied for a judgment against Tambo as he reportedly owes over R1.7 million in unpaid personal income tax....
SARS has allegedly targeted businessman Dali Tambo for R1.7 million in unpaid tax
Briefly
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August 18, 2025
Popular South African television host and media personality Dali Tambo is reportedly owing the taxman over R1 million SARS has reportedly applied for a judgment against Tambo as he reportedly owes over R1.7 million in unpaid personal income tax....
EXPOSED:Taiwan rice worth over R10million hidden at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, to be distributed to MPs and used by Ambassador in influencing upcoming eSwatini’s Tinkhundla undemocratic elections.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Taiwan donated rice worth over R10million but the food was kept by the National Disaster Management Agency(NDMA) under the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office. Eswatini is an absolute Monarchy where about 70% of the population...
Eswatini Man (29) Loses Everything to Gambling Addiction
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesA 29-year-old Eswatini man shares how gambling addiction cost him his career, relationships, and financial stability, and why he wants others to avoid the same trap. “I’ve lost it all,” was a confession of a 29-year-old...
Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize announces luxurious Eswatini getaway following SARS saga
Briefly
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August 18, 2025
Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize recently announced her latest project despite her recent financial crisis The infamous socialite has been tied to a controversial SARS saga; however, she is focusing on making her money back after promoting her luxe travel...
Govt and EU Commit to Empower Eswatini Youth for Sustainable Development
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernment, in partnership with the European Union, has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping young people with the skills, opportunities, and resources they need to become active drivers of the nation’s sustainable...
Board shake-up at MTN, including new South Africa CEO, as company streamlines beyond 2025
Engineering News
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Telecommunications group MTN Group has made changes to its board and operating model as it looks beyond 2025. During an evaluation of its Ambition 2025 strategy and its execution over the past several months, which determined the strategy remains...
Eswatini to host COSSASA Games 2025 at Somhlolo Stadium, supported by INSTACASH and other partners.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:The Confederation of Schools Sports Associations of Southern Africa (COSSASA) Games 2025 are being hosted in Eswatini starting August 24 to August 27, with an anticipated 1,000 delegates set to converge at Somhlolo...
Eswatini Health Crisis: ESPPRA Halts E570M Medical Supply Tenders
Eswatini Observer
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August 17, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe procurement woes plaguing the Ministry of Health show no sign of easing, as the Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ESPPRA) has once again halted the awarding of critical health tenders, this time with a...
UK Cuts Bilateral Aid to Eswatini
Eswatini Observer
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August 17, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe United Kingdom has cut its bilateral development assistance to Eswatini to zero for the current financial year, marking a significant shift in how the country will receive support from London. The announcement comes as...
OPINION:We applaud the Government of Ireland for granting PUDEMO and SWALIMO leaders refugee status, eSwatini is an undemocratic absolute Monarchy persecuting human rights defenders.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Paul Matimela, the Secretary General of the Swaziland Liberation Movement(SWALIMO) was abducted last year during the June 29 Massacre Commemoration, he was tortured by the police for almost six(6) hours merely for calling...
MTN announces board changes as share price falls over 9%
IOL
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August 18, 2025
MTN’s share price plunged over 9% on Monday, even though it reported growth in its first half topline, profitability, and free cash flows, which were largely boosted by a turnaround at subsidiary MTN Nigeria, and despite lagging sales in South...
Eswatini: At the King’s Pleasure
JSTOR Daily
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August 15, 2025
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. What’s in a name? If you’re a country, rather than a person, then the answer, should you choose to change it, is a quite bewildering array of logistical expenses. The tiny nation...
Businessman Calu Files 142-Page Misconduct Complaint Against Judge
Eswatini Observer
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August 15, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesComplaint to Chief Justice alleges secret hearing, unlawful arrest order, and calls for impeachment under Section 158 of the Constitution. BUSINESSMAN Issufo Calu has lodged a 142-page complaint against Judge Titus Mlangeni,...
Eswatini's US convicts will never cross into SA – Presidency
Sowetan
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August 14, 2025
"For president Ramaphosa... the relationship with Thabo Mbeki is cordial, or rather comradely cordial as well as professional and with observations around what the former president is attempting to do. The president will not venture into that [...
Eswatini citizens remain banned from visiting Beijing as tiny Kingdom holds on to Taiwan, Business Federation urges Government to engage China and establish diplomatic relations amid struggle to import goods.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Johannes Manikela,the Business Federation of Eswatini(BFE) Head of Retail has appealed to Government to consider engaging China and establish diplomatic relations. This comes after Beijing restricted emaSwati from visiting...
How China rewired global power at the Changsha summit
Daily Star
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August 18, 2025
The Chinese city Changsha's humid air was thick with summer heat as delegations from not just a few allies or a bloc, but an entire continent congregated there in June, creating history. Presidents, prime ministers, and foreign ministers from 53...
Minister Calls for Innovative Ways to Teach Integrated Farming in Eswatini
Eswatini Observer
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August 15, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRethinking Agriculture: Focus on Small-Scale Integration Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has urged for innovative approaches to teaching integrated farming, suggesting starting with a few crops first and incorporating...
Water investment projects now a financing priority
Eswatini Observer
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August 15, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesWater development projects have now been elevated to a priority level for funding following a growing appetite among investors. This is according to Moses Vilakati, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue...
MTN Group Unveils Strategic Leadership Changes, Expands Karl Toriola’s Role as VP of Francophone Africa
TechEconomy
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August 18, 2025
Advertisements MTN Group has announced sweeping leadership and structural changes to strengthen its Ambition 2025 strategy and prepare for growth beyond the current strategic horizon. At the heart of these changes is the appointment of Dr. Karl...