‘A small step’: MaMkhize all smiles after auction

MaMkhize – real name Shauwn Mkhize- has broken her silence after another auction of her assets, including her designer handbags, took place this week. The businesswoman is now making headlines after taking the helm of eSwatini soccer club, Mbabane...

US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for asylum seekers 

The United States and Belize have signed a “safe third country” immigration agreement, which will allow the administration of President Donald Trump to transfer asylum seekers to the Central American country. The deal marks the latest effort by...

COMESA watchdog steps up oversight with tougher action on mergers

CEO of CCC, Willard Mwemba The agency has reviewed more than 480 mergers and acquisitions, 50 restrictive business practices, and 60 consumer protection cases Nairobi, Kenya | Julius Businge | The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has reaffirmed...

Players Abroad; Mutandwa, Fashion, Chisala and Ricky Chanda on target 

A number of Zambian players plying their trade outside were in action over the weekend with mixed results. Fashion Sakala ended a seven game goal drought in the league while Kingston Mutandwa scored a brace to lead his side to a win. Former...

Judgment reserved in Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's bail appeal amid serious allegations

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, alleged mastermind behind a series of contract killings and a controversial businessman, is set to learn the fate of his bail appeal this Friday. Matlala's legal team has been battling to secure his release from custody,...

MANZINI WATER SUPPLY PROJECT: MPs demand minister’s intervention

Reading Time: 4 minutesMembers of Parliament (MPs) have demanded the intervention of the Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, Prince Lonkhokhela to address concerns faced during the ongoing implementation of the Manzini region Water Supply...

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD: Investing in the girl child can transform the world

Reading Time: 2 minutesSITEKI – As government works towards achieving economic development for all, investing in the girl child has been identified as one of the most powerful ways to transform society. Senator Linda Nxumalo highlighted this...

Ranked: America’s Most Common Drugs by Medicare Spending

Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala heads to Johannesburg High Court for bail appeal

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is set to appear in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday to appeal his bail denial. Matlala was denied bail last month. Matala is charged with the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, actress and...

Here’s how MTN got 300 million customers – and how others compete

In SA, Vodacom dominates with nearly 46 million subscribers, with MTN just behind on 39 million MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has made history by being the first network operator on the continent to surpass 300 million customers....

Syria’s Hidden Fleet: How Assad’s Regime Sold State Ships for One Dollar

In early January, under a pale winter sun over the Black Sea, satellites spotted a red-hulled cargo ship moored near a grain silo in Russian-occupied Crimea. The vessel was one of three Syrian cargo ships—Phoenicia, Laodicea, and Syria—accused by...

Trump Admin Finds New Destination For Deported Illegals

The Trump administration reached a bilateral agreement intended to dissuade illegal immigration to the United States and establish more destinations for asylum seekers. The State Department signed a Safe Third Country agreement with Belize,...

OPINION:Tourism and Environmental Affairs Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, is this the R2million eBet bribery Parliament cabal you are talking about?.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini Tourism and Environmental Affairs Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane frustrated the awarding of a license to eBet for months and, the investors were on the verge of closing as their business was collapsing. Perhaps after being...

WACC presents Jimmy Story

Ambassador Jimmy Story is the World Affairs Council Charleston's next speaker on Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Charleston Library Society on 164 King St. This timely talk will explore whether promoting democracy should remain a cornerstone of US...

Pupils busted with vapes

Reading Time: 2 minutesMBABANE – What began as a routine awareness session on drug abuse at a local primary school in Mbabane uncovered a worrying trend of pupils using e-cigarettes in plain sight. The e-cigarettes, or vapes as they are widely...

Kenya, COMESA launches Digital Retail Payments Platform aimed to reduce transaction costs in the 21-nation bloc

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa established a digital payments system on Thursday aimed at reducing transaction costs. The bloc said that the new system will allow businesses to settle deals in local currencies. The 21-member...

Cape Verde’s historic leap – from archipelagic underdogs to World Cup debutants

In a nation of only 525,000 people scattered across 10 volcanic islands off Africa’s west coast, football has long been more than just a game in Cape Verde – it is a symbol of unity and aspiration. The national team – nicknamed the “Blue Sharks” –...

MTN now has 300 million subscribers across Africa, achieves 2025 strategic target

Leading telecoms company, MTN Group, has now reached a milestone of 300 million subscribers across various African markets. This was revealed by the company during its annual Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner event held on Wednesday. According to...

List of Countries with Absolute Monarchy

Countries with absolute monarchy: In today’s world, most countries follow democratic systems where people elect their leaders. But a few nations still follow an old form of government known as an absolute monarchy, where one person, usually a king...

Assad’s shadow fleet linked to stealing Ukrainian grain

When a red-decked cargo vessel was spotted earlier this year loading grain at a Russian-occupied port in Ukraine, few realized that the ship’s story stretched far beyond the Black Sea. What seemed like another case of sanctions-busting maritime...