Wild scenes as tiny nation qualifies for World Cup for first time

Cape Verde will play in the FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Eswatini 3-0 to top their group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday (AEDT). The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa has...

MaMkhize’s Lamborghini, paintings, LV and Gucci bags on auction

There is a saying, “the long arm of the law,” meaning the law eventually catches up with wrongdoers, no matter how far they try to run or how long they try to hide. And this is what we are seeing in the life of controversial businesswoman Shauwn...

196 Divorces in 3 Months

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver 190 marriages ended in Eswatini in just three months, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ second-quarter performance report, tabled in the House of Assembly last Monday. The report is expected to be debated...

Cape Verde Become Second-Smallest Nation To Reach World Cup

PRAIA, Cape Verde, Oct 13 – Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the Fifa World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the...

Over 46 Girls Sexually Violated in 3 Months

Reading Time: 2 minutesOver 46 young girls aged between zero and 17 years have been sexually violated in Eswatini in the past three months. This was revealed by Swatini Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA) Executive Director Nonhlanhla Dlamini, who...

Island nation the size of Sheffield becomes the second smallest to EVER qualify for the World Cup in historic moment - but it's bad news for Andre Onana and Co!

By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 14:51 EDT, 13 October 2025 | Updated: 15:31 EDT, 13 October 2025 Cape Verde have become the second smallest nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after beating Eswatini 3-0 to book their place at...

A Salute to Our African Nations

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives....

Ireland: Antifa open enrollment starts Halloween

By now, most of us are wondering just what Antifa is and who are those people anyway that need to be eliminated? Antifa lacks a website, and a corporate entity — even Aspen houses have an LLC — a leader, members or meetings. I am sure many of you...

IMBISA Delegates “deeply impressed” by Manzini Diocese’s Hosting of Plenary, Golden Jubilee Celebrations: Local Ordinary

“I am also grateful to all those who joined the celebration of the Mass at Mavuso Trade Centre. Our celebration would not have been the same without you!” Bishop Ponce de León says in the statement dated October 9. He goes on, “I would like to...

PSUs Offer: Government Hints at Raising More Funds

Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says govt may raise more funds if public sector unions reject the E500m salary review offer. Talks heat up today. Reading Time: 2 minutesMinister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg says if public sector unions (PSUs)...

Boxer returns 48% in value: A look at the retailer's strong performance

Shares in Boxer are rewarding early investors, jumping from an IPO allocation price of R54 to R79.34 as of this morning, a 47% gain, IOL’s calculations show. With the company’s first dividend of 45 cents a share, total return is just under 48%....

“Yes we are receiving money from multibillion drugs shortage alleged thief Kareem Ashraff”, Mbabane Swallows President Absalom Ngwenya confirms.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Absalom Ngwenya, the Mbabane Swallows President has confirmed that, the football team is receiving money from SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff. Ashraff is the multibillion drugs shortage alleged thief who stands...

Mwalimu Nyerere’s legacy and the African health mission

With Tanzania having marked Nyerere Day earlier in the week, memories return of a leader whose style was defined by service and moral conviction. For Mwalimu Nyerere, leadership meant walking alongside his people and Africa, lending his hand...

World Cup qualifying update: Where teams stand as 2026 draw closes in

Willy Semedo’s 82nd-minute equalizer meant Cape Verde (6-1-2, 20 points) remained atop CAF Group D and kept Libya (4-2-3, 15 points) in third place. Victory over last-place Eswatini (0-6-3) in Praia on Monday clinched Cape Verde’s first World Cup...

Crime rate drops by 3.8%

Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the past three months, the crime rate has decreased by 3.8% compared to the same period last year. This period covers July to September. According to statistics released by the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) in...

E1bn Investment for Matsamo Lake Tourism Park

Reading Time: 2 minutesAn investment of nearly E1 billion is expected to transform the Matsamo Lake Tourism Park into a world-class tourism destination. | Eswatini Observer WhatsApp Channel The project will include the construction of a hotel,...

Swedfund Invests $15 Million to Boost Loan Access for Civil Servants in Africa

Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed $15 million to Select Africa, a microfinance institution operating in Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi. The investment is aimed at improving access to credit for low-income public...

Netball’s bumper weekend

National League returns with 29 games in two days The domestic netball season gets underway with a bumper weekend in Maun, as the tourist town plays host to 29 games in two days. The return to action marks the first crucial part of Botswana...

American energy diplomacy can spur human flourishing in Africa and counter Beijing and Moscow

When Russia’s state-owned Rosatom announced last week that it had signed a deal to build two nuclear power plants in Ethiopia, it was energy policy in action. Such geopolitical moves, characteristic of Moscow and Beijing extending influence across...

15 Wives, 30 Children, 100 Servants: African King's Grand Arrival Locks Down Abu Dhabi Airport

15 Wives, 30 Children, 100 Servants: African King's Grand Arrival Locks Down Abu Dhabi Airport | Instagram Screengrab Abu Dhabi: A video capturing the arrival of King Mswati III of Eswatini at Abu Dhabi Airport has gone viral on social media,...