“Parliament Select Committee recommendations not legally binding and therefore, plastics remain banned in the country”, Tourism Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane tells MPs.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, the Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs says recommendations of the any Parliament Select Committee are not legally binding and therefore, plastics remain banned in the country....

Can Lai’s Taiwan Hold on to Its Diplomatic Allies?

During Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency, Taiwan lost ten official diplomatic partners to China, which utilized its economic power to peel away the democracy’s allies. Since President Lai Ching-te took office in May 2024, however, Taiwan has managed to...

WILSA ex-director charged in M5.6 million scandal

Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Women in Law Southern Africa (WILSA) Programmes Director, Mamosa Mohlabula-Nokoana, has appeared before the Maseru Magistrates’ Court facing corruption and money laundering charges involving over M5.6 million. WILSA is a...

OPINION:Corrupt alleged Pharisees like King’s Interpreter Pastor Sihle Dlamini and his JC syndicate can pray against the independent media but, not all prayers reach the intended spiritual destination.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini Over two thousand (2000) years ago, Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem and some of his disciples asked about the Kingdom of God. In the Book of Luke 18 verse 11, Jesus went on to teach his disciples about the difference...

Likatola coach pleads for support

…bemoans lack of cooperation from clubs Leemisa Thuseho RUGBY senior national team, Likatola, coach, Khauhelo Raphepeng, has pleaded for more support from local clubs, lamenting their reluctance to release players for national duty. Raphepeng made...

Namibia tightens used car import rules, bans vehicles older than 12 years

The Namibian government has announced new restrictions on the importation of second-hand motor vehicles older than 12 years. According to the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, the importation of used vehicles older than 12 years from...

I watched World Cup minnows Cape Verde become tournament’s biggest ever wildcard, what fans told me was hilarious

AS Cape Verde became the smallest nation to qualify for next year’s World Cup, the celebrations were loud enough to hear halfway across the world in host continent North America. In fact, a public holiday had been declared even before the country...

‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot

On 5 July 1975, the Cape Verdean flag was raised for the first time at Estádio da Várzea in the capital city of Praia, marking the nation’s declaration of independence from Portugal. At that moment, there was no national football team – and no...

Destination World Cup 2026: The miracle of Cape Verde

In our Destination World Cup 2026 series, we will be telling the stories of players, teams and countries as they prepare for next summer’s tournament. To kick us off, Nick Miller travelled to Cape Verde to witness a remarkable underdog story....

US Govt Extends AGOA by a Year

The US has extended AGOA by one year. Eswatini says its competitive tariffs and diversification strategy will attract investment despite uncertainty. Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile there is still no formal communication from the United States...

Mohokare Golf Classic roars into life

Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO’s biggest international golfing event, the Mohokare Golf Classic, is set to take centre stage this weekend. Starting tomorrow and running through Saturday, the Nedbank Lesotho-sponsored tournament will be held...

Easy marriages a major cause of rising divorce rate

Reading Time: 2 minutesHHOHHO Regional MP Zanele Magagula wants government to develop policies to regulate marriages, arguing that the ease of getting married contributes to the rising number of divorces. She said some men were no longer paying...

President Mutharika urges national unity at State Luncheon in Blantyre

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has called on Malawians to unite and work together in fostering the country’s socio-economic development. The President made the call on Saturday at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre, where he hosted...

Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup for the first time

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital, Praia, on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out...

Minister accuses mines of under reporting earnings

Minister Prince Lonkhokhela accuses some mining companies in Eswatini of underreporting earnings to avoid CSR and mining bonds, as MPs push for stronger laws, nationalisation, and better environmental protections. Reading Time: 2 minutesMinister...

Nedbank’s total income increases to E340m

Nedbank Eswatini posted an 11% rise in total income to E340.7m, driven by loan growth and deposits, despite a slight dip in earnings. Reading Time: 2 minutesNedbank Eswatini Limited recorded a total income of E340.7 million. This is an increase by...

Burkina Faso Is A Place Of Dignity, Not Expulsion

Above photo: Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traore. MFA Russia. In response to Burkina Faso’s rejection of a deportation deal, the US Embassy has “temporarily paused all routine visa services”, which the foreign minister terms...

AGOA Expires as African Exporters Brace for Tariff Shock

A quarter-century of preferential trade access between the United States and Africa came to an end Tuesday, with thousands of jobs across the continent now hanging in the balance as companies grapple with sudden tariff increases. The African...

Inkhosikati LaMatsebula uplifts Vukani BoMake, Mawelawela inmates

Reading Time: < 1 minuteInkhosikati LaMatsebula has once again demonstrated her deep commitment to women’s empowerment, extending her support to the Vukani BoMake initiative and the women and children at the Mawelawela Remand Centre. During her...

PSUs to sign tomorrow if govt increases figure

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic Sector Unions (PSUs) say they are willing to sign the salary review deal tomorrow, but only if government increases the current budget allocation. This was revealed by PSU leaders, who described the negotiation...