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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Truworths keeps 12 stores in Namibia despite regional growth

Chamwe Kaira Fashion retailer Truworths International has reaffirmed its presence in Namibia with 12 stores across the country as part of its African retail footprint. The group operates 33 outlets outside South Africa, including 12 in Namibia, 12...

Tanzania clubs on the verge of historic CAF Cup milestone

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is on the brink of making football history in the CAF continental club championships as all four of its representatives, Young Africans (Yanga), Simba SC, Azam FC and Singida Black Stars, stand a strong chance of qualifying...

Nyerere’s ideals still shape Tanzania and beyond

DAR ES SALAAM: JULIUS Nyerere, the first President of Tanzania, remains a lasting symbol of freedom, integrity and servant leadership across Africa. Twenty-six years after his death, his vision of unity and self-reliance continues to influence the...

Global Creative Summit launches in SA to strengthen Africa’...

Timed to coincide with the upcoming 2025 G20 Summit, which will be hosted on African soil for the first time, the GCS aims to align Africa’s creative industries with global economic priorities. The summit brings together creative practitioners,...

Russian Dark Fleet Looks for Further Flags of Convenience

Russia’s dark fleet operators, who move cargoes of crude oil that can be subject to US and other Western-nation sanctions, have habitually used flags of convenience to register their tankers, as part of their subterfuges to circumvent these...

How Kenyan families are saving a day each week with better water and sanitation

Hours spent fetching water represent countless missed opportunities for women and girls in education, economic empowerment and personal well-being. /AI ILLUSTRATIONIn many Kenyan households, the day begins with the search for water. The task often...

World Food Forum 2025 kicks off as FAO celebrates its 80th anniversary

Rome - The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event kicked off today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. The week-long Forum features the scheduled participation of 10...

Another African billionaire loses $730 million in four months

Natie Kirsh, Eswatini’s richest individual and one of Africa’s most prominent billionaires, has seen his net worth fall by $730 million over the past four months due to market revaluations, even as he pursues new international acquisitions. Data...

Weekend full of beats, laughs

Reading Time: 2 minutesFROM comedy to concerts, lounges to shisanyamas, this weekend is bursting with events guaranteed to keep your energy high and your feet moving. Eswatini’s entertainment scene is pulling out all the stops, and whether you are...

Africa’s embrace of ‘Positive Masculinity’ is saving lives in five unique ways

by UN Regional Gender Advisers for Eastern and Southern Africa: Gaia Chiti Strigelli, UNICEF; Tapiwa Uchizi Nyasulu, UNFPA and Cynthia Amanda Lungu, UNAIDS. The concept of ‘Positive Masculinity’ is on the rise in Africa, driving media debates,...