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REPS officers display items seized during a recent raid on illegal mining operations in northern Hhohho.

Crime and Courts

Police crack down on illegal mining in Hhohho

February 4, 2026

MBABANE — The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has stepped up efforts against illegal mining in northern Hhohho, conducting a ...

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Cultural Diplomacy

Ghana joins global crafts celebration in India

February 4, 2026

Environment & Water

Eswatini hosts AFR100 forum on ecosystem restoration

February 4, 2026

Environment & Water

Mbuluzi project backs ecosystem protection

February 4, 2026

Environment & Water

Hawane Dam recognised as Ramsar wetland

February 4, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi during the Innovative Building Technologies Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre. Photo by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation SA.

SA showcases rapid build tech at IBT summit

February 4, 2026

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah during an official engagement. Photo courtesy of the Namibian Presidency.

Namibian president denies family oil claims

February 4, 2026

A section of the upgraded Siteki Park, featuring the new jogging trail and outdoor fitness facilities nearing completion. Photo courtesy of Siteki Town Council.

Siteki park upgrade nears completion

February 4, 2026

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Eswatini Minister of Sports Culture and Youth Affairs

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Govt pledge support for two COVID-19 positive athletes who are stuck in Kenya

August 27, 2021

Two men bathing publicly. | Pic, Siphosakhe Banele Ndoni/Facebook

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Two men bathe naked on a public road

October 6, 2025

Minister for Natural Resources and Energy, His Royal Highness Prince Lonkhokhela, with newly appointed Eswatini National Petroleum Company Chief Executive Officer Ms Nontombi Maphanga during her unveiling. Photo by Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy.

Energy

Minister names new ENPC CEO

February 4, 2026

FNB Eswatini management during a panel discussion on the bank’s efforts to curb facata fraud scams, held yesterday in Malkerns. Pic by Sebenzile Bhembe.

Banking

FNB ramps up fight against ‘facata’ scams

February 4, 2026

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REPS officers display items seized during a recent raid on illegal mining operations in northern Hhohho.

Police crack down on illegal mining in Hhohho

February 4, 2026

Ghana Dance Ensemble performs at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair in Faridabad, India, thrilling the audience with traditional African rhythms and moves.

Ghana joins global crafts celebration in India

February 4, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi during the Innovative Building Technologies Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre. Photo by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation SA.

SA showcases rapid build tech at IBT summit

February 4, 2026

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah during an official engagement. Photo courtesy of the Namibian Presidency.

Namibian president denies family oil claims

February 4, 2026

A section of the upgraded Siteki Park, featuring the new jogging trail and outdoor fitness facilities nearing completion. Photo courtesy of Siteki Town Council.

Siteki park upgrade nears completion

February 4, 2026

Mr Henry Nkambule poses for a group photo outside his new home with HMCS officials, community leaders, and neighbours. Photo courtesy of His Majesty’s Correctional Services.

HMCS hands over house to Malindza resident

February 4, 2026

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Senator Pholile Shakantu pose for a group photo with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Emirates Group executives during discussions on aviation, logistics, and tourism in Dubai.

Eswatini engages Emirates on aviation and tourism

February 4, 2026

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Senator Pholile Shakantu seated with Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and other executives during discussions on trade and investment opportunities in Dubai.

Eswatini explores trade and investment with UAE

February 4, 2026

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Business

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Senator Pholile Shakantu pose for a group photo with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Emirates Group executives during discussions on aviation, logistics, and tourism in Dubai.

Aviation

Eswatini engages Emirates on aviation and tourism

February 4, 2026

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Senator Pholile Shakantu seated with Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and other executives during discussions on trade and investment opportunities in Dubai.

Eswatini explores trade and investment with UAE

February 4, 2026

Minister for Natural Resources and Energy, His Royal Highness Prince Lonkhokhela, with newly appointed Eswatini National Petroleum Company Chief Executive Officer Ms Nontombi Maphanga during her unveiling. Photo by Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy.

Minister names new ENPC CEO

February 4, 2026

Lifestyle

South African musician Okwanda performing at a previous event

Lifestyle

Okwanda to headline Ocean Cuisine in Mbabane

February 4, 2026

Espinho Restaurant & Bar to host Valentine’s Premium Dinner Experience with Mlindo The Vocalist. Photo from Facebook/Mlindo The Vocalist

Mlindo set for Espinho Valentine dinner

February 2, 2026

Feel The Feel: Pure Feelings Eswatini Launches a Love-Filled Creative Experience in Shiselweni, young talent

Feel The Feel launches creative movement in Shiselweni

January 29, 2026

Travel

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Senator Pholile Shakantu pose for a group photo with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Emirates Group executives during discussions on aviation, logistics, and tourism in Dubai.

Aviation

Eswatini engages Emirates on aviation and tourism

February 4, 2026

Minister of Tourism Hon. Barbara Rwodzi with Emirates Airline leadership during discussions on enhanced air connectivity at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Photo credit: Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe explores direct Dubai–Victoria Falls flights

February 2, 2026

A view of the Mananga Border Post. Photo by Africa Press

Mananga border sets the customs operations’ standard in Eswatini

January 27, 2026

Motoring

A Bodcat loads the freshly cured gardening mix. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe

Motoring

Isuzu D Max proves handy for garden work

February 1, 2026

MG3 recalled over seat defect

January 23, 2026

Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 build up kicks off at the University of Cape Town. Photo by Mahindra.

Mahindra Fusion Fest set for March return

January 20, 2026

Culture

Rising artist Stella Jacobs engages the crowd during her Inkabikazi EP listening session at Iconic Studio in Mbabane.

Music

Stella Jacobs’ Inkabikazi EP draws full house

February 4, 2026

Lyrikal Busta set to release new love anthem ‘Ncincibo’

February 3, 2026

Siphesihle Nika Khumalo

Lokuhle Media announces two live music events for 2026

February 3, 2026

Entertainment

Side view smiley teen recording video Photo by freepik

Film & TV

How to enter the ESCCOM high school film contest

February 3, 2026

ESCCOM partners and officials pose with the E300 000 cheque supporting the national high school film competition. Photo by InsideBiz

ESCCOM backs high school film contest with E300K

February 3, 2026

Music promoter and social media personality, Wandiswa Dlamini, aka, Maweseli, to drop a single. Photo supplied

Maweseli, Wess June Ten release ‘Ubobuyekhaya’ single

January 30, 2026

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Sports

Somhlolo Stadium gleaming under the midday sun

Somhlolo Stadium reopens for public bookings

February 3, 2026

Dominic Solanke connects with a spectacular scorpion kick to score Tottenham Hotspur’s equaliser against Manchester City during their Premier League clash in north London.

Solanke dents Man City’s title challenge

February 1, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa holds the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy during the ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Photo by GCIS.

Ramaphosa receives World Cup trophy

January 31, 2026

Senegal players celebrate as they lift the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 trophy after the final.

CAF sanctions Senegal and Morocco after AFCON final

January 29, 2026

Executives from PLE, SMVAF, and football stakeholders with team representatives during the Ingwenyama Cup 2025/26 Last 32 draw in Mbabane.

Ingwenyama Cup draw sets up intriguing Last 32 ties

January 26, 2026

The Ingwenyama Cup trophy parade ahead of the 2024 final between Green Mamba and Mbabane Swallows. Photo: @/kusekhaya

Ingwenyama Cup draw sets last 32 stage

January 26, 2026

VAALPARK, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 8: Louis Liebenberg during round 1 of the Q School Finals at Heron Banks Golf & River Resort on April 8, 2025 in Vaalpark, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour)

Liebenberg shares Big Easy lead

January 22, 2026

Manzini Wanderers head coach Gcina Dlamini is out of Manzini Wanderers. Photo by Eswatini Soccer Mag

Wanderers at bottom, Dlamini shown the door

January 22, 2026

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