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Diary: Scorpion kings live at Loftus Stadium, Ofentse Sebula to tour Johannesburg and eSwatini and Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude showcases at JAG
Scorpion Kings: Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa. The kings of amapiano are back to wow Pretoria The Scorpion Kings, a duo consisting of Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, are bringing their friends to Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 29 August for a...
King’s Spokesperson says Prime Minister Russell Dlamini deprived himself an opportunity to defend and communicate his policies by attempting to ignore Swaziland News, a journalist cannot be banned.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Percy Simelane, the King’s Spokesperson says, banning a journalist is like depriving yourself an opportunity to defend or properly communicate a position. Reacting to an earlier report suggesting that, the Prime Minister is...

Mozambique Emerging as Entertainment Hub for Eswatini Artists
Reading Time: 2 minutesMozambique is rapidly emerging as a vibrant entertainment hub, offering a dynamic platform for local artists to shine. The neighbouring country’s growing music scene has attracted top creatives from Eswatini and beyond,...
BREAKING NEWS:King allegedly advised Prime Minister to find possible ways of reversing directive banning public officials from responding to the Swaziland News, engagement ongoing.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:King Mswati allegedly advised Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini to find possible ways of reaching an agreement with editor Zweli Martin Dlamini and reverse the directive banning all public officials from responding to...

International News Briefs for Friday, August 29, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, August 29, 2025. Amid Deepening Famine, Israel Declares Gaza City a “Dangerous Combat Zone” Aug 29, 2025 Israel’s military has declared...

Arts Centre Studio 95% Complete – A New Creative Hub for Eswatini
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Arts Centre studio, designed to meet the needs of Eswatini’s creative artists, is now 95% complete, marking a significant milestone for the country’s cultural landscape. The update was confirmed by Eswatini National...

Eswatini TV Secures Exclusive EPL Broadcast Rights
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoccer fans in Eswatini can rejoice as Eswatini TV will once again be the exclusive broadcaster of the English Premier League (EPL) for the 2025/26 season, kicking off tomorrow. The national broadcaster will deliver live...

Eswatini: At the King’s Pleasure
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. What’s in a name? If you’re a country, rather than a person, then the answer, should you choose to change it, is a quite bewildering array of logistical expenses. The tiny nation...
Liswati who circulated social media post pledging R200,000.00 to anyone who will kidnap Zwemart and PUDEMO to be engaged, editor says his place of residence now known.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Zweli Martin Dlamini, the editor of this Swaziland News says the identity of Liswati who circulated a social media post last year pledging two hundred thousand Rands(R200,000.00) to anyone who will kidnap him and the...

Over 70 000 Visitors Expected at 2025 Eswatini International Trade Fair
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2025 is set to attract over 70 000 visitors, according to Sibusiso Mnisi, External Trade Promotions at the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA). Event Dates and Theme...

eSwatini: Bushfire’s CollaboNation shares new track
The initiative, supported by MTN and produced by Bushfire Records, brings together artists from across the continent to create original cross-genre and cross-cultural music. The 2025 release, whose title means “Mountain Horizon” in Siswati, is...

Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize announces luxurious Eswatini getaway following SARS saga
Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize recently announced her latest project despite her recent financial crisis The infamous socialite has been tied to a controversial SARS saga; however, she is focusing on making her money back after promoting her luxe travel...
Army Spokesperson Lieutenant Tengetile Khumalo allegedly mentored by King’s Spokesperson on how to respond to Swaziland News but Commander Mashikilisane Fakudze wants her to stop.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Lieutenant Tengetile Khumalo, the Army Spokesperson is allegedly receiving some guidance and mentorship from one of the country’s remaining but highly experienced Spokesperson, Percy Simelane. It has been disclosed that,...

Eswatini to Host 2025 COSSASA Games at Somhlolo National Stadium
Reading Time: 2 minutesSPORTS – THE refurbished Somhlolo National Stadium will take centre stage next week as Eswatini hosts the Confederation of School Sport Associations of Southern Africa (COSSASA) Games, with the OlympAfrica Centre in Lobamba...

TIME Announces TIME Africa
Today, global media company TIME (https://TIME.com/) announced TIME Africa, a new regional editorial expansion in collaboration with Global Venture Partners (GVP). TIME Africa will launch as a digital and live events platform, bringing TIME’s...

Eswatini MPs Push for Mandatory DNA Testing
Reading Time: 3 minutesDUE to the increasing number of reports on men raising children who are not biologically theirs, Members of Parliament are expected to move a motion urging government to introduce mandatory DNA testing, particularly in cases...
Mashumi Shongwe congratulates re-elected Eswatini Football Association President Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane after losing EFA elections.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Mashumi Shongwe has congratulated re-elected President of the Eswatini Football Association Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane after losing EFA elections. Addressing the media on Saturday in Mbabane shortly after losing the EFA...

Where Heritage Meets the Runway: 2025 Mastercard Luju Fashion Show
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnder the golden Eswatini sunset, the 2025 Mastercard Luju Fashion Show unfolded like a love letter to African creativity — a night where fabric spoke, silhouettes told stories, and every step on the runway was a beat in the...

8Bet Trade Fair Cup 2025: Champions to Pocket E630 000
Reading Time: 2 minutesSOCCER – The 2025 8Bet Trade Fair Cup champions will pocket E630 000. The prize breakdown for the second edition of the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup was released by the tournament’s PRO Lindokuhle Mthupha, who is also the Brand and...

First Deported Illegal Migrants Arrive in Rwanda From the U.S.
The East African nation of Rwanda has finally received the first round of illegal aliens deported from the United States by the Trump administration. The government of Rwanda had earlier made a deal with President Donald Trump to accept them, as...