‘We’re revolutionising global connectivity with Nigeria’s first travel eSIM’

A telecom, banking and fast-moving consumer goods digital solutions expert, Jimmy Eboma, is the Founder/Chairman of EMOSIM, a mobile virtual network operator. Eboma, in this interview, speaks with ABIGAIL IKHAGHU, on his vision to revolutionise...

Travel agents explore Eswatini tourism opportunities

A group of Taiwanese travel agents has concluded an eight-day government-organized mission to Eswatini aimed at exploring the ally's tourism resources and potential for bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. The...

Bennett questions authenticity of city’s council financials

Reading Time: 3 minutesMbabane businessman Walter Bennett has questioned the authenticity of the Municipal Council of Mbabane’s financials for the financial year 2024/2025. The businessman raised an issue on alleged lack of transparency, citing...

War Graves role for a far travelled Lewis woman

​A Lewis woman whose career in operations and emergency response has taken her to the furthest corners of the globe is about to start an exciting new chapter… as Deputy Director for the Canada, Americas and Pacific region for the Commonwealth War...

Did Swazi king Mswati take 30 children, 15 wives, 100 servants to India and book 200 hotel rooms?

IT would probably have been buried in the billions of online news pages that are published online every day, but by taking up the cudgels to counter claims that Swaziland’s leader took 15 wives, 30 children and over 100 servants with him to India,...

SA and Eswatini mobilise Joint Action Plan

BADPLAAS - South Africa and Eswatini are taking the Joint Action Plan to address porous borders to the next level. This as the country’s border posts continue to be hubs for organised crime which poses serious national and regional security...

Travel eSIM grants affordable connectivity in 190 countries

EmoSIM, Nigeria’s first outbound travel e-SIM, has demonstrated its capacity to provide an affordable and world-class mobile experience that allows Africans to access mobile networks in over 190 countries. Developed in collaboration with Tata...

MOFA trip aims to boost Taiwan-Eswatini tourism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) yesterday said it is leading a familiarization trip to Eswatini, which started on Thursday last week and ends tomorrow. Department of West Asian and African Affairs Deputy Director Chen Yung-po (陳詠博) said a...

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...

BREAKING NEWS:Ministry of Health Principal Secretary(PS) Khanya Mabuza might face R100,000.00 money-laundering charges on alleged suspicion he colluded with suppliers, Car-Wash ‘boys’ steal money inside car.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Khanya Mabuza,the Principal Secretary(PS) in the Ministry of Health might face money-laundering criminal charges for allegedly colluding with South African potential Government suppliers to smuggle one hundred thousand...

Wednesday briefing: The new, devastating flood risk facing nearly all of Britain

Good morning. For years, whenever I read about parts of Britain being wrecked by flooding, it always felt like something distant – because until your house is flooded, it’s hard to imagine it happening, isn’t it? Not any more. According to a...

South Africa join smallest country Cape Verde at biggest World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (AP): SOUTH AFRICA became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 yesterday to top their qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier...

How dual-nationality players combined with home-grown heroes with salaries of ~ Rs 31,000, in helping Cape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde, the dot island nation off the coast of Senegal, became the second smallest country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Defeating fellow island nation Eswatini five miles away, 3-0, the Cape Verdeans secured entry as winners...

Eswatini Environmental Authority(EEA) celebrates World Ozone Day, Minister calls for protection of ozone layer.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, the Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs has called for the protection of the ozone layer. The Environmental Affairs Minister was speaking on Thursday during the World Ozone Day...

Cape Verde Makes Historic FIFA World Cup Qualification

Cape Verde, Africa Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Eswatini 3-0 on Monday. The victory allowed the island nation to secure its spot and top Group D in the African qualifying...

Tourist questions traffic police over R60 speeding fine

A tourist from Australia shared how he was stopped and asked to pay a fine for going 98km/h in an 80km/h zone. Damien Gibson, began recording when he was stopped by the traffic police while visiting in South Africa. He doesn’t specify where he was...

How Cape Verde Became Second Smallest Country To Qualify For FIFA World Cup

The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have made history as the second-smallest African nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini sealed their place at the 2026 finals. Cape Verde, playing in front of a packed...

Texila American University Zambia: The Preferred Destination for Eswatini Students Pursuing Global Careers in Healthcare and Education

Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) is emerging as the preferred destination for Eswatini students in medicine and education, offering global recognition, modern labs, and tailored support for international learners. Reading Time: 3...

15 things to know about Cape Verde

Citizens of Cape Verde, a small island nation in West Africa, are beaming with pride following their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup after an intense match with Eswatini on Monday. Beyond this, the West African nation is prominent...

Luphahla demands clinical finish in Eswatini

Simba Bhora coach Joel Luphahla SIMBA Bhora coach Joel Luphahla has issued a stern challenge to his squad, calling for them to be more clinical in front of goal as they prepare for the decisive second leg of their preliminary-round Caf Champions...