Politics

In a bold move set to impact various sectors, the Manufacturing and Processing Industries Wages Council has proposed a significant hike in minimum wages, with some employees in the industry seeing up to a 60% increase. The 2024 Regulation of Wages (Manufacturing and Processing Industry) Order is expected to have a ripple effect, not only […]

The Kingdom of Eswatini kicked off Urban October with the commemoration of World Habitat Day, emphasizing the importance of resilient urban economies under the theme, “Cities as Drivers of Growth and Recovery.” Held at the Royal Villas, the event marked the start of a month-long focus on urban development and sustainability. Ministry of Housing and […]

Kwaluseni, UNESWA At the 42nd graduation ceremony of the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), His Majesty King Mswati III addressed 1,250 graduates, highlighting the pivotal role of tertiary education in fostering national development. In a powerful speech, the King emphasized that universities like UNESWA must align their programs with the country’s economic needs, producing graduates ready […]

Maphiveni, Eswatini – In a significant effort to alleviate child hunger, Lactalis Eswatini has donated E100,000 worth of food parcels to the Deputy Prime Minister’s End Child Hunger Campaign. The contribution, which includes E10,000 worth of food products specifically for Maphiveni Primary School, will directly benefit 48 Grade 1 pupils, improving their meals and nutritional […]

(SABC News, South Africa) A 39-year-old Kimberley driver in the Northern Cape has been arrested after a hit-and-run incident which claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy. The driver who was allegedly intoxicated is alleged to have run over the teenager after he’d failed to heed a four-way stop. In his attempt to escape the […]

(SABC, South Africa) Education expert Professor Mary Metcalfe says the biggest challenge facing South Africa’s education system is inequality. This statement comes as newly appointed Basic Education Minister and Democratic Alliance (DA) member Siviwe Gwarube is set to be sworn into office along with other cabinet ministers. Gwarube’s appointment is part of the Government of […]

(SABC News, South Africa) Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a 36-year-old woman in Luphisi, Mpumalanga. Bonisile Mabuza was reported missing last week Tuesday in Kanyamazane. She was allegedly kidnapped from her home, and her car was later found abandoned in Pienaar. Mabuza was killed and allegedly buried in a […]

  (SABC News, South Africa) Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has rolled out the heavy artillery for Saturday’s first test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The 23-player match-day squad features 20 Rugby World Cup winners. The entire starting 15 and five players are on the replacements’ bench. The three players in the match-day squad […]

(SABC NEWS)Palestinian authorities reported scores more dead as Israeli forces pummeled central Gaza by land, sea, and air. The UN health agency said thousands of civilians were attempting to escape the fighting. In response to the terrorist organization’s attack on Israel on October 7, Israel is still determined to destroy Hamas, defying international demands for […]

PARIS, July 2 (Reuters) – Opponents of France’s National Rally (RN) stepped up their bid to block the far-right party from power on Tuesday as more candidates said they would bow out of this weekend’s run-off election to avoid splitting the anti-RN vote. Some 180-plus candidates have confirmed they will not stand in Sunday’s second-round for […]