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COVID-19 CRISIS: Extravagant Eswatini King appeals for more donations few months after splashing R1billion on Rolls Royce and BMWs

Wednesday, 1st July, 2020

COVID-19 CRISIS: Extravagant Eswatini King appeals for more donations few months after splashing R1billion on Rolls Royce and BMWs

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Political parties, trade unions warn the Nation as close to R1million jewellery stolen at King Mswati’s Palace.

Wednesday, 1st July, 2020

Political parties, trade unions warn the Nation as close to R1million jewellery stolen at King Mswati’s Palace.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Human Rights Commission investigates police torture on editor.

Saturday, 27th June, 2020

Human Rights Commission investigates police torture on editor.

By John Seyama

President Ramaphosa warns on possible rise on COVID-19 cases as African countries ease lockdown

Wednesday, 17th June, 2020

President Ramaphosa warns on possible rise on COVID-19 cases as African countries ease lockdown

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

NNLC President Sibongile Mazibuko: Royalty must hand over power to the people

Tuesday, 16th June, 2020

NNLC President Sibongile Mazibuko: Royalty must hand over power to the people

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

PUDEMO calls for mass demonstrations against alleged royal serial rapist

Tuesday, 16th June, 2020

PUDEMO calls for mass demonstrations against alleged royal serial rapist

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

PUDEMO Secretary General advices political activists to prioritize safety as police crackdown intensify

Tuesday, 9th June, 2020

PUDEMO Secretary General advices political activists to prioritize safety as police crackdown intensify

By Mduduzi Hlophe

EFF Swaziland urges the youth to fight for political and economic freedom

Tuesday, 9th June, 2020

EFF Swaziland urges the youth to fight for political and economic freedom

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

EFF Swaziland President granted E15000 bail

Friday, 5th June, 2020

EFF Swaziland President granted E15000 bail

By John Seyama

POLITICAL PARTIES: Government is abusing the UN, multiparty democracy is the solution

Thursday, 4th June, 2020

POLITICAL PARTIES: Government is abusing the UN, multiparty democracy is the solution

By Mduduzi Hlophe

Editor warns UN against funding Mswati, calls for interim government of national unity

Wednesday, 3rd June, 2020

Editor warns UN against funding Mswati, calls for interim government of national unity

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

PUDEMO Secretary takes on Prime Minister over UN multi-million COVID-19 budget lie

Friday, 29th May, 2020

PUDEMO Secretary takes on Prime Minister over UN multi-million COVID-19 budget lie

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Journalist Eugene Dube takes on captured media for singing praises to an oppressive regime

Wednesday, 27th May, 2020

Journalist Eugene Dube takes on captured media for singing praises to an oppressive regime

By Mduduzi Hlophe

SWADEPA President Jan Sithole: Food should also be distributed to residents in towns.

Monday, 25th May, 2020

SWADEPA President Jan Sithole: Food should also be distributed to residents in towns.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

King Mswati congratulates Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on inauguration

Thursday, 21st May, 2020

King Mswati congratulates Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on inauguration

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Taiwan Ambassador thanks eSwatini, US as lobbying for inclusion in WHO intensify

Tuesday, 19th May, 2020

Taiwan Ambassador thanks eSwatini, US as lobbying for inclusion in WHO intensify

By Zweli Martin Dlamini &Mduduzi Hlophe

PUDEMO member who challenged King freed as Crown withdrew charges

Tuesday, 19th May, 2020

PUDEMO member who challenged King freed as Crown withdrew charges

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Parliament successfully stops JC’s Princess Lindiwe decision, it’s now 20 members per church service

Friday, 15th May, 2020

Parliament successfully stops JC’s Princess Lindiwe decision, it’s now 20 members per church service

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

SWADEPA member detained by police, asked to reveal information about the political party.

Tuesday, 12th May, 2020

SWADEPA member detained by police, asked to reveal information about the political party.

By John Seyama

Trade unions, political parties rally behind Siphofaneni MP ‘Magawugawu’

Sunday, 10th May, 2020

Trade unions, political parties rally behind Siphofaneni MP ‘Magawugawu’

By John Seyama

Civil servants insist on 6.7% Cost of Living Adjustment

Saturday, 9th May, 2020

Civil servants insist on 6.7% Cost of Living Adjustment

By Mduduzi Hlophe

REVEALED: MPs want ‘Magawugawu’ stopped from recording his Parliament submissions

Friday, 8th May, 2020

REVEALED: MPs want ‘Magawugawu’ stopped from recording his Parliament submissions

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

PUDEMO on Ligwalagwala FM: We are deeply concerned with police brutal crackdown on political activists

Monday, 4th May, 2020

PUDEMO on Ligwalagwala FM: We are deeply concerned with police brutal crackdown on political activists

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

EFF Swaziland President charged for calling for King Mswati’s removal from power

Sunday, 3rd May, 2020

EFF Swaziland President charged for calling for King Mswati’s removal from power

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Cabinet exposed: EmaSwati locked in South Africa, Russia, Kenya cry for help

Tuesday, 28th April, 2020

Cabinet exposed: EmaSwati locked in South Africa, Russia, Kenya cry for help

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Popular MP Mduduzi Simelane warns: Nation might perish over Cabinet’s COVID-19 negligence

Tuesday, 21st April, 2020

Popular MP Mduduzi Simelane warns: Nation might perish over Cabinet’s COVID-19 negligence

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

PUDEMO urges government to distribute food, use security officers as COVID-19 volunteers

Tuesday, 14th April, 2020

PUDEMO urges government to distribute food, use security officers as COVID-19 volunteers

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

EEF Swaziland calls for arrest of Prime Minister for breaching COVID-19 regulations?

Monday, 13th April, 2020

EEF Swaziland calls for arrest of Prime Minister for breaching COVID-19 regulations?

By Staff Reporter

Labadzala send JC linked Mayor to intimidate editor for reporting ‘coronavirus’ death patient story

Wednesday, 1st April, 2020

Labadzala send JC linked Mayor to intimidate editor for reporting ‘coronavirus’ death patient story

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

DPM: China- Taiwan politics aside, lets save lives from Coronavirus

Tuesday, 31st March, 2020

DPM: China- Taiwan politics aside, lets save lives from Coronavirus

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

German Finance minister kills himself as coronavirus hits economy

Monday, 30th March, 2020

German Finance minister kills himself as coronavirus hits economy

By Staff Reporter

King’s police touring and hit squad profiles: Meet Assistant Superintendent Jabulani Madlopha

Saturday, 28th March, 2020

King’s police touring and hit squad profiles: Meet Assistant Superintendent Jabulani Madlopha

By Staff Reporter

CoronaVirus: South African President Ramaphosa announces 21 days national shutdown

Monday, 23rd March, 2020

CoronaVirus: South African President Ramaphosa announces 21 days national shutdown

By Mduduzi Hlophe

King’s police touring and hit squad profiles: Meet Assistant Superintendent Derrick Makhanya

Friday, 20th March, 2020

King’s police touring and hit squad profiles: Meet Assistant Superintendent Derrick Makhanya

By Staff Reporter

PUDEMO President: King must sell jets, Rolls Royce for CoronaVirus resources.

Thursday, 19th March, 2020

PUDEMO President: King must sell jets, Rolls Royce for CoronaVirus resources.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

King’s police torturing squad profiles: Meet Deputy Commissioner Sam Mthembu

Friday, 13th March, 2020

King’s police torturing squad profiles: Meet Deputy Commissioner Sam Mthembu

By Staff Reporter

King Mswati’s lavish lifestyle costs public as United Nations stops CoronaVirus equipment

Saturday, 7th March, 2020

King Mswati’s lavish lifestyle costs public as United Nations stops CoronaVirus equipment

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

PSAs march to SANU, delivered petition against Vice Chancellor’s injustice on students leaders

Friday, 28th February, 2020

PSAs march to SANU, delivered petition against Vice Chancellor’s injustice on students leaders

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

More taxes: Royalty to maintain Princess Skhanyiso, Tebukhosi’s children

Thursday, 27th February, 2020

More taxes: Royalty to maintain Princess Skhanyiso, Tebukhosi’s children

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

CANGO Director questions Finance Minister on King’s multi-billion Convention Centre

Saturday, 22nd February, 2020

CANGO Director questions Finance Minister on King’s multi-billion Convention Centre

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

MP Marwick Khumalo warns on continuous government huge spending.

Friday, 21st February, 2020

MP Marwick Khumalo warns on continuous government huge spending.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

One-on-One with Ambassador: China to approve eSwatini citizens visas but…

Tuesday, 18th February, 2020

One-on-One with Ambassador: China to approve eSwatini citizens visas but…

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

PPA leaders to appeal search warrants court judgement

Wednesday, 12th February, 2020

PPA leaders to appeal search warrants court judgement

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

China ordered King to kick out Taiwan or face more ‘sanctions’

Tuesday, 11th February, 2020

China ordered King to kick out Taiwan or face more ‘sanctions’

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Swaziland News editor receives death threats from Minister Princess Sikhanyiso

Friday, 7th February, 2020

Swaziland News editor receives death threats from Minister Princess Sikhanyiso

By Staff Reporter

People’s Republic of China(PRC) Press Statement on Eswatini VISAs issue.

Saturday, 1st February, 2020

People’s Republic of China(PRC) Press Statement on Eswatini VISAs issue.

By Staff Reporter

King Mswati: Democracy should be grounded on cultural norms

Friday, 31st January, 2020

King Mswati: Democracy should be grounded on cultural norms

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

King assures re-elected Taiwan President continued diplomatic relations

Monday, 13th January, 2020

King assures re-elected Taiwan President continued diplomatic relations

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Foreign Affairs Minister congratulates Taiwan President for winning elections

Saturday, 11th January, 2020

Foreign Affairs Minister congratulates Taiwan President for winning elections

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Taiwan Ambassador says election results will not affect diplomatic ties with eSwatini

Thursday, 9th January, 2020

Taiwan Ambassador says election results will not affect diplomatic ties with eSwatini

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

SNAT: Kuhlehla is about jobs,scholarships and positions.

Tuesday, 7th January, 2020

SNAT: Kuhlehla is about jobs,scholarships and positions.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

CANGO Executive Director: Reasons why government is the enemy of teachers

Saturday, 4th January, 2020

CANGO Executive Director: Reasons why government is the enemy of teachers

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Political tension looming as SNAT prepares for more COLA strikes

Friday, 3rd January, 2020

Political tension looming as SNAT prepares for more COLA strikes

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Prince Svandzi: King never issued an order to arrest Swaziland News editor

Monday, 30th December, 2019

Prince Svandzi: King never issued an order to arrest Swaziland News editor

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Investigative journalist Eugene Dube wins Swaziland News story of the year

Saturday, 28th December, 2019

Investigative journalist Eugene Dube wins Swaziland News story of the year

By Staff Reporter

Ludzidzini Governor: Removing hat not about King’s picture but respect.

Friday, 27th December, 2019

Ludzidzini Governor: Removing hat not about King’s picture but respect.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Police detain SNAT President for wearing cap in front of King Mswati’s picture

Thursday, 26th December, 2019

Police detain SNAT President for wearing cap in front of King Mswati’s picture

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Removing hat at boarder an international identification requirement- Police

Thursday, 26th December, 2019

Removing hat at boarder an international identification requirement- Police

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Ex-Senate Deputy President Ngomyayona takes on government on political detention

Saturday, 21st December, 2019

Ex-Senate Deputy President Ngomyayona takes on government on political detention

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

NNLC President hiding in bedroom as royal police crackdown on pro-democracy activists

Friday, 20th December, 2019

NNLC President hiding in bedroom as royal police crackdown on pro-democracy activists

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Raids not politically motivated-Police

Friday, 20th December, 2019

Raids not politically motivated-Police

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

King’s treason decree: Sive Siyanqaba Chairman Musa Nkambule held by police

Wednesday, 18th December, 2019

King’s treason decree: Sive Siyanqaba Chairman Musa Nkambule held by police

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

CPS urged SA Government to openly advocate for democracy eSwatini.

Wednesday, 11th December, 2019

CPS urged SA Government to openly advocate for democracy eSwatini.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Little incwala continuing smoothly- Ludzidzini Governor

Sunday, 1st December, 2019

Little incwala continuing smoothly- Ludzidzini Governor

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Plot to oust Mswati:‘Sive Siyinqaba’ Chairman wanted by police, in hiding.

Monday, 25th November, 2019

Plot to oust Mswati:‘Sive Siyinqaba’ Chairman wanted by police, in hiding.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Nation Magazine editor warns: King has assumed godly status

Saturday, 23rd November, 2019

Nation Magazine editor warns: King has assumed godly status

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Times censors protesters’ ‘Mswati must fall’ banner

Thursday, 14th November, 2019

Times censors protesters’ ‘Mswati must fall’ banner

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

No work, no pay for civil servants who will participate in protest march

Wednesday, 13th November, 2019

No work, no pay for civil servants who will participate in protest march

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Royalty warns Parliament against debating anti-Monarchy motions

Friday, 4th October, 2019

Royalty warns Parliament against debating anti-Monarchy motions

By Zweli Martin Dlamini