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MP Magongo unsettled by E60 000 donation - The Swazi Observer
Sources within the Motshane Inkhundla who refused to be named, said the issue of the money was never discussed at the inkhundla level. He said they never planned what the money was going to be used for but only the MP decided where the money was to be ...
March 10, 2012


Swazi TV's 'Brains on the Go' back by popular demand - The Swazi Observer
... we want to make sure that the winner of the show gets a full scholarship for tertiary studies so that they know that joining the show helped them to achieve their dream of being something in society,” a source who refused to be named.
March 6, 2012


Interference cited in Siteki town clerk selection process - The Swazi Observer
“A budget of E216 000 has been set aside for the salary of the new town clerk, who is expected to start soon,” revealed a councillor, who asked to remain anonymous. There are eight councillors at the town board; namely, Sibusiso Khumalo, ...
January 30, 2012


Hlathikulu Police Station a health hazard - The Swazi Observer
“It becomes a nightmare for the police officers on duty,” said a source, who refused to be identified for fear of victimisation. The source said sometimes the police station conference room facility was opened for public use, including staging of ...
January 12, 2012


We want to meet King – Tindvuna, Bucopho - The Swazi Observer
Some of the speakers who did not want to be identified said there was no problem about tindvuna and bucopho discussing issues that were affecting them. One of the constituency headmen expressed concern that there was no unity amongst the members and ...
January 10, 2012


It wasn't rape – sex pest manager's victim - The Swazi Observer
The woman, who vehemently refused to be named, confessed that after a night of hard drinking and partying, the man, who is a manager in a garage around town, recently took her and some friends to his office in Mbabane where he had sex with them. ...
December 10, 2011


'Shisa Mateki' is dead - The Swazi Observer
The former exciting winger was last season Hellenic FC coach, but could not finish the season with the Mangwaneni-based ensemble after being indisposed towards the later stages of the MTN League second round. A relative, who refused to be named, ...
November 15, 2011


GOVT ASKS SEC TO PAY CIVIL SERVANTS - The Swazi Observer
A source close to the ministry of finance told this newspaper that government was currently going cap in hand to all its parastatals seeking a financial relief. Government is racing against time to raise money to pay salaries for its 35 000 employees, ...
November 14, 2011


12 months later, two corpses still unclaimed - The Swazi Observer
“Their Mozambican relatives have still not claimed the bodies,” said an official, who asked to remain anonymous. Senior Medical officer Dr. Petros Hailmaria refused to comment on the condition of the bodies. A comment was later sought from Human ...
August 26, 2011


HLOBI'S MOTHER IN TINDLAMU MESS - The Swazi Observer
The woman asked not to be named as they have been subjected to victimisation in the past and they are scared that this might be the case when their names are revealed. “We would like to thank the members of parliament for ensuring that the matter is ...
June 22, 2011


Govt hospital runs out of bandages - The Swazi Observer
Nurses and doctors confirmed this situation, but did not want to be identified because they were not authorised to publicly speak about this issue. In emergency cases, patients are advised to buy their own bandages from private pharmacies in town and ...
May 7, 2011


St. Mark's Boarders in darkness as SEC cuts power...government owes company ... - The Swazi Observer
A matron, who refused to be named, said her superiors had gone to the SEC to negotiate by late that day and had not told her anything. She said she had only reported that there was no power in the kitchen. She disclosed that pupils were not to worry ...
April 2, 2011


Mourners flock Jim Gama's home - The Swazi Observer
They were occasionally disturbed by people, both on foot and vehicles, whom they had to attend to and Gama Senior, who flatly refused to be identified, made it a point to comfort them, saying they as a family were aware of the loss they were feeling. ...
March 15, 2011


Suspect con teachers back in class, teaching - The Swazi Observer
A resident who refused to be named stated that the parents were even thinking of storming the school to demand answers from both teachers over their return, but someone advised them to approach the TSC first. The parents stated that what they later ...
February 23, 2011


No leadership at Highlanders - The Swazi Observer
The former team official refused to be identified. I understood. He made it clear that he loved the team so much he did not want his views to be misconstrued. I agreed. One of the most successful officials to lead the 'Bull' during its glorious years, ...
February 17, 2011


Principal suspended, school keys missing - The Swazi Observer
According to a member of the school committee, who refused to be named, Mamba was suspended after teachers engaged in a three day strike complaining about ...
February 14, 2011


Boy (13) miraculously escape crocodile's jaws - The Swazi Observer
Narrating the community's encounter with the crocodile, a resident, who is also a member of the Magagula clan, but refused to be identified said the ...
January 15, 2011


TINKHUNDLA PROJECTS STOPPED - The Swazi Observer
A regional secretary who refused to be named said from last week Wednesday, the RDF committee in his region was told to stop holding meetings. ...
November 27, 2010


Name, shame those against Sappi takeover, say MPs - The Swazi Observer
Mafutseni MP Joseph Madonsela said he was shocked by the minister of labour's submissions whereas in the report he spoke off the record. ...
October 7, 2010


Uncompromising landlord hikes rent by 71% - The Swazi Observer
Another tenant, who also refused to be identified lest he be victimised, said he had been staying at Sikhosana's flats for a long time now, ...
September 4, 2010


Prince Lindani beats Sandhurst grill - The Swazi Observer
“He is one of tens of officers from Britain and around the world who were seconded to come and get the Sandhurst experience,” said an official close to the ...
August 13, 2010


A cabinet minister has circumcised - The Swazi Observer
PSI Swaziland has further revealed that a cabinet minister, who has asked to remain anonymous for now, has also undergone circumcision. ...
July 24, 2010


Zionists suspect dead children were bewitched - The Swazi Observer
One teacher, who refused to be identified, said during one of the prayers held at the school, a Zion parent had sprung up all of a sudden and claimed to see ...
July 10, 2010


Tenant locked out for reporting 'illegal' connection - The Swazi Observer
All the E70 each pay for electricity is used to the last unit, said Thusi's daughter, who refused to be named. Whatever the differences, Shongwe raised an ...
March 20, 2010


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