Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH MBABANE — Runners in this year’s Imbube Marathon must brace for high temperatures on Saturday as the country’s premier road race takes centre stage. The Eswatini Meteorological Services this afternoon warned of a heatwave that will sweep across the country from Thursday, October 15, to Saturday. “A heatwave is anticipated to hit the country from Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th, with temperatures rising to 40°C and above 40°C in the Lowveld,” reads the four-day forecast. The race has attracted over 8 300 runners, of which it has been said 2 500 are international  runners, mainly South Africa and Mozambique, although some are from the United States of America and Asia. It will start and finish at Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba. Lobamba is slightly hotter than the capital city, Mbabane, which lies in the highveld. Mbabane will welcome the 42km runners with temperatures ranging...

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH Going back to school as a ma­ture student is a reminder that dreams do not have an expiry date. While some people may believe that education is reserved for the young, Sizolwethu Shaban­gu, popularly known as Sompisi, is proving that it is never too late to invest in yourself. Balancing academics, work and business may not be easy, but with discipline, planning and determination, it is possible to keep moving towards your goals. Shabangu is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, majoring in English Language and Theology, at the University of Es­watini’s Kwaluseni Campus. He said continuing his studies was important because he want­ed to grow academically, develop his skills and eventually establish himself in his chosen career. He also hopes to create better opportunities for his family. “Education gives me confidence and opens doors that one can never fully comprehend....