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E11.9 MILLION AND COUNTING: A scandal is unravelling in the Ministry of Education, where dozens of drivers allegedly mastered the art of getting paid for hours they never worked. Police are now on the trail of the “overtime jackpot. Our lead story has more.

SALARY REVIEW HITS THE BANK: From drivers to directors, every civil servant’s October pay will carry a little extra cheer as the salary review finally lands. However, not everyone’s plate is equally full. Some will pocket a once-off E4 700 boost this month, others a bit more. But the real windfall? That’s coming next year. More on pages 2-3.

SHOPLIFTED CURVES: One Mbabane woman thought she could sneak out with “curve-boosting” pills and sell them for cash. But when the alarm went off, so did her luck and straight into police hands. Story on page 4.

NO CHECKS, NO DRUGS, NO ACCOUNTABILITY: It turns out some of the companies trusted with supplying vital medicines were never properly vetted, even after handing out tenders worth hundreds of thousands. Now, with cancelled orders and expired drugs, Parliament wants answers. Story on page 5.

…AND IN OTHER STORIES:
- Members of Parliament are not taking kindly to the statement issued by the Judiciary following submissions made by Hhukwini MP, Alec Lushaba. The six members of the Africa Evangelical Church (AEC), who include the Mankayane branch pastor, failed on Tuesday in their bid for an interim order staying Pastor Bheki Nxumalo’s suspension.
- The court dismissed a bail application filed by a house helper, Fisile Simelane, who is facing 190 ‘facata’ charges.

ENTERTAINMENT: More great news for Eswatini as Netflix is opening up its doors for an opportunity of a lifetime. Manzini is buzzing with the opening of the new studio but there are a few 'crews' that need to be tightened up.

SPORTS: Huge financial boost awaits PLE clubs! This is after the PLE introduced a smart card to boost the club's coffers through fans' subscriptions. Meanwhile, Mbabane Highlanders i