TUCOSWA: REVERSE WATER, ELECTRICITY TARIFFS HIKE

MBABANE – Workers, through the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA), say they want all tariff increments reversed. These sentiments by the trade union, which has...
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MINISTER REVEALS: 123 EMPLOYED IN PLASTIC INDUSTRY, BAN SHIFTED

LOBAMBA – While MPs are adamant that the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs should not ban plastic bags to avoid job losses, it has...
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ANOTHER WOMAN SQUEEZES PARTNER’S PRIVATES PARTS, ARRESTED

MBABANE – “I wanted to make him weak, so that I can leave the house, after he had assaulted me.” Makhosazane Mazibuko cited jealousy as the...
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TUCOSWA: REVERSE WATER, ELECTRICITY TARIFFS HIKE

MBABANE – Workers, through the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA), say they want all tariff increments reversed. These sentiments by the trade union, which has
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MOVE TO EASE BORDER CONGESTION, BOOST TRADE: ESWATINI, SA SEEK TO CUT PROCESSING TIME BY 20%

OSHOEK – In a groundbreaking move to ease border congestion and boost trade, the Eswatini National Trade Facilitation Committee (ENTFC) have signed a Joint Action
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HUMAN BEINGS WITH TWO SIDES

THE reader might leap in with a pre-emptive strike, reminding the writer that, of course, we all know that a human being has two sides
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DUSTY AND STONES FILM TO PLAY IN LA

MBABANE – Dusty and Stones have bagged another achievement in the Country music international stage as their film will be showcased in Los Angeles (LA)
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AGAINST ALL ODDS.... LIMPING ‘BULL’ UPSET ‘BUFFS’

BUHLENI – Despite being entangled in challenges within their camp, Mbabane Highlanders pulled a rabbit out of the hat to claim the big scalp of
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SUPPORT TAIWAN’S PARTICIPATION IN INTERPOL

 Sir, Timely intelligence sharing is essential in the fight against transnational crime. Taiwan possesses robust law enforcement capabilities and collaborates effectively with partners in criminal
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CLIMATE JUSTICE AND AFRICA’S DEBT CRISIS

AFRICA faces a number of challenges, two of them being climate change and unsustainable debt. Countries like Eswatini, struggling under mounting debt, are being forced
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IT’S A ‘DOG EATS DOG’ COUNTRY

JUST the other day, I was pondering about the state of the youth in Eswatini. The number of unemployed young people is overwhelming. Government has
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SAIL THROUGH THE STORMS

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. Think about that for a moment. On a calm, sunny day,
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ALL VOICES NEEDED NOW TO END GBV

“The campaign to end domestic violence needs the voices of men as well as women, challenging the cultural, economic and political context in which we
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WORLD FACES COMPLEX CRISES, CONFLICTS

ANNUALLY, heads of State and governments participate in the United Nations General Assembly.  The Assembly met from September 10 to 28, 2024.  When Global leaders
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THE ESWATINI I WANT FOR MY KIDS

AS the kingdom tries to find its way in what I choose to call political crossroads, I ponder sometimes about the kind of future some
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TUCOSWA: REVERSE WATER, ELECTRICITY TARIFFS HIKE

MBABANE – Workers, through the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA), say they want all tariff increments reversed. These sentiments by the trade union, which has...
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MINISTER REVEALS: 123 EMPLOYED IN PLASTIC INDUSTRY, BAN SHIFTED

LOBAMBA – While MPs are adamant that the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs should not ban plastic bags to avoid job losses, it has...
Full story

ANOTHER WOMAN SQUEEZES PARTNER’S PRIVATES PARTS, ARRESTED

MBABANE – “I wanted to make him weak, so that I can leave the house, after he had assaulted me.” Makhosazane Mazibuko cited jealousy as the...
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COPS ON SUICIDES: WE’RE BULLIED AT WORK

MANZINI - Police officers have identified workplace bullying as a significant contributor to mental health issues and rising suicide rates within the force. This revelation...
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AGAINST ALL ODDS.... LIMPING ‘BULL’ UPSET ‘BUFFS’

BUHLENI – Despite being entangled in challenges within their camp, Mbabane Highlanders pulled a rabbit out of the hat to claim the big scalp of...
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KWAKHE, ‘KARAS’ BACK, ‘SAVIOLA’ OUT

MBABANE – Sihlangu coach Zdravko Logarusic has recalled Mbabane Swallows impressive duo of Kwakhe Thwala and Bongi ‘Karas’ Magagula ahead of the back-to-back TotalEnergies AFCON...
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‘FELA’ HAT-TRICK SEALS LEOPARD VICTORY

MBABANE – In a six-goal spectacle, returning Felix Badenhorst stole the limelight, guiding Royal Leopard to a vital 4-2 triumph over struggling Sidwashini United. Making...
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JUDGE URGES LAWYERS TO ENGAGE CLIENTS

MBABANE – Supreme Court Judge Mbutfo Mamba gave some lawyers fatherly advice during the Manzini Wanderers case, this past Tuesday. Mamba was hearing the ongoing relegation...
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MOVE TO EASE BORDER CONGESTION, BOOST TRADE: ESWATINI, SA SEEK TO CUT PROCESSING TIME BY 20%

OSHOEK – In a groundbreaking move to ease border congestion and boost trade, the Eswatini National Trade Facilitation Committee (ENTFC) have signed a Joint Action...
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INTRA-COMESA TRADE GROWS TREMENDOUSLY

MBABANE – Intra-COMESA trade has grown tremendously from just around E26.5 billion (US$1.5 billion) in 2000 to over E247.9 billion (US$14 billion) in 2023. This...
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HUMAN BEINGS WITH TWO SIDES

THE reader might leap in with a pre-emptive strike, reminding the writer that, of course, we all know that a human being has two sides...
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THE COMMODIFICATION OF WATER

Water supply remains a pressing issue in Africa, with millions lacking access and many forced to travel long distances for this essential resource. The recent...
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SUPPORT TAIWAN’S PARTICIPATION IN INTERPOL

 Sir, Timely intelligence sharing is essential in the fight against transnational crime. Taiwan possesses robust law enforcement capabilities and collaborates effectively with partners in criminal...
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CAN YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SAVE THE ECONOMY?

Sir, Can young entrepreneurs save the economy?  In the Kingdom of Eswatini, a nation rich in cultural heritage and youthful potential, the question arises: can...
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PUDEMO COULD SPLIT

I envy political scientists. They have the ability to predict political future developments. Basically, they studied political philosophy and political behaviour and identities. They are not...
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: TARRIFS
Should water, electricity tariff hikes be reversed?