WATER, ELECTRICITY TARIFFS HIKE CITED AS ... BIG TEXTILE FIRM SHUTS DOWN, 342 LOSE JOBS

MATSAPHA - The hike in electricity and water tariffs in recent years has seen TQM Textiles Swaziland shutting down its operations and retrenching its 342...
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MOZ RIOTS: THREAT TO CLOSE BORDERS, EMASWATI WARNED

MBABANE – The ongoing riots in Mozambique seem to have taken a different twist, as rioters have threatened to close all the country’s borders. According...
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NO SAFE, WILLS KEPT IN DRAWERS AT MASTER’S OFFICE

MANZINI – There are safety concerns at the Manzini Master’s office as far as the storage of wills for undistributed accounts is concerned. A will,...
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E-COMMERCE IN ESWATINI REMAINS RELATIVELY LOW

MBABANE – The latest Digital Readiness Assessment Report (2024) has revealed that the uptake of e-commerce remains relatively low in Eswatini. This report has been
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KEEP SAFE THIS FESTIVE SEASON

THE festive season is a time of joy, generosity and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also a prime time for scammers who take advantage of the
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PROM PREPS CAN COST YOU E100K

MBABANE - As the glamorous lights of the prom season shine brightly across Eswatini, pupils and parents alike are grappling with the staggering costs associated
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NEW DAY, FRESH CHALLENGES AS ... ‘BIRDS’ IN COACHING DILEMMA

MBABANE – After what appeared to be a resolution with the return of the Mbabane Swallows’ former Management Committee (MC), a new dilemma has emerged
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INCWALA SPIRITUALITY, GRATITUDE

Sir, Culture is far more than a mere human construct; it represents a profound form of prayer that binds us to the divine, the universe
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IS CO-PARENTING WORTH IT IN MODERN SOCIETY?

In modern society, family structures have evolved, and with them, the dynamics of parenting. One trend that has become increasingly prevalent is co-parenting.  Co-parenting refers
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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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THE CANCER THAT IS CORRUPTION

It is conceivable that I may not survive long enough to experience the event when it eventually occurs. I am prepared, though to embrace a bold
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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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FESTIVE FEVER WITH MENTAL HEALTH CAUTION

THERE is an argument to be had that the time of year we are approaching (or probably already in), even though filled with festivities and
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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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WATER, ELECTRICITY TARIFFS HIKE CITED AS ... BIG TEXTILE FIRM SHUTS DOWN, 342 LOSE JOBS

MATSAPHA - The hike in electricity and water tariffs in recent years has seen TQM Textiles Swaziland shutting down its operations and retrenching its 342...
Full story

MOZ RIOTS: THREAT TO CLOSE BORDERS, EMASWATI WARNED

MBABANE – The ongoing riots in Mozambique seem to have taken a different twist, as rioters have threatened to close all the country’s borders. According...
Full story

NO SAFE, WILLS KEPT IN DRAWERS AT MASTER’S OFFICE

MANZINI – There are safety concerns at the Manzini Master’s office as far as the storage of wills for undistributed accounts is concerned. A will,...
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DRAMA AS WORKERS, PATIENTS LOCKED OUT

MANZINI – Operations were affected at the Blood Bank and TB Clinic in Manzini, as healthcare workers and patients were locked out over unpaid security...
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EXPIRED, UNHEALTHY FOODS CONFISCATED IN SHOPS RAID

MBABANE – The Municipal Council of Mbabane destroyed 2 840 kilogrammes of unhealthy food items confiscated from outlets within the city, during an impromptu raid...
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NEW DAY, FRESH CHALLENGES AS ... ‘BIRDS’ IN COACHING DILEMMA

MBABANE – After what appeared to be a resolution with the return of the Mbabane Swallows’ former Management Committee (MC), a new dilemma has emerged...
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‘BUFFS’ CLINCH OVER E1M PRIMO KIT DEAL

MBABANE – Young Buffaloes have successfully negotiated a lucrative deal with Primo, which will see the army side sporting the new kit for the next...
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PLE SEEDING HEADACHE FOR ‘WESLIANS’

MBABANE – Will Wanderers play in the Ingwenyama Cup? This is a question many are asking themselves after the 2024/25 Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents (SMVAF) Fund-sponsored...
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SWIMMING STAR DAMIEN SUSPENDED

MBABANE – The Eswatini Swimming Association (ESA) has announced the temporary suspension of swimming prodigy Damien de Sousa due to alleged disciplinary issues. This happens at...
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PROM PREPS CAN COST YOU E100K

MBABANE - As the glamorous lights of the prom season shine brightly across Eswatini, pupils and parents alike are grappling with the staggering costs associated...
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ZAMO BAGS BEST SISWATI ARTIST AWARD

MBABANE – In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, local songbird Zamo Dlamini, has once again made headlines by securing an award. Dlamini won...
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E-COMMERCE IN ESWATINI REMAINS RELATIVELY LOW

MBABANE – The latest Digital Readiness Assessment Report (2024) has revealed that the uptake of e-commerce remains relatively low in Eswatini. This report has been...
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FAST TRACK IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL PAYMENT SWITCH

MBABANE – A recommendation has been made, calling for fast tracking the implementation of the national payment switch. The national payment switch will, within the Central...
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KEEP SAFE THIS FESTIVE SEASON

THE festive season is a time of joy, generosity and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also a prime time for scammers who take advantage of the...
Full story

IS CO-PARENTING WORTH IT IN MODERN SOCIETY?

In modern society, family structures have evolved, and with them, the dynamics of parenting. One trend that has become increasingly prevalent is co-parenting.  Co-parenting refers...
Full story
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Should govt pay the E335m lost by investors through Ecsponent?