SNAT’S 6 DEMANDS BEFORE SCHOOLS OPEN

MANZINI - The Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) has outlined six demands that must be met by government before schools can reopen on Tuesday.The...
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LOCAL TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY FEARS LOSING FUNDING FROM US

MBABANE – The local transgender community has voiced fears of an uncertain future following US President Donald Trump’s recent declaration that America will recognise only...
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TRIPLETS BRING JOY BUT ALSO HARDSHIP TO MUM

MBABANE - A 21-year-old mother of triplets is seeking public assistance to help raise her children. The infants, who are two months old, are...
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SNAT’S 6 DEMANDS BEFORE SCHOOLS OPEN

MANZINI - The Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) has outlined six demands that must be met by government before schools can reopen on Tuesday.The
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TRACTOR HIRE SERVICE ACHIEVES 95% EFFICIENCY

MBABANE – NMC has announced the successful conclusion of the government tractor hire subsidy programme for the 2024/2025 ploughing season, achieving an impressive 95 per
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THE FIRST 24 HOURS

Washington District Colombia has been abuzz with political activity on January 20, as President Trump was sworn into office as the most powerful man on
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MINISTER LAUDS COUNTRY’S ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR

MBABANE – Minister for Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, has hailed the sector for its resounding success, noting significant advancements in festivals, competitions
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‘BIRDS’ STAR REJECTS LUCRATIVE OFFER

MBABANE - Mbabane Swallows left-back Siphosethu Mabilisa has reportedly turned down an offer to join Nsingizini Hotspurs, choosing instead to explore other opportunities. Sources close
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END BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

Sir, I am writing to bring attention to a critical issue that continues to plague our educational institutions: Bullying in schools. As a concerned parent,
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DILEMMA CREATED BY FATHERS THAT ABUSE DAUGHTERS

The world is a naked tree in winter, sitting idle in the middle of winter – shameful and too uncomfortable to look at. There is
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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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HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ ROLE IN ACTIVISM AGAINST GBV

This period of 16 Days of Activism Against GBV has been used to focus on the issues—what they are—and rarely on the different roles key
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NO EXCUSE FOR POVERTY IN ESWATINI

With political parties showing symptoms of political regression after being tainted by internal squabbles, disunity and division along party lines, Tinkhundla System of Government is
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CIVIL SOCIETY MUST HOLD LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE

We have moved from an age in which government leaders sought to do what was best for the people to one in which the political
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ELECTION PROTESTS IN MOZ SHOULD BE RESOLVED PEACEFULLY

ON October 9, 2024, the citizens of Mozambique went to the polls to elect a president, members of Parliament and provincial governors. These elections were
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‘SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES, PERSONALITY PARALYSIS’

After glass, a human beings’ self-esteem is probably the most fragile ‘object’ in the world. I make that statement not because of its factual value,
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WHEN NGO ACCOUNTABILITY IS ABSENT

NGOs are an extension of governments, in a sense. They play a gap-filling role by providing, in some cases, some services where governments fall short.
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SNAT’S 6 DEMANDS BEFORE SCHOOLS OPEN

MANZINI - The Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) has outlined six demands that must be met by government before schools can reopen on Tuesday.The...
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LOCAL TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY FEARS LOSING FUNDING FROM US

MBABANE – The local transgender community has voiced fears of an uncertain future following US President Donald Trump’s recent declaration that America will recognise only...
Full story

TRIPLETS BRING JOY BUT ALSO HARDSHIP TO MUM

MBABANE - A 21-year-old mother of triplets is seeking public assistance to help raise her children. The infants, who are two months old, are...
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TSC REVERSES DECISION TO TRANSFER ST MARK’S HEAD TEACHER

MBABANE – The TSC has reversed its decision to transfer St Mark’s High School Head teacher Khanyisile Bhaa Shabangu to Fonteyn High School. The Teaching...
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‘BIRDS’ STAR REJECTS LUCRATIVE OFFER

MBABANE - Mbabane Swallows left-back Siphosethu Mabilisa has reportedly turned down an offer to join Nsingizini Hotspurs, choosing instead to explore other opportunities. Sources close...
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MASSIVE MAYALUKA CLASH

MBABANE - The eagerly-anticipated last 16 Ingwenyama Cup fixture is out, and the much-discussed forces derby will be at Mayaluka Stadium.This headline match, featuring Green...
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‘WESLIANS’ SQUASH NFD REGISTRATION REPORTS

MBABANE – Manzini Wanderers Chairman Jabulani Dlamini has vehemently denied reports suggesting the team are considering registering in the MTN National First Division (NFD). According...
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‘BULL’ SUPPORTER DIES IN SA

MBABANE – The football community is mourning the untimely passing of Ayandiswa ‘Yaya’ Dlamini, a devoted supporter of Mbabane Highlanders. Her family is currently facing...
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NOBUHLE GEARS UP FOR E2.5M TOURNEY

MBABANE - Following a commendable performance in 2024, Nobuhle Dlamini is poised to return to the greens for the first time this year. Anticipation is...
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MINISTER LAUDS COUNTRY’S ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR

MBABANE – Minister for Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, has hailed the sector for its resounding success, noting significant advancements in festivals, competitions...
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ZAIMARN TO JOIN KHULI CHANA, KWESTA AT POOL PARTY

MBABANE – Esteemed Dancehall award-winning artist Zaimarn will step into the limelight alongside South African music heavyweights Khuli Chana, Kwesta and Blxckie. This thrilling collaboration...
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THE FIRST 24 HOURS

Washington District Colombia has been abuzz with political activity on January 20, as President Trump was sworn into office as the most powerful man on...
Full story

DILEMMA CREATED BY FATHERS THAT ABUSE DAUGHTERS

The world is a naked tree in winter, sitting idle in the middle of winter – shameful and too uncomfortable to look at. There is...
Full story

END BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

Sir, I am writing to bring attention to a critical issue that continues to plague our educational institutions: Bullying in schools. As a concerned parent,...
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GIVE PUPILS FOOD NOT BOBOSHIWE

Sir, Giving children the right lunch pack is a critical issue that has a profound impact on their academic success and overall well-being. If we...
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