Private sector stagnation weakens economic resilience
We are living in an era of rapid global transformation.Platforms such as the G20, whose leaders are convened in neighbouring South Africa to...
A nation restless beneath the surface
Our country, Eswatini, is often described as serene, gentle and culturally anchored in a way that sets it apart in a rapidly changing...
Patriotism thrives with dignity, shared progress
Our country, Eswatini, is often described as serene, gentle and culturally anchored in a way that sets it apart in a rapidly changing...
Do we have vision for cannabis value?
As the world increasingly recognises the economic and healing potential of cannabis, it feels like our nation, Eswatini, is being left behind, held...
No job creation, just bread increase
The recent government approval of a seven per cent increase in the price of bread, allegedly at the behest of the country’s Bakers...
Regulating churches: Should we worry?
The Eswatini Government’s Ministry of Home Affairs recently extended an invitation to the nation’s religious institutions. The purpose was a ‘national stakeholders’ meeting,...
Solving brain drain challenges is very crucial
“Before the exiled can return, the homeland must become a place where dreams are not exiled.” - Anonymous When His Majesty King Mswati III...
EmaSwati-led businesses are a must
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ByAlex Nxumalo29 November 2025