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Youth unemployment: A ticking time bomb

Eswatini’s youth unemployment is a leading national emergency that requires urgent action from all sectors of society. The long, winding queues wrapping around...

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Electing MPs committed to serving most vulnerable

Eswatini is at a crossroads regarding its development trajectory. The country is grappling with complex challenges ranging from economic disparities and youth unemployment...

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Protecting poorest communities from El Niño

As Eswatini grapples with high temperatures and rain scarcity, which is already felt in the Lowveld, as the media has reported that some...

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Is restricting Parly gifts necessary?

As legislatures across the globe tighten codes of conduct to curb undue influence, a growing debate has surfaced within Eswatini’s parliamentary corridors: Should...

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How ‘voting on stomach’ undermines democracy, governance

The Elections and Boundaries Commission, in its election education campaign, has issued a stern warning to voters in Eswatini: ‘Don’t vote on your...

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Crushing weight of fuel hike on fragile population

Itis disheartening that wars that Eswatini and other governments in Africa and worldwide have nothing to do with, their impact is felt beyond...

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Law enforcement in Eswatini must operate within human rights

First, I would like to offer my condolences on the passing of high-ranking government officials, Princess Lindiwe and the Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala....

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PM’s disruptive leadership style:

Does debate overshadow urgent issues? Before we delve into the interesting topic of disruptive leadership style currently occupying the House of Assembly, we...

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Can emaSwati find MPs truly committed to people’s service

Iwould like us to think aloud about a subject of elections which unfortunately often divides our beloved nation. Those who support the Tinkhundla...

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