Start early, save smart for Black Friday sales
As November unfolds, so does the global anticipation for Black Friday sales. A retail phenomenon that promises deep discounts and irresistible deals.However, for...
Balancing fair pay, fiscal reality
The Government of Eswatini’s plan to implement the long-awaited salary review for public servants has ignited a national debate about fairness and affordability....
Restoring dignity of emaSwati
I am deeply moved by the strides the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini is making to restore dignity through housing, especially for...
Standards for trade and economic development
As we celebrate world standards week, it is fitting that we consider the impact of standards on the economic development of the kingdom...
Fiscal sovereignty and strategic reforms
The country stands at a crossroads, where it is imperative that we balance books towards fiscal sovereignty and fiscal prudence. As we prepare...
Defining moment: From provident to pension
The country stands at the precipice of ushering in a new a new era of social protection and social safety net. The proposed...
Global geo-political shifts
The United Kingdom, Portugal, Canada and Australia have in the past week, through coordinated action, announced that they will now recognise Palestine’s Statehood....
Inflation analytics
Inflation dynamics across the Common Monetary Area (CMA) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are shifting and Eswatini now finds itself at...
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Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala passes on
MBABANE- Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has died, according to reports emerging on Thursday. Maphalala is reported to have passed away while receiving treatment...
Thousands flock to Shiselweni for Umhlanga second leg
MANZINI – Thousands of Imbali yesterday descended on the Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region, marking the beginning of the second leg...
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MBABANE –Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has affirmed that schools will reopen as scheduled in accordance with...
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MBABANE – The Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) Council has alleged that the Chairman of the committee appointed to investigate the affairs of...
E50 000 bail for couple in E2.3 million theft case
MBABANE - A former chief clerk and her husband, implicated in the alleged theft of E2.3 million from Pick Yours Supermarket in Buhleni,...
Illegal mining – between livelihoods, law
Given the level of reporting surrounding illegal mining in the kingdom, I found it befitting to put pen to paper and weigh in...
BySanele Sibiya12 November 2025