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Monday, February 2, 2026    

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Will 2026 budget speech offer hope for poor Eswatini
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Thinking Aloud | Will 2026 budget speech offer hope for poor Eswatini

Monday, February 2, 2026 by Emmanuel Ndlangamandla

All eyes will be on Minister for Finance Neil Rijkenberg, who will present the budget speech which will shed light how government has decided to allocate resources Read More

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Feb 2, 2026 — Elephant in the Room | At the mine’s mouth, the cost of gold
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Education should unite not exclude

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10-member cultural troupe begins performances in India Festival

Feb 2, 2026 — Lifestyle | 10-member cultural troupe begins performances in India Festival

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