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Black Friday special
Every November, madness visits us: Black Friday! For 11 months, people survive on borrowed E50, prayer and creativity that turns one chicken into...
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...
Please, don’t make taxpayers pay twice
There are some truths we prefer to whisper in Eswatini, until an outsider says them loudly enough for everyone to hear. The latest...
The penalty to avoid above all
Sincere apologies for again bringing death – and not the best aspect of it either – to this page in such a short...
Inconvenient truth about COVID-19 vaccine revealed years later
For years, one of the most uncomfortable questions surrounding COVID-19 has been what happened to people who dared to question the dominant narrative....
E6 billion went to work; elsewhere!
There is a particular kind of hope that comes with seeing a road being built. You hear the trucks before you see them....
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...
King’s call: Let’s walk the talk
At the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, world leaders have had their say, leaving behind a...
Geopolitics, climate, monetary policy tightrope
The global economy is once again hostage to geography and climate. The Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandab Strait, two of the...
How long are we expected to wait?
What happens to a young person who spends years studying, graduates with qualifications, sends application after application and still cannot find a job?...
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Hyundai Creta arrives with bold new attitude
Hyundai Eswatini has welcomed the all-new Hyundai Creta to the local market, bringing a sharper look, upgraded technology and a choice of confident...
Swallows appeal to fans for financial help
MBABANE – MTN Premier League giants Mbabane Swallows have appealed to fans for donations of at least E50 as financial pressures threaten the...
Ezulwini Palazzo partnership targets world-class status
MBABANE – A landmark hotel management partnership is set to position Ezulwini Palazzo as a world-class destination connecting Eswatini with SADC, Africa and...
FNB demands over E14 million from two ex-employees
MBABANE – First National Bank (FNB) has instituted High Court proceedings against two of its former employees, seeking more than E14 million in...
Bishop Hlatshwako faces E110 000 maintenance claim
MBABANE – Bishop Vincent Hlatshwako, who recently engaged to be married, is facing a court application seeking to recover E110 709.51 in alleged...
