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High cost of commuting in Eswatini

Not so long ago, emaSwati were trying to adjust to the fuel hike announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, which...

Eswatini delivers on global stage, but

When the Kingdom of Eswatini agreed, with less than two months’ notice, to host the OACPS–EU Summit under the new Samoa Agreement framework,...

Right footing – ICC events

Swiftly upon opening its doors, a week later, the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre (ICC) welcomed delegates for the First Plenary Session of...

A new chapter of holistic care in Taiwan

As the world confronts the challenges of population ageing and healthcare workforce shortages, digital transformation in healthcare is no longer optional but essential....

Goals, games, fatherhood

As the world counts down to the next FIFA World Cup, excitement is already building in homes, workplaces and communities across the globe....

‘Ungishaya mbamba lomake wakami’

There are certain sentences that deserve to be protected as national heritage in Eswatini. Not because they are inspiring. Not because they united...

When fear becomes more contagious than disease

The recent global reaction to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has revealed something deeply unsettling about modern society. Beyond...

Why workers denied right to celebrate Workers’ Day?

We all recall that the recognition of Workers’ Day in Eswatini was the result of unrelenting advocacy by the Swaziland Federation of Trade...

A milestone worth celebrating

Many of us are still in recovery mode after the milestone celebrations marking His Majesty King Mswati III’s 40 years on the Throne...

Power outlives justice in Mugabe deportation

Justice is often portrayed as blind - impartial, consistent and untouched by status. In principle, the law should apply equally, whether one is...

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Chinese nationals challenge re-arrest

MBABANE - The 25 foreign nationals from the People’s Republic of China are challenging their re-arrest and detention at Mafutseni Police Station. The...

Customary marriages declared in community of property

MBABANE – The High Court has declared the long-standing practice of treating marriages under Eswatini Law and Custom as being out of community...

Inyatsi Construction building foundations of First World future

For more than four decades, Eswatini has witnessed one of the most significant periods of infrastructure development in its history. Under the leadership...

No more USA Visa processing in Eswatini

MBABANE – In a move that will significantly alter travel logistics for Eswatini nationals, the United States Embassy in Mbabane will cease accepting...

Each MP set for E1m handshake

MBABANE – When the 12th Parliament assumed office in 2023, an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP) was earning a basic monthly salary of...