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World Cup and the working mum

Every four years, the world seems to pause for football. Streets become quieter during big matches, social media fills with predictions and celebrations...

Medicine died waiting for patients

I have a cousin called Sibusiso. Every family in Eswatini has a Sibusiso. He is not a doctor, an economist or a politician,...

Why prime minister’s answers matter

In politics, leadership is often judged not when things are going well, but when questions are asked. That is why Prime Minister Russell...

Making regular engagement with press positive experience

The message delivered by the Times of Eswatini managing director, during a recent interview on UNESWA FM, could not have been clearer. Media...

Store ‘dvuladvula’ grain ahead of drought

The long-awaited financial relief is finally within sight for thousands of civil servants. In about six weeks, government will dish out the remaining...

Government debt is not private debt

The unfolding debt crisis in Senegal has become one of Africa’s most closely watched financial stories. What began as a routine change of...

Where exactly are we?

Our National Constitution protects a person’s freedom of expression and opinion, duly supported by other laws in the kingdom, which provide protection against...

How showing up alone can change your life

In a world filled with distractions, passion for quick wins and the allure of shortcuts, the simple act of showing up consistently gets...

CBE reserves composition, gold strategy

Central Bank reserves are the cornerstone of a nation’s financial stability. They are assets held by the monetary authority to support the national...

When poverty becomes a personality flaw

Over the past few days, social media in Eswatini has been flooded with conversations about money, relationships and what people bring to the...

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