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On the edge of new cartilage

As a child, I was curious and confused about the surname ‘Eitis’ to which my parents would refer; one whose first name appeared...

Reclaiming mental health, especially for black men

For many people in the black community, mental health is still a quiet conversation, one that happens behind closed doors, if it happens...

Managing the exit: Pump price dilemma

Though a fragile ceasefire has been in force for the past couple of weeks, a couple of facts remain; the Strait of Hormuz...

The King’s reaffirmation of shared rule

In a political era often defined by distance between rulers and the ruled, His Majesty King Mswati III’s recent declaration, ‘I will not...

Aligning police conduct with constitutional protection of unions

Just before the country celebrated 40 years of King Mswati III’s reign and his 58th birthday, the nation experienced once again a confrontation...

Security gains vs economic losses

Across Europe and the United States, migration policy is shifting towards tighter controls, with governments introducing stricter visa systems, more restrictive asylum procedures...

Home always matters

Ironic, isn’t it? The big boy on the block starts the fight, but when the little feller down the street pulls out a...

Doing with the intention to learn and improve

There is a quiet shift that changes everything: Moving from doing things to be perfect to doing things with the intention to learn....

The Ezulwini Palazzo

The opening of the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre and Five-Star Hotel (ICC & FISH) marks a significant milestone in the kingdom’s economic...

Unity or uneven experience?

The recent 40/58 double celebrations in Eswatini marked two milestones: 40 years of rule by King Mswati III and his 58th birthday. The...

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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...