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The successful collapse
There’s a special kind of inheritance no lawyer announces.Not land. Not cattle. Not even that family kettle that whistles like it’s personally offended...
When children become invisible
The recent report by Times of Eswatini detailing how at least 15 children have turned a mall basement into their home should unsettle...
Lessons from Hungary elections
A political tsunami in Hungary’s recent elections on April 12, 2026, has swept away Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his political class, yet...
UEDF raises the army flag high
Under the sharp April sun at Nokwane, the rhythmic sound of boots striking the ground echoed across the parade grounds. Soldiers moved in...
Mandatory digital literacy urgently required
A few weeks ago, I received a text from one of the country’s ambassadors with a brief caution that his social media accounts...
Eswatini’s strategic influence 40 years on
As Eswatini celebrates 40 years of independence alongside four decades under the leadership of His Majesty King Mswati III, reflection often turns inward...
It’s all a game
Most of the readers, as well as the writer, would call themselves ordinary people. We used to refer to the ‘man in the...
Social media monetisation: Talent without equal opportunity
In the digital age, social media has transformed from a communication tool into a powerful economic platform. Across the world, individuals are leveraging...
Blockade within a blockade
Last week, the world over was optimistic of a long-lasting ceasefire as the outcome of the talks between the US and Iran, held...
Sihlangu need architect, not ‘tourist’
The dust has finally settled on the disastrous interim tenure of Sifiso ‘Nuro’ Ntibane, and the heartbreak of a 1-4 capitulation against an...
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Mountain homes face demolition
MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...
Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose
Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...
Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government
MBABANE - Forty Chinese nationals who were re-arrested while trying to leave Eswatini following their conviction and sentencing for being in the country...
