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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...

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...

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Apostle Jeremiah’s senior wife to continue leading church

MBABANE - The High Court has temporarily paved the way for Sibongile Dlamini, widow of the late Faith Christian Fellowship Church Founder Apostle...

Socialites, banker arrested in E396 000 fraud case

MANZINI – Two socialites and a banker have been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud involving more than E396 000. The accused...

Swallows’ new kit wins African attention

MBABANE- Mbabane Swallows’ new season kit has attracted attention beyond Eswatini after a prominent African football journalist shared it. The Beautiful Birds’ 2026/27...

34 cops graduate in police science

MANZINI – Thirty-four police officers have graduated with diplomas in Police Science as the police service seeks to strengthen its response to emerging...

Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve confirms separation from wife

MANZINI – Founder and senior pastor of God Cares Christian Fellowship, Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Nolwazi...