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Online gambling crackdown: Game of deception

What began as a normal police raid routine has turned into one of the most trending crime stories in the country. Earlier this...

King’s development blueprint achievable

On Monday, during the launch of the Nsulutane Properties Hotel at Hlane, His Majesty King Mswati III did more than simply open a...

Procurement efficiency matters, period!

Public procurement sits at the centre of service delivery, shaping how States acquire medicines, build infrastructure and supply essential goods. Across Africa, when...

Spin around the cause

The writer had been looking forward to offering some light infotainment, with ‘Liking the Viking’ in pole position. But what is going on...

Why stability is underrated

In a world that constantly celebrates growth, risk-taking and chasing dreams, stability has quietly become unfashionable. We are taught to aim higher, move...

Rise of illegal gambling rings in Eswatini

Illegal gambling rings have become increasingly visible across the country, operating in both urban centres and rural communities. Despite the existence of the...

Invisible men and insulted men

Let us begin by applauding the most disciplined men on earth: Eswatini men. According to public testimony, none of us has ever bought...

When loopholes become gateways

The recent arrest of 96 Asian and Latin nationals linked to an alleged gambling syndicate in the country has gripped the nation’s attention...

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MBABANE – Members of the Nazareth Baptist Church in Eswatini have rallied behind His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu Shembe after he publicly forgave Zulu...