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When giants wrestle, small nations must think
As global attention fixates on the growing tension between the United States, Russia and China -and the renewed strategic interest in places like...
Education main door out of poverty
The schools are opening on the January 27, 2026. I would like us to think aloud about why all stakeholders in the education...
Fake news threatens democracy, marriages
The digital age has brought with it both progress and peril.While technology has made communication faster and more convenient, it has also opened...
Back to school, back to fight
Going back to school is often marketed as a joyful reset; new uniforms, clean timetables and the comforting illusion of routine. However, for...
Works driving us into ditch – literally!
In the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the only thing that works is the air conditioning in the minister’s office.Imagine, for a...
Tit for tat with Zambia, US
The United States’ delay of a proposed US$1.5 billion health funding package to Zambia while citing several factors that include a push for...
Making friends with water
The title allows a significant degree of contradiction within its meaning. On the one hand, water is the essence of life. It is...
Discipline turns into self-punishment
Discipline is often praised as a virtue. It is associated with success, consistency and strength of character. We are told that discipline is...
Practical guide for savers, investors
As part of our continuing series on savings and investment, it is important to turn our attention to the bond market, an area...
‘Big 3’ must not battle for ‘leftovers’
The turn of the year is traditionally a season of renewal, a period where resolutions are etched into the soul and the dead...
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‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
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Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government
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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...
