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Another 365 days to survive mental health issues

With the year over, it is quite common practice and mildly human nature to stare to the start of the year with optimism...

Call for climate resilient infrastructure

For most of the year, the river that runs through Pine Valley is an unremarkable presence. It flows gently, winding quietly shaping the...

Tragedy should be turning point

Recent headlines out of Vusweni in northern Hhohho, where a grieving family was forced to carry the body of a 10-year-old boy through...

Will 2026 offer better opportunities, hope?

We are grateful that we are now in 2026. Those who have made it have an opportunity to pursue their dreams.  Once again,...

The hearth and the horizon

In the grand tapestry of global governance, Eswatini stands as a unique testament to the endurance of tradition and the resilience of a...

Expand more than our cattle byre

The ever-growing need to physically expand the Ludzidzini Cattle Byre for the annual Incwala Ceremony should be seen way beyond merely accommodating more...

Examine Venezuela’s history, not just about oil

Donald Trump jolted the world from its festive lull this past week with the ‘capture’ and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The...

Singing your heart out

Everybody is a top-class singer in the shower. If every place we went to had the same acoustics as those found in the...

Sitting with discomfort instead of escaping

Discomfort is something most people are taught to avoid. From a young age, we learn to distract ourselves from unpleasant emotions, to stay...

Stocks pathway to wealth creation

In a world where the cost of living continues to rise and traditional savings accounts offer minimal returns, investing in stocks has emerged...

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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...

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...

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...