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Wishing it could be Christmas everyday
‘Glam rock’ is a term that has recently appeared before my eyes for the first time in my life. It emerged and flourished...
The emotional State of a nation
As the year draws to a close, there is a shared feeling that hangs quietly in the air, not celebration, not despair, but...
Fintech, financial inclusion – next growth engine
Our economic debate often circles around familiar challenges: Slow growth, high unemployment, dependence on volatile SACU revenues and persistent inequality. Yet quietly, a...
The different guises of mental illness
With all the work and research that has gone into advancing the field of Psychology and mental health, both in theory and in...
Why do brothers and sisters grow apart?
As we enter the festive season, a time for family, we must stop and ask intriguing questions about our families and one of...
The land question we can no longer avoid
The land question in Eswatini is not an abstract historical footnote, it is the living seam that runs through nearly every major social...
Human Rights violations mimic pre-1948 era
Eswatini and the global community commemorated Human Rights Day on December 10. It’s a culmination of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence...
Mankayane fire a national disaster
The unity among all government structures, which Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini spoke about a few days ago, is exactly what the doctor...
Do we understand democracy?
Some emaSwati, mainly progressives, oftentimes, think democracy is what they want, not what others want. For starters, it is important that I do mention...
Culture becomes both shield and weapon
I was reading about the court’s decision to dismiss a claim that Eswatini Law allows intercourse with minors. I was shocked that someone...
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Mountain homes face demolition
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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...
