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Gift-wrapped patriarchy
Every December, the world wraps itself in colour. There are fairy lights and scented candles, beautifully-decorated trees, music in the background and the...
King calls for better public service
If you are a politician or public servant who has a mandate to serve the people, you may want to take a look...
‘God has entered the ring’
Patriotic Alliance Member of Parliament Ashley Sauls’s exchange with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala during Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee’s unprecedented visit to a prison to...
Give blood to give life
Many years ago, when I bumped into an uncle of mine in a bar in England, he called out, ‘fancy a pint?’. He...
Letting go of control
There comes a point in every person’s life when you realise that no matter how carefully you plan, life has its own rhythm....
Rethinking our energy economics
The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) reported a staggering operational loss of E247.2 million for the 2025 financial year, a more than threefold increase...
Eswatini clubs must seize ACA opportunity
For too long, the elite football clubs of Eswatini – and indeed, those across many of Africa’s smaller nations – have existed largely...
Traditional marriages now too expensive
It would appear that our traditional institution of marriage is under attack. It has become more and more difficult to get young people...
The purpose of tough times
The non-linear and unpredictable nature of life has been one of mankind’s toughest challenges, since the beginning of time and for ages. The...
Night care symptom of nation failing its children
The recent exposé on the rise of night-time childcare - better known as night care - should trouble every citizen who believes in...
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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...
