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From billions to outcomes

The signing of a E4.1 billion memorandum of understanding between US Government and Eswatini Government on HIV response sits within a long record...

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...

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Apostle Jeremiah’s senior wife to continue leading church

MBABANE - The High Court has temporarily paved the way for Sibongile Dlamini, widow of the late Faith Christian Fellowship Church Founder Apostle...

Socialites, banker arrested in E396 000 fraud case

MANZINI – Two socialites and a banker have been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud involving more than E396 000. The accused...

Swallows’ new kit wins African attention

MBABANE- Mbabane Swallows’ new season kit has attracted attention beyond Eswatini after a prominent African football journalist shared it. The Beautiful Birds’ 2026/27...

Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve confirms separation from wife

MANZINI – Founder and senior pastor of God Cares Christian Fellowship, Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Nolwazi...

US Embassy to auction vehicles, furniture, electronics

MBABANE - The US Embassy in Eswatini will auction a range of motor vehicles, electronics, household appliances and office furniture this Wednesday. The...