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Inequality has reached level of national crisis
A landmark report by Oxfam, titled “A Tale of Two Continents,” recently exposed the extreme wealth gap and systemic inequality gripping Africa. The...
‘The Polygamist’: When entertainment reflects reality
A week ago, social media was buzzing with discussions about the recently released series on Netflix, ‘The Polygamist’ and most of the comments...
We need answers on E17bn capital flight
The past week has left a E17.09 billion economic development question hanging over our heads. It urgently needs answers that make sense to...
Foreigners become SA’s new Zuma
“There is nothing new under the sun.” Those timeless words, found in Ecclesiastes 1:9, may have been written thousands of years ago, though...
You need more than two feet
Association football is the game being played right now in the 2026 World Cup. In some countries, they call it football, but in...
Embracing Mistakes: Power of resilience, learning
In a culture that often celebrates perfection and success, making mistakes can be seen as a sign of failure or inadequacy. However, the...
The peace deal and its implications
As this week dawned, the world received news from Tehran and Washington: Finally, a peace deal is on the table. Moving the world...
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Swazipharm blames ministry delays, commits to compliance
LOBAMBA – After being implicated in the delivery of medical drugs that were later recalled, prominent pharmaceutical supplier Swazipharm has reaffirmed its commitment...
Family sues EEC over E6m for Mpolonjeni child electrocution
MBABANE - The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) is facing lawsuit of more than E6 million following an electrocution incident that allegedly claimed the...
Shembe forgives Zulu King after video fallout
MBABANE – Members of the Nazareth Baptist Church in Eswatini have rallied behind His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu Shembe after he publicly forgave Zulu...
Labour minister calls for healthy wages
MBABANE – The Minister for Labour and Social Security, Phila Buthelezi, has called upon Wages Councils to negotiate for fair wages. The minister...
MPs pocket repeated pay increases
MBABANE – Members of Eswatini’s 12th Parliament have benefitted from repeated salary increases since assuming office in 2023, an investigation by the Times...
My pension happened to my money
My uncle Magonso phoned me last week. Now, you and I know that when an uncle calls during working hours, there are usually...
BySTANLEY KHUMALO23 June 2026