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Vanity in modernity

‘Vanity working on a weak head, produces every sort of mischief.’ Those were the sagacious (logophile vanity?) words of the famous writer, Jane...

The psychology behind adult behaviour

We do not come into the world as fully functioning adults, but rather as empty canvases that grow to learn everything that we...

Gambling – balanced regulation, public dialogue

Gambling in the country is no longer a marginal pastime; it is a growing industry with legal recognition, economic promise and complex social...

Mental health adjustment to life after school

As far as achievements go, very few go above the feelings of pride and accomplishment we feel after writing that last high school...

What is Heaven and Hell?

The Bible says: “For the living know that they will one day die, but the dead know nothing, neither have they any more...

A cry for balance

In the quiet corridors of power, much often goes unnoticed. Yet, sometimes, the echoes of discontent become too loud to ignore. This is...

Possible to have human-centred politics?

We are living in a dangerous world where politics has become dangerous to society. It is not centred on serving humanity. In a...

A nation restless beneath the surface

Our country, Eswatini, is often described as serene, gentle and culturally anchored in a way that sets it apart in a rapidly changing...

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