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Education as a propeller of growth, jobs

Looking back at the days we were taught parts of a grasshopper and various names of clouds, it is refreshing that Eswatini has...

We must support commissioner’s clean-up

The recent call by the National Commissioner of Police (NATCOM), Vusi Masango, for public assistance in rooting out ‘rotten potatoes’ within the force...

Inheritance of confidence

When we speak of inheritance, we often think of property, jewellery or family recipes passed down through generations. Though, there is another inheritance,...

Nobody deserves to die

The writer finds himself is guilty; immersed in ambiguity. A little verse to start and end today’s article. Well, the title is ambiguous....

Reading the skies: SADC’s uncertain rains

Over 10 Southern African Development Community (SADC) States gathered in the kingdom last week to address the recurrent drought conditions that continue to...

Global geo-political shifts

The United Kingdom, Portugal, Canada and Australia have in the past week, through coordinated action, announced that they will now recognise Palestine’s Statehood....

Nurturing sons or nurturing patriarchy?

The term ‘boy mum’ is a buzz across social media platforms, mostly accompanied by hashtags, sentimental posts and aesthetic reels; celebrating the unique bond between...

Can SADC be great with multiparty democracy?

As we ponder ideas and apply our minds to the question of how best we can promote the unity of the southern African...

Stress-handling is a skill

Many a times, we experience periods of, what some may call, ‘the worst that life has to offer’ and incredibly testing situations that...

The guaranteed prophets of doom

If there’s one thing you can rely on in Eswatini besides unpredictable weather and the occasional cow crossing the highway, it’s the relentless...

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Mountain homes face demolition

MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...

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...

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...

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...