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Wear that mini skirt

The summer season has arrived and sermons dedicated to the women dress code are already circulating on social media.Understand me, my article does...

‘Nkwe!’ can lead us beyond 57 years

Reading recently the Times of Eswatini’s various bold front-page headlines about the outcomes of His Majesty King Mswati III’s overseas working trips has...

Time to reflect on progress

The famous saying ‘uneasy lies the head that wears a crown’ refers to how heavy the burden of leadership is, especially for a...

Fight for inclusive reproductive health

Sexual and reproductive health rights are often spoken of in ways that assume a single kind of family, a single kind of relationship...

What’s in a name?

Quite a lot exists within a name. Only when one gets down to the task of examining the issue does one realise the...

The nitty gritty of King’s Troika appointment

His Majesty King Mswati III’s selection as SADC Troika Deputy Chair placed Eswatini in a seat that shapes regional security decisions and day-to-day...

Beneficiation of minerals

The green chert beneficiation story is a breath of fresh air in the country’s mining landscape. The mining industry has, traditionally, been focused...

The rise of digital activism

In the digital age, activism has undergone a profound transformation. Where once protests were organised through flyers, phone calls and word-of-mouth, today they...

‘Bull’ priorities misplaced

Mbabane Highlanders, a name that resonates with the very soul of Eswatini football, is at a crossroads. The recent acquisition by South Africa’s...

PSPF: E42bn liability and E5bn deficit

The revelation by The Times of Eswatini sister publication, Eswatini News, that the Eswatini Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF) is in a financial...

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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...