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Expectation and the weight of it
Living in a world where interactions and social engagement are a permanent feature, we almost have no choice, but to be involved and...
We should appreciate Taiwan’s support
The shifting geo-politics, largely influenced by the ‘Make America Great’ agenda, have had unprecedented negative impact on developing countries like Eswatini. This unexpected...
When electricity becomes a privilege
“Affordable electricity is the thin thread separating light from darkness; hope from despair - and for cash-strapped citizens in Eswatini, that thread is...
Patients dying as politics play out
Were it not a matter of life and death, it would be funny that real action in the Eswatini’s public healthcare system is...
From born before computers to tech-savvy
Reading the headlines of a programme aimed to equip 300 000 Emaswati with coding skills, was my highlight of this week.Being one of the...
Safeguarding public purse in salary review
When assessing the welfare of public sector employees, it becomes apparent that government stands out as one of the foremost employers offering comprehensive...
New dawn for widows: Quest for ‘reasonable provision’
For over two decades, the promise of the Eswatini Constitution has hung in the air, a beacon of hope for countless families grappling...
Our grandmothers were feminists
Whenever the word ‘feminism’ is mentioned in Eswatini, it often stirs discomfort. For many, it sounds like a Western import – something alien,...
Good to go: AI benefits
‘A new phrase for the new phase’. That’s my own. Sharper ones, introduced by others over the past years, were phrases like: That’s...
‘Boring’ relationships might be the healthiest ones
In the age of romantic comedies, love songs and Instagram highlights, society often portrays relationships as thrilling adventures; filled with constant passion, surprise...
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