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When abusers wear power like armour

In Eswatini, another woman’s bruises have made their way to the public eye — not because she was rescued, not because justice was...

Never a cross word

The reader is asked to forgive the writer’s carelessness in the title. What he meant was that there was never a crossword. Or...

Markets sanguine on tariff worries

Despite a flurry of aggressive tariff announcements from major economies—most notably the United States—global financial markets have remained remarkably composed. From Wall Street...

Power of detachment

In a world that constantly encourages us to hold on to relationships, ambitions, possessions and even outdated versions of ourselves, the idea of...

Government comprises of Eswatini citizens

As we battle the health crisis presently gripping our country, it is only natural to blame government, particularly those in power. We all...

The value of self-introspection

Inasmuch as we find that we enjoy growing up and biologically reaching milestones, our development as highly functional members of society and human...

Will the Grand Plan succeed?

Eswatini’s Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini is poised to unveil a 30-year Grand Plan aimed at transforming the country into a First World...

Regulatory bodies must wake up from slumber

When public institutions are given the mandate to improve the lives of the citizens, we expect those in charge to work with passion,...

Criticism yields positive change

Constructive criticism, though sometimes difficult to accept, is in most cases necessary if, when and where it is justified.In addition, where it is...

SA shelters suspects threatening Eswatini

In the often intertwined histories and fates of Eswatini and South Africa, questions of security, cross-border crime and political sanctuary have shaped bilateral...

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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...

Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates

MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....