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Visitors from afar

Every now and then, an astronomy story catches the popular attention and starts spinning off all kinds of weird theories.One such case started...

Revitalising urban housing for sustainable future

It was reported in the Times of Eswatini of  July 31, 2025, that an attempt to halt the sale of properties belonging to...

Personal reflection on school bullying in Manzini

A few weeks ago, I was greeted at the door by my son - a bright, sensitive little boy in Grade II, tears...

E6bn wings for transformation agenda

With the country tasked with delivering on His Majesty the King’s call for economic transformation, the local economic landscape has new wings propelled...

Celebrity – you can be better off without it

Celebrity must initially be an exhilarating experience, depending of course, on the speed and nature of its arrival  and the substance upon which...

August 1 tariff deadline

As the August 1, 2025, tariff deadline looms, Eswatini finds itself at a critical juncture in its trade relationship with the United States...

Leading with heart in hard world

In a society that often equates leadership with dominance, ambition with aggression and strength with stoicism, softness can feel like a liability. We...

Mental health advice for everyday use

As a burgeoning practice in the country, the field of mental health continues to grow both in stature and in relevance, especially in...

Social media, new slavery of the mind

The book of Daniel 12:4 prophesies that in the last days, ‘many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased’. This...

The country may end up failed State

Eswatini is in serious trouble with regards to high levels of corruption. For many years, this situation has received the attention of the...

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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...

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....