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In China, but not in China

A weird title is a good start to an article. It encourages the reader to examine whether this is the start of a...

The airwaves: Radio remains important

Allow me to weigh in on the on-going discussion regarding radio being an essential service. I understand that as a nation we are...

Friendship in adulthood: Why it still matters

When we were younger, friendship seemed to happen effortlessly, you get to school, talk to someone and then you come back the next...

Royal call: Eswatini sport must rise now

His Majesty King Mswati III’s recent address at the Ingwenyama Cup Awards Gala Dinner was not merely a ceremonial speech; it was a...

Gangsterism: Delinquency or a search for inclusion?

Over the last few years, the cult-ish culture of gangsterism has seen itself bloom and develop into one of the most detrimental, morally...

USA vs BRICS: More peaceful, prosperous world?

The rise of BRICS, with China and India at its helm, appears to signal a new era of peace and prosperity. The Western...

African countries must adapt to changes!

The United States of America (USA), long regarded as a global pillar of strength with regards to trade, humanitarian aid and the promotion...

Universities must return to serving society

As the continent looks to Agenda 2063, the blueprint of the African Union (AU) for a prosperous, integrated and peaceful Africa, and the...

Are convicts being rehabilitated?

Maxwell Mmema is a 43-year-old former convict from Magele, near Hlatikhulu. He has previously served an unspecified prison term but last week, he...

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...

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Maidens thrilled as His Majesty the King appreciates them

MBANGWENI – Imbali was overjoyed when His Majesty King Mswati III appreciated her during the ongoing annual Umhlanga Ceremony at Mbangweni Royal Residence....

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Thousands flock to Shiselweni for Umhlanga second leg

MANZINI – Thousands of Imbali yesterday descended on the Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region, marking the beginning of the second leg...

Schools open as scheduled – PS

MBABANE –Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has affirmed that schools will reopen as scheduled in accordance with...

E50 000 bail for couple in E2.3 million theft case

MBABANE - A former chief clerk and her husband, implicated in the alleged theft of E2.3 million from Pick Yours Supermarket in Buhleni,...