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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...

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...

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