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Health system under pressure, but not under repair
It has become increasingly common to describe Eswatini’s public health system as though it has completely collapsed. Long queues, medicine shortages, overworked healthcare...
Tribute to fathers: Celebrating their impact, resilience
Father’s Day is an internationally recognised occasion dedicated to honouring fathers, fatherhood and the significant influence of paternal figures in society. It is...
King carries our hopes on new SACU
This weekend, the economic roads for five Southern African countries, including Eswatini, lead to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, where the 9th...
May I ask an innocent question?
It’s been a farce, believed to have passed and not a farce destined to last. No, that does not refer to the USA-Iran...
Wounds Dollars, Euros cannot heal
More than 200 years after the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, the question of reparations continues to stir intense debate across continents.Last...
Fear, courage of parenting in unprotected world
Becoming a parent is one of the most profound and transformative experiences in life for many women. It is a journey filled with...
Feeding the ox or starving the State?
In a candid appearance before the House Assembly’s Finance Committee, Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg defended proposed amendments to the Eswatini Revenue Service...
Bad bosses have no gender
Every workplace has its horror stories. The manager who humiliates staff during meetings. The supervisor who takes credit for other people’s work. The...
My pension happened to my money
My uncle Magonso phoned me last week. Now, you and I know that when an uncle calls during working hours, there are usually...
Inequality has reached level of national crisis
A landmark report by Oxfam, titled “A Tale of Two Continents,” recently exposed the extreme wealth gap and systemic inequality gripping Africa. 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....
