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‘The Polygamist’: When entertainment reflects reality

A week ago, social media was buzzing with discussions about the recently released series on Netflix, ‘The Polygamist’ and most of the comments...

We need answers on E17bn capital flight

The past week has left a E17.09 billion economic development question hanging over our heads. It urgently needs answers that make sense to...

Foreigners become SA’s new Zuma

“There is nothing new under the sun.” Those timeless words, found in Ecclesiastes 1:9, may have been written thousands of years ago, though...

You need more than two feet

Association football is the game being played right now in the 2026 World Cup. In some countries, they call it football, but in...

Embracing Mistakes: Power of resilience, learning

In a culture that often celebrates perfection and success, making mistakes can be seen as a sign of failure or inadequacy. However, the...

The peace deal and its implications

As this week dawned, the world received news from Tehran and Washington: Finally, a peace deal is on the table. Moving the world...

World Cup and the working mum

Every four years, the world seems to pause for football. Streets become quieter during big matches, social media fills with predictions and celebrations...

Medicine died waiting for patients

I have a cousin called Sibusiso. Every family in Eswatini has a Sibusiso. He is not a doctor, an economist or a politician,...

Why prime minister’s answers matter

In politics, leadership is often judged not when things are going well, but when questions are asked. That is why Prime Minister Russell...

Making regular engagement with press positive experience

The message delivered by the Times of Eswatini managing director, during a recent interview on UNESWA FM, could not have been clearer. Media...

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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....