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Education: Is it still key to success?

Next Monday, June 15, University of Eswatini (UNESWA) students at the Kwaluseni campus will start their second-semester examinations, with high hopes of excelling....

Don’t waste King’s investment wins

His Majesty has returned from international visits to Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates with promising leads for investment and trade. He has,...

Another year, another grand plan (& grand tenders)

Africa has never suffered from a shortage of grand plans. From highways stretching across borders to industrial parks promising thousands of jobs, the...

As thick as artificial intelligence

The ambiguity in the title may provide some harmless fun, but for many, artificial intelligence (AI) is not remotely their idea of fun....

Price of hard work: True cost, value

In a world driven by instant gratification and quick success stories, the concept of hard work often gets overshadowed by shortcuts and luck....

Defining SOEs in the kingdom

The kingdom’s economic landscape is shaped by a diverse array of public institutions, i.e., State-owned enterprises (SOEs), regulatory bodies, and non-profit parastatals. Each...

I-weekend enkulu!

This past weekend, thousands of emaSwati gathered to celebrate, socialise and enjoy some of the country’s biggest events. Festivals, concerts, sporting activities and...

Civil servants are beautiful

Civil servants are beautiful. Not next month when the money lands. Right now! This is one of the disingenuous statements they will hear...

Beyond deportations

The debate around illegal immigration in South Africa is one that cannot simply be dismissed as xenophobia. It is a real issue that...

Celebrating Africa Day amid uncertainty

Africa Day, observed annually on May 25, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, a historic moment that...

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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....