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Pay gap or power play? The uncomfortable truth

Let’s not mince words...When the news broke that Eswatini’s politicians, specifically our Members of Parliament, had pocketed staggering salary adjustments - reportedly a...

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Private sector stagnation weakens economic resilience

We are living in an era of rapid global transformation.Platforms such as the G20, whose leaders are convened in neighbouring South Africa to...

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A nation restless beneath the surface

Our country, Eswatini, is often described as serene, gentle and culturally anchored in a way that sets it apart in a rapidly changing...

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Patriotism thrives with dignity, shared progress

Our country, Eswatini, is often described as serene, gentle and culturally anchored in a way that sets it apart in a rapidly changing...

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Do we have vision for cannabis value?

As the world increasingly recognises the economic and healing potential of cannabis, it feels like our nation, Eswatini, is being left behind, held...

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No job creation, just bread increase

The recent government approval of a seven per cent  increase in the price of bread, allegedly at the behest of the country’s Bakers...

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Regulating churches: Should we worry?

The Eswatini Government’s Ministry of Home Affairs recently extended an invitation to the nation’s religious institutions. The purpose was a ‘national stakeholders’ meeting,...

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Solving brain drain challenges is very crucial

“Before the exiled can return, the homeland must become a place where dreams are not exiled.” - Anonymous When His Majesty King Mswati III...

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EmaSwati-led businesses are a must

The true spirit of a city isn’t housed in its grand monuments or government halls, but rather vibrates in its commerce: The lively...

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FNB offers more incentives to attract new customers

MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has introduced a campaign offering qualifying customers repayment holidays, cash-back incentives and additional family protection benefits. This comes as...