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Right footing – ICC events

Swiftly upon opening its doors, a week later, the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre (ICC) welcomed delegates for the First Plenary Session of...

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Managing the exit: Pump price dilemma

Though a fragile ceasefire has been in force for the past couple of weeks, a couple of facts remain; the Strait of Hormuz...

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The Ezulwini Palazzo

The opening of the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre and Five-Star Hotel (ICC & FISH) marks a significant milestone in the kingdom’s economic...

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Forty years of progress and resilience

As the nation gathers to celebrate His Majesty’s Ruby Jubilee, I find it fitting to take stock and look back at the 40...

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Blockade within a blockade

Last week, the world over was optimistic of a long-lasting ceasefire as the outcome of the talks between the US and Iran, held...

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Navigating the squeeze

As the global economy continues to face economic shocks as a consequence of the war, disrupting supply chains for oil, gas and also...

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Brewing inflation storm

Brewing inflation stormAs the world braces for yet another supply shock, being the US-Israel-Iran war and the shocks of the price of fuel...

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Rise of illegal gambling rings in Eswatini

Illegal gambling rings have become increasingly visible across the country, operating in both urban centres and rural communities. Despite the existence of the...

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Public project execution

As we enter a phase of high debt levels estimated to be at 47 per cent by the end of this financial year,...

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Customary marriages declared in community of property

MBABANE – The High Court has declared the long-standing practice of treating marriages under Eswatini Law and Custom as being out of community...

Inyatsi Construction building foundations of First World future

For more than four decades, Eswatini has witnessed one of the most significant periods of infrastructure development in its history. Under the leadership...

No more USA Visa processing in Eswatini

MBABANE – In a move that will significantly alter travel logistics for Eswatini nationals, the United States Embassy in Mbabane will cease accepting...

King moves to save Ncangosini residents from eviction

KONTSHINGILA – Hundreds of residents living on a privately owned farm at Ncangosini, Kontshingila, are set to be spared from eviction after an...

Each MP set for E1m handshake

MBABANE – When the 12th Parliament assumed office in 2023, an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP) was earning a basic monthly salary of...