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Prima facie evidence vs convictable cases

Law enforcement agencies in Eswatini, including the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and police, must be commended for their commitment to arresting and prosecuting individuals...

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UNESWA sitting on money

The University of Eswatini (UNESWA), like many government-owned higher education institutions facing financial difficulties, must adopt a multifaceted strategy to bolster its revenue...

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Really, a country for sale?

When news broke that salaries of Chinese mine workers in Eswatini were being secretly transferred to China, my jaw literally dropped in disbelief,...

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King pardons Mthandeni, mercy embraces forgiveness

His Majesty King Mswati III ought rightly to be applauded for exercising magnanimity in pardoning and revoking the 18-year custodial sentence handed down...

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King reaffirming AU’s stand on coups

His Majesty King Mswati III’s denouncement of coups and unconstitutional changes of governments is not an expression of his personal opinion or political...

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Restore truth in public accounts

In recent months, the audit reports released by Eswatini’s Auditor General, Timothy Matsebula, have stirred controversy and scepticism in the public domain, raising...

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Two companies in each inkhundla required

“We have a duty to improve the learning conditions to guarantee our youth a brighter future. We call upon all stakeholders to play...

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Wear that mini skirt

The summer season has arrived and sermons dedicated to the women dress code are already circulating on social media.Understand me, my article does...

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Most emaSwati don’t understand democracy

It is, perhaps, time for the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) to spearhead research and dialogue on what democracy means for emaSwati.Democracy is not...

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