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Celebrating human rights in Eswatini

Every society reaches defining moments when it must ask itself what kind of future it wants to build. Does it choose fear or...

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Bad bosses have no gender

Every workplace has its horror stories. The manager who humiliates staff during meetings. The supervisor who takes credit for other people’s work. The...

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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...

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When poverty becomes a personality flaw

Over the past few days, social media in Eswatini has been flooded with conversations about money, relationships and what people bring to the...

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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...

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Why are women expected to forgive more than men?

Forgiveness is often described as a virtue. Society praises those who can ‘let go,’ ‘move on’ and ‘keep the peace.’ Yet, when it...

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IDAHOBIT in a society comfortable with homophobia

There is something deeply contradictory about organising an International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia event in a society where homophobic slurs are...

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Goals, games, fatherhood

As the world counts down to the next FIFA World Cup, excitement is already building in homes, workplaces and communities across the globe....

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Unity or uneven experience?

The recent 40/58 double celebrations in Eswatini marked two milestones: 40 years of rule by King Mswati III and his 58th birthday. The...

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EZULWINI – An ESCCOM investigation has uncovered an alleged transfer of about E17 million into personal bank accounts. The purported financial irregularities involve...

RFM finance clerk charged for E133 754 fraud

MANZINI – A 50-year-old finance clerk employed by Raleigh Fitkin Memorial (RFM) Hospital has been charged with fraud after an internal audit uncovered...