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HMK’S 40/58: Reflecting on key achievements, challenges

Government has successfully organised a double celebration for His Majesty’s 58th birthday and 40-year reign.  I also take the opportunity to say ‘Halala’...

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Good Friday overshadowed by unprecedented global crisis

The commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a global event where Christians worldwide reflect on the agony of Christ...

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We appeal for justice for Silindile Dlamini’s family

The nation was shocked to know that a woman was shot dead during a security operation.  I will not dwell on the details...

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Will UN survive the turbulent world?

I never thought that the era of wars would ever revisit humanity.  However, the reality is that the global order and rules-based era...

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We are all called to support women, girls

Before I pay tribute to Eswatini women in marking March 8, International Women’s Day, I would like to pay tribute to a fallen...

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Heeding call for Agape love may turn country around

I would Like to reflect on His Majesty’s call for the nation to practice Agape love. His Maj­esty noted the following: Let us...

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Parliamentarians should prioritise issues affecting constituencies

His Majesty King Mswati III on Friday opened Parliament with the much anticipated Speech from the Throne.  Parliament is opening at a critical...

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ESERA has not taken views of stakeholders seriously

Before I delve on Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority’s(ESERA) disappointing decision, I would like to make a comment on the recent reported visit by...

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Africa’s governance missing servant, ethical leadership

There has been an interesting political development in Burkina Faso, which evoked debate on social media, both for and against it. It was...

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Maloma Colliery calls for calm as wage talks continue

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Swazipharm blames ministry delays, commits to compliance

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DNA plan could swallow E126m of Home Affairs budget

MBABANE – Making DNA testing compulsory before issuing birth certificates could cost taxpayers about E126 million annually, enough to fund free Grade I...

Shembe forgives Zulu King after video fallout

MBABANE – Members of the Nazareth Baptist Church in Eswatini have rallied behind His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu Shembe after he publicly forgave Zulu...

Eswatini girls shine at Dance World Cup finals

MBABANE - Eswatini’s young ambassadors represented the nation with flawless charm at the ongoing Dance World finals in Ireland. Talent and Motion shared...