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MP Magawugawu and the Swazi Observer attempts to divide vocal MPs

Wednesday, 7th April, 2021

MP Magawugawu and the Swazi Observer attempts to divide vocal MPs

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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ROAD TO DEMOCRACY: Companies, citizens must suspend paying taxes to SRA,force Finance Minister to account how public funds are spent.

Friday, 26th March, 2021

ROAD TO DEMOCRACY: Companies, citizens must suspend paying taxes to SRA,force Finance Minister to account how public funds are spent.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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SCHOOLS OPENING: Forcing parents to pay school fees for last year amounts to political madness.

Saturday, 20th March, 2021

SCHOOLS OPENING: Forcing parents to pay school fees for last year amounts to political madness.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Where is the E200million for quality COVID-19 vaccines Your Majesty?

Wednesday, 17th March, 2021

Where is the E200million for quality COVID-19 vaccines Your Majesty?

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Foreign Affairs Minister misleading Parliament, Prince Sicalo must remove soldiers at Mkhaliphi’s Farm.

Saturday, 13th March, 2021

Foreign Affairs Minister misleading Parliament, Prince Sicalo must remove soldiers at Mkhaliphi’s Farm.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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DEBT CRISIS: Cabinet must introduce a Debt Relief Fund for security officers and all civil servants.

Thursday, 11th March, 2021

DEBT CRISIS: Cabinet must introduce a Debt Relief Fund for security officers and all civil servants.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Attorney General Sifiso Khumalo is off-side, MPs were elected to speak in Parliament not in court.

Thursday, 4th March, 2021

Attorney General Sifiso Khumalo is off-side, MPs were elected to speak in Parliament not in court.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Tinkhundla, the cruel political system that persecutes dead political activists in their graves.

Tuesday, 2nd March, 2021

Tinkhundla, the cruel political system that persecutes dead political activists in their graves.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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King has very weak PRO in Government Spokesperson Sabelo Dlamini.

Saturday, 27th February, 2021

King has very weak PRO in Government Spokesperson Sabelo Dlamini.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Employing teachers on contracts undermines quality of education

Sunday, 21st February, 2021

Employing teachers on contracts undermines quality of education

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Business Eswatini, aspiring Prime Minister Nathie Dlamini and the looming State Capture

Sunday, 14th February, 2021

Business Eswatini, aspiring Prime Minister Nathie Dlamini and the looming State Capture

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Aspiring Prime Minister Nathie Dlamini must stop mocking the struggles of the poor.

Monday, 8th February, 2021

Aspiring Prime Minister Nathie Dlamini must stop mocking the struggles of the poor.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19: Private schools must stop demanding fees from parents.

Friday, 5th February, 2021

COVID-19: Private schools must stop demanding fees from parents.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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MPs must move a motion of no confidence on Tinkhundla system, introduce multi-party democracy.

Tuesday, 2nd February, 2021

MPs must move a motion of no confidence on Tinkhundla system, introduce multi-party democracy.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Magistrate Sifiso Vilakati’s recusal in MP Bacede case brings hope with regards to the independence of the judiciary.

Wednesday, 27th January, 2021

Magistrate Sifiso Vilakati’s recusal in MP Bacede case brings hope with regards to the independence of the judiciary.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19: Editor’s message of condolences to those who lost their loved ones.

Sunday, 24th January, 2021

COVID-19: Editor’s message of condolences to those who lost their loved ones.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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King Mswati’s health condition: Political parties must prepare for democratic elections in 2023.

Saturday, 23rd January, 2021

King Mswati’s health condition: Political parties must prepare for democratic elections in 2023.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Chief Justice must stop interfering with a Parliament probe into alleged corruption at the Master of the High Court's Office.

Friday, 15th January, 2021

Chief Justice must stop interfering with a Parliament probe into alleged corruption at the Master of the High Court's Office.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Mswati should be the last King to rule this country.

Thursday, 14th January, 2021

Mswati should be the last King to rule this country.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Disappearance of women and children in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, a great concern.

Tuesday, 12th January, 2021

Disappearance of women and children in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, a great concern.

By Wendy Magagula

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Media must give hope to the Nation on COVID-19 recoveries.

Saturday, 9th January, 2021

Media must give hope to the Nation on COVID-19 recoveries.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19 crisis: Captured Judges will soon become victims of their own injustice.

Sunday, 3rd January, 2021

COVID-19 crisis: Captured Judges will soon become victims of their own injustice.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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King Mswati must be reported to the International Criminal Court(ICC) for Incwala COVID-19 deaths.

Friday, 1st January, 2021

King Mswati must be reported to the International Criminal Court(ICC) for Incwala COVID-19 deaths.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19 crisis: Some members of the King’s regiments will dance their last Incwala this year.

Sunday, 20th December, 2020

COVID-19 crisis: Some members of the King’s regiments will dance their last Incwala this year.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Swaziland News Editor Zweli Martin Dlamini pays tribute to late Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini

Monday, 14th December, 2020

Swaziland News Editor Zweli Martin Dlamini pays tribute to late Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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MP Bacede’s assassination plot: Police by the day, criminals by the night.

Friday, 11th December, 2020

MP Bacede’s assassination plot: Police by the day, criminals by the night.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Police brutality on University students must stop, education is not a crime Your Majesty!

Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020

Police brutality on University students must stop, education is not a crime Your Majesty!

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Media capture, MP Magawugawu and the systematic political isolation of Parliament.

Saturday, 28th November, 2020

Media capture, MP Magawugawu and the systematic political isolation of Parliament.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Swazi Observer policy on defamation claims subjects journalists to injustice, undermines press freedom

Saturday, 21st November, 2020

Swazi Observer policy on defamation claims subjects journalists to injustice, undermines press freedom

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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E230million for King’s jets shelter, no scholarship for University students, what a shame Your Majesty!

Tuesday, 10th November, 2020

E230million for King’s jets shelter, no scholarship for University students, what a shame Your Majesty!

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Senator Isaac Magagula’s political head is empty, his appointment was just a reward for kuvala ngemakhanda emadvodza

Friday, 30th October, 2020

Senator Isaac Magagula’s political head is empty, his appointment was just a reward for kuvala ngemakhanda emadvodza

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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MPs must not use their salaries to feed the poor, but force government to fulfil social obligations.

Wednesday, 28th October, 2020

MPs must not use their salaries to feed the poor, but force government to fulfil social obligations.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19 multi-million tenders mess: DPM Themba Masuku must be investigated for corruption.

Monday, 26th October, 2020

COVID-19 multi-million tenders mess: DPM Themba Masuku must be investigated for corruption.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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New Clerk to Parliament: JC cabal finally seizes control of all three arms of government.

Friday, 16th October, 2020

New Clerk to Parliament: JC cabal finally seizes control of all three arms of government.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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After the fall, where do State propagandists and loyalists go?

Sunday, 11th October, 2020

After the fall, where do State propagandists and loyalists go?

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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No soldier, police officer should earn less than E20,000.00 under a democratic government.

Friday, 9th October, 2020

No soldier, police officer should earn less than E20,000.00 under a democratic government.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Tinkhundla journalism ethics: Once the King bans alcohol just tell the people it’s Mandvulo.

Saturday, 3rd October, 2020

Tinkhundla journalism ethics: Once the King bans alcohol just tell the people it’s Mandvulo.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe, the Public Works Minister who demonstrates good leadership

Monday, 28th September, 2020

Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe, the Public Works Minister who demonstrates good leadership

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Where did the billions for State security go?

Sunday, 27th September, 2020

Where did the billions for State security go?

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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When MPs rise above Tinkhundla’s ‘individual merit’ political ceiling.

Sunday, 20th September, 2020

When MPs rise above Tinkhundla’s ‘individual merit’ political ceiling.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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King must stop bullying Princess Sikhanyiso’s boyfriend

Saturday, 19th September, 2020

King must stop bullying Princess Sikhanyiso’s boyfriend

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Vuma’s PR partnership with Eswatini government and the journalism gallery.

Tuesday, 15th September, 2020

Vuma’s PR partnership with Eswatini government and the journalism gallery.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Swazi Nation Land disputes, product of a confused government.

Tuesday, 8th September, 2020

Swazi Nation Land disputes, product of a confused government.

By Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa

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Media capture and Mbongeni Mbingo’s ties with Inkhosikati LaMbikiza

Tuesday, 8th September, 2020

Media capture and Mbongeni Mbingo’s ties with Inkhosikati LaMbikiza

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Cabinet’s decision on alcohol ban threatens both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investments.

Sunday, 6th September, 2020

Cabinet’s decision on alcohol ban threatens both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investments.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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E10million Facebook fine: Cabinet lacks resources and intelligence to control digital media.

Sunday, 30th August, 2020

E10million Facebook fine: Cabinet lacks resources and intelligence to control digital media.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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MPs must guard against endorsing political injustice to fight Marwick Khumalo

Saturday, 22nd August, 2020

MPs must guard against endorsing political injustice to fight Marwick Khumalo

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Appointing only Dlamini’s as Prime Ministers amounts to political discrimination.

Friday, 14th August, 2020

Appointing only Dlamini’s as Prime Ministers amounts to political discrimination.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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King Mswati, a dangerous dagga dealer ‘hiding’ behind a COVID-19 mask

Wednesday, 12th August, 2020

King Mswati, a dangerous dagga dealer ‘hiding’ behind a COVID-19 mask

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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So Swazi Observer editor Mbongeni Mbingo sold King to US Ambassador?

Sunday, 26th July, 2020

So Swazi Observer editor Mbongeni Mbingo sold King to US Ambassador?

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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MPs not to blame, POCA a product of political manipulation.

Tuesday, 21st July, 2020

MPs not to blame, POCA a product of political manipulation.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Judge Maseko’s E200 000.00 bail ruling on royal maid, a precedent for injustice.

Saturday, 18th July, 2020

Judge Maseko’s E200 000.00 bail ruling on royal maid, a precedent for injustice.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Media capture, the social and economic injustice

Tuesday, 14th July, 2020

Media capture, the social and economic injustice

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Justice Minister must stop seizing dagga farmers’ properties

Sunday, 5th July, 2020

Justice Minister must stop seizing dagga farmers’ properties

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19 crisis: Opening of schools, a death sentence for parents and teachers.

Monday, 29th June, 2020

COVID-19 crisis: Opening of schools, a death sentence for parents and teachers.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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The plight of eSwatini junior police officers in the midst of COVID-19

Monday, 22nd June, 2020

The plight of eSwatini junior police officers in the midst of COVID-19

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Exposed Chief Justice has turned our Judicial system into Umncadvo

Sunday, 21st June, 2020

Exposed Chief Justice has turned our Judicial system into Umncadvo

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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King must hold Executive powers while facilitating for democratic reforms

Friday, 19th June, 2020

King must hold Executive powers while facilitating for democratic reforms

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Investing in eSwatini remains a high risk, no democracy and rule of law.

Saturday, 13th June, 2020

Investing in eSwatini remains a high risk, no democracy and rule of law.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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My private meetings with Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini and royalty (PART II)

Sunday, 7th June, 2020

My private meetings with Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini and royalty (PART II)

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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My private meetings with Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini and royalty (PART I)

Sunday, 31st May, 2020

My private meetings with Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini and royalty (PART I)

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Justice Minister Pholile Shakantu, the drug dealing and money-laundering slay-queen

Friday, 29th May, 2020

Justice Minister Pholile Shakantu, the drug dealing and money-laundering slay-queen

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Tinkhundla system struggling to ‘breathe’ in the political Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Thursday, 28th May, 2020

Tinkhundla system struggling to ‘breathe’ in the political Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Judicial dictatorship now the only hindrance to a democratic society

Friday, 22nd May, 2020

Judicial dictatorship now the only hindrance to a democratic society

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Women and Law Eswatini must leave Principal Magistrate Phathaphatha alone

Wednesday, 20th May, 2020

Women and Law Eswatini must leave Principal Magistrate Phathaphatha alone

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Where is the church in the COVID-19 donations?

Thursday, 14th May, 2020

Where is the church in the COVID-19 donations?

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Pastor Sihle’s controversial sermon and the JC’s secret candidate for the Throne

Tuesday, 12th May, 2020

Pastor Sihle’s controversial sermon and the JC’s secret candidate for the Throne

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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When COVID-19 exposes University of Eswatini (UNESWA)’s resistance to technology

Monday, 11th May, 2020

When COVID-19 exposes University of Eswatini (UNESWA)’s resistance to technology

By Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa

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What eMaswati can learn from the King Mswati’s COVID-19 speech

Friday, 8th May, 2020

What eMaswati can learn from the King Mswati’s COVID-19 speech

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Press Freedom Day: How royalty captured eSwatini media.

Sunday, 3rd May, 2020

Press Freedom Day: How royalty captured eSwatini media.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Police brutality: Journalists must influence regime-change.

Wednesday, 29th April, 2020

Police brutality: Journalists must influence regime-change.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19 crisis: Government to expand Lubombo Referral Hospital, conduct tests at roadblocks.

Saturday, 25th April, 2020

COVID-19 crisis: Government to expand Lubombo Referral Hospital, conduct tests at roadblocks.

By Mduduzi Hlophe

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When poor leadership slowly manifests into volcanic political eruption.

Friday, 24th April, 2020

When poor leadership slowly manifests into volcanic political eruption.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Prime Minister’s speech a political joke, over 800 000 people need food aid

Wednesday, 22nd April, 2020

Prime Minister’s speech a political joke, over 800 000 people need food aid

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Where did the donated millions to fight COVID-19 go?

Monday, 20th April, 2020

Where did the donated millions to fight COVID-19 go?

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini playing COVID-19 politics, no lockdown extension.

Wednesday, 15th April, 2020

Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini playing COVID-19 politics, no lockdown extension.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19 lockdown: Cabinet must start distribution of food.

Sunday, 12th April, 2020

COVID-19 lockdown: Cabinet must start distribution of food.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Prophet Elijah must stop the madness, prove allegations against Observer journalist

Wednesday, 8th April, 2020

Prophet Elijah must stop the madness, prove allegations against Observer journalist

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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DPM, this teacher deserves be a Coronavirus awareness Ambassador

Tuesday, 7th April, 2020

DPM, this teacher deserves be a Coronavirus awareness Ambassador

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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COVID-19 secrecy: Cabinet politically deaf, gambling with people’s lives

Friday, 3rd April, 2020

COVID-19 secrecy: Cabinet politically deaf, gambling with people’s lives

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Provident Fund must pay workers savings to mitigate Coronavirus financial challenges.

Tuesday, 31st March, 2020

Provident Fund must pay workers savings to mitigate Coronavirus financial challenges.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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When a dictatorship government sinks,it calls for unity

Sunday, 29th March, 2020

When a dictatorship government sinks,it calls for unity

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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JC’s Prime Minister Ambrose a ‘cheese boy’, lacks political leadership

Thursday, 19th March, 2020

JC’s Prime Minister Ambrose a ‘cheese boy’, lacks political leadership

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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More hidden cases of CoronaVirus suspected after King’s Buganu ceremony

Monday, 16th March, 2020

More hidden cases of CoronaVirus suspected after King’s Buganu ceremony

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Royalty must test, be treated for CoronaVirus at Mbabane Government hospital

Saturday, 14th March, 2020

Royalty must test, be treated for CoronaVirus at Mbabane Government hospital

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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PPA leaders must guard against power struggles, embrace collective responsibility

Monday, 9th March, 2020

PPA leaders must guard against power struggles, embrace collective responsibility

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Traditional harassment of PUDEMO President confirms royal capture

Monday, 2nd March, 2020

Traditional harassment of PUDEMO President confirms royal capture

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Independent journalism remains the lifeblood of democracy.

Sunday, 23rd February, 2020

Independent journalism remains the lifeblood of democracy.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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BUGANU:Who gave the King powers to call our wives for a sex ceremony?

Friday, 21st February, 2020

BUGANU:Who gave the King powers to call our wives for a sex ceremony?

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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PPA must change strategies to advance calls for democratic reforms

Friday, 21st February, 2020

PPA must change strategies to advance calls for democratic reforms

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Starving people to death, a crime against humanity Your Majesty!

Friday, 14th February, 2020

Starving people to death, a crime against humanity Your Majesty!

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Stop this power drunk SANU Vice Chancellor before it’s too late

Tuesday, 11th February, 2020

Stop this power drunk SANU Vice Chancellor before it’s too late

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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King Mswati’s speech is actually a lie from the Throne

Monday, 3rd February, 2020

King Mswati’s speech is actually a lie from the Throne

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Minister Madze’s scandal: Disregarding children’s rights,a shame to journalism

Monday, 20th January, 2020

Minister Madze’s scandal: Disregarding children’s rights,a shame to journalism

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Taking govt to court over COLA amounts to dragging a crocodile to the river

Thursday, 16th January, 2020

Taking govt to court over COLA amounts to dragging a crocodile to the river

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Proposed dialogue: PPA giving King a political rope to hang himself

Friday, 10th January, 2020

Proposed dialogue: PPA giving King a political rope to hang himself

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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State propaganda journalists, a threat to media freedom

Monday, 6th January, 2020

State propaganda journalists, a threat to media freedom

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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SA’s Zuma must Fall: Is it a crime to shout “Mswati must fall”?

Saturday, 4th January, 2020

SA’s Zuma must Fall: Is it a crime to shout “Mswati must fall”?

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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OnTime Director must payback National Commissioner’s money

Sunday, 22nd December, 2019

OnTime Director must payback National Commissioner’s money

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, a straying judicial dictator

Monday, 16th December, 2019

Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, a straying judicial dictator

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Parliament must probe JC State Capture

Tuesday, 10th December, 2019

Parliament must probe JC State Capture

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Jomo Khumalo murder: Government must capacitate Police Crime Intelligence

Friday, 6th December, 2019

Jomo Khumalo murder: Government must capacitate Police Crime Intelligence

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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This amounts to political suicide Your Majesty.

Wednesday, 27th November, 2019

This amounts to political suicide Your Majesty.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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PUDEMO President, a victim of Tinkhundla Journalism

Sunday, 17th November, 2019

PUDEMO President, a victim of Tinkhundla Journalism

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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Why Government Spokesperson's contract must be renewed

Friday, 1st November, 2019

Why Government Spokesperson's contract must be renewed

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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ESwatini Reed Dance enhances culture, women rights advocacy and tourism

Friday, 30th August, 2019

ESwatini Reed Dance enhances culture, women rights advocacy and tourism

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

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