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EDITOR'S COMMENT

30/09/2022 06:53:00 Editor

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Parly labelled ‘eshashalazini’

For decades experts have touted the advantages of humble leadership as humility draws people to trust, follow and perform in ways no other leadership trait can. The executive world has been given so many case studies and success stories to make it virtually impossible to refute the power of humility in leadership. Studies have shown that arrogance at top corporate levels is statistically responsible for startlingly high failure rates in teamwork, efficiency, goal achievement and profitability. One of the top, most disdained leadership traits reported in surveys is arrogance, indicating the prevalence of the problem. As with many personality shortcomings, arrogance can be expressed in subtle or blatant ways, and everything in between. While some behaviour takes time to assess, other behaviours scream arrogance from the outset, leaving no doubt about the nature of the leader’s leadership style.

‘Controlling’ women

Women are not only discriminated against for economic reasons, but they are also discriminated against because of misguided preconceptions of women’s roles and abilities. All of this continues to happen in democratic countries, when women are supposed to have a right to decide their own destiny, and they should further define their freedoms. Equality should be the cornerstone of every democratic society which aspires to social justice and human rights. In virtually all societies and spheres of activity women are subject to inequalities in law and in fact. It is to these that we should be saying, without equivocation, that to be a true, caring and equal society is to rededicate ourselves in the fight against women oppression, discrimination and patriarchal tendencies and by acting to expel the indignity of women.

CCTVs installed

Kudos to the Municipal Council of Manzini for installing closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs), at strategic areas to combat crime. The way things are happening, the kingdom could soon be portrayed as a hotbed for crime. The country has been struggling to address the many challenges posed by various illicit activities, and it is difficult to find cases where decisive action in response to these crimes has yielded tangible or lasting results.
As the nation struggles to respond, crime is eroding stability, governance and livelihoods across the country. Criminals fuel insecurity and violence. Understanding the nature and scale of these crimes has never been more challenging; nor has their impact on the kingdom’s societies been more malicious. The fight against crime in the kingdom requires new political momentum. The country needs to invigorate its own structures to confront crime.

Royal kraal torched

There are no winners in the wake of ill-considered violent acts of vandalism. Offending individuals are no closer to a solution – in fact, they may find themselves in trouble with the law. By destroying structures and equipment, they are effectively robbing their fellow countrymen of many things, including the opportunity to feed their families.The sustainability and very survival of the country is at stake. We, the people of this country, need to cultivate good citizens and not stop speaking out against these acts. By saying nothing we are contributing towards a culture of entitlement, where people readily resort to criminal acts when they do not get what they believe they are entitled to. This bodes for a dangerous future for the kingdom.