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Friday, October 31, 2025    
Calls for 24-hr operation for venues
Calls for 24-hr operation for venues
Entertainment
Friday, 31 October 2025 by Mxolisi Dlamini

 

MBABANE - Thulani Ntshangase, Director of iF’s Lounge, has stated that the government should explore possibility of allowing entertainment venues to operate for 24 hours.

Ntshangase argued that extending operating hours for these establishments would help improve the country’s economy, characterising these venues as the main drivers of economic activity.

“We would be happy to see government enabling entertainment establishments to operate 24 hours in the kingdom. Venues such as iF’s Lounge contribute to the country’s economy in many ways. These include providing job opportunities among others.

We appeal to government to try and explore the idea of enabling entertainment venues to operate 24/7, this would help grow the economy in the kingdom,” he said.

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Patrons having a blast during one of the performances delivered at this year’s Spring Bash hosted at iF’s Lounge.
Patrons having a blast during one of the performances delivered at this year’s Spring Bash hosted at iF’s Lounge.

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