Quotes of the week

“Government is writing off E3 billion in interest and penalties which are in the books of government,” said Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg.

“At the very least, this is a step in the right direction, and we encourage the minister to do even more. On behalf of the business community, we say kudos to the minister!” said Business Eswatini Chief Executive Officer Nathi Dlamini.

“We are confident that most of the information will be made available as the legal process unfolds. We haven’t got much to say about the allegations other than to say it’s a sad one for the Gardee family and as PUDEMO we extend our sincere condolences to them. We are all devastated. We also hope that the truth will clear the dust soon,” said PUDEMO Secretary General Wandile Dludlu.

“We discuss with the family as we all want to know which offence was committed and the person responsible must account,” said Director of Public Prosecutions Phila Dlamini.

“SWALIMO wants to invade every space and needs around 40 MPs like the three of us, Bacede, Mthandeni and ‘Magawugawu’. We must fight this liberation in every space, which is why I urge every liSwati to welcome SWALIMO into their homes, chiefdoms and communities,” said SWALIMO President Mduduzi ‘Gawuzela’ Simelane.

“Why does the employer fail to remit the money it deducts from our members’ salaries on time? Our partners and suppliers are starting to lose faith in us because we always fail to pay debts on time, all because of the employer,” said NAPSAWU First Deputy Secretary General Thabile Zwane.