Bushfire: music, hippies & Swazi gold

Revellers at the Bushfire festival in Swaziland
Revellers at the Bushfire festival in Swaziland

MAHLANYA, SWAZILAND: ‘Why do you think these people keep coming here?’ This was the crux of a discussion with a fellow photographer from South Africa who was also capturing the moments of the 2017 11th Bushfire Festival in Swaziland.

After a short conversation we both reasoned that there are three main reasons why over 25,000 people from around the world return to the Bushfire festival every year. It must be the music, hippie movement and Swazi gold.

 

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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