It is time to look back to the establishment of our beautiful city, to look around at some prominent and historic buildings, streets, trees and townships - more still at people who saw the early life of the city.
History is man's strongest subject and anchor.
We look back to go forward. So history is important. Around the turn of the century Mbabane was born and this book tells its story. I think this book is one the citizens of Mbabane may be proud of. When we look back at what Mbabane was then and what it is today we realise that it is not only the people who shaped the city but also the events, the buildings and the terrain.