How ‘voting on stomach’ undermines democracy, governance
The Elections and Boundaries Commission, in its election education campaign, has issued a stern warning to voters in Eswatini: ‘Don’t vote on your...
Crushing weight of fuel hike on fragile population
Itis disheartening that wars that Eswatini and other governments in Africa and worldwide have nothing to do with, their impact is felt beyond...
Law enforcement in Eswatini must operate within human rights
First, I would like to offer my condolences on the passing of high-ranking government officials, Princess Lindiwe and the Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala....
PM’s disruptive leadership style:
Does debate overshadow urgent issues? Before we delve into the interesting topic of disruptive leadership style currently occupying the House of Assembly, we...
Can emaSwati find MPs truly committed to people’s service
Iwould like us to think aloud about a subject of elections which unfortunately often divides our beloved nation. Those who support the Tinkhundla...
What will become of a world without the United Nations?
As wars rage on in Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan, to mention a few, the role of the United Nations in securing...
Will NGOs survive the challenges of funding cuts, govt mistrust?
The non-governmental and civil society sector in Eswatini is navigating an unprecedented squeeze. In the aftermath of the landmark June 2021 protests, non-governmental...
Until when will emaSwati suffer from brutal land evictions?
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ByEmmanuel Ndlangamandla19 October 2026