Celebrating Africa Day amid uncertainty
Africa Day, observed annually on May 25, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, a historic moment that...
Why not declare youth unemployment national emergency?
Before I address the issue, I would like us to think aloud. I would like to express my shock at the passing of...
Eswatini mothers, we owe you gratitude
Sunday, May 10, 2026, children and families celebrated Mother’s Day. We celebrated Mother’s Day against the backdrop of an unprecedented crisis facing mothers...
Why workers denied right to celebrate Workers’ Day?
We all recall that the recognition of Workers’ Day in Eswatini was the result of unrelenting advocacy by the Swaziland Federation of Trade...
Aligning police conduct with constitutional protection of unions
Just before the country celebrated 40 years of King Mswati III’s reign and his 58th birthday, the nation experienced once again a confrontation...
HMK’S 40/58: Reflecting on key achievements, challenges
Government has successfully organised a double celebration for His Majesty’s 58th birthday and 40-year reign. I also take the opportunity to say ‘Halala’...
Lessons from Hungary elections
A political tsunami in Hungary’s recent elections on April 12, 2026, has swept away Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his political class, yet...
Good Friday overshadowed by unprecedented global crisis
The commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a global event where Christians worldwide reflect on the agony of Christ...
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Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala passes on
MBABANE- Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has died, according to reports emerging on Thursday. Maphalala is reported to have passed away while receiving treatment...
Schools open as scheduled – PS
MBABANE –Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has affirmed that schools will reopen as scheduled in accordance with...
Thousands flock to Shiselweni for Umhlanga second leg
MANZINI – Thousands of Imbali yesterday descended on the Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region, marking the beginning of the second leg...
Mbuso Simelane accused of attempts to divert E10m public funds
MBABANE – The Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) Council has alleged that the Chairman of the committee appointed to investigate the affairs of...
E50 000 bail for couple in E2.3 million theft case
MBABANE - A former chief clerk and her husband, implicated in the alleged theft of E2.3 million from Pick Yours Supermarket in Buhleni,...
Until we act together, corruption will destroy us
Corruption remains one of the most devastating forces crippling development in Eswatini. While it is easy to quantify this scourge through unmet development...
ByEmmanuel Ndlangamandla8 June 2026