The King’s reaffirmation of shared rule
In a political era often defined by distance between rulers and the ruled, His Majesty King Mswati III’s recent declaration, ‘I will not...
Lessons from South Africa’s anti-corruption drive
In a region often numbed by the slow grind of corruption investigations, recent developments in South Africa have offered something unusual: Consequence. Not...
When children become invisible
The recent report by Times of Eswatini detailing how at least 15 children have turned a mall basement into their home should unsettle...
High stakes, hidden harm
There is a crisis quietly unfolding in Eswatini, one that does not command headlines as loudly as it should, yet seeps into homes,...
The illusion of fuel security in a time of war
In times of geopolitical crisis, truth often becomes fragmented. Nowhere is this more evident than in the global conversation around fuel availability amid...
Senate Committee Warns Savannah: Table Google MoU or face charges
MBABANE – The Senate Portfolio Committee has given the Minister for Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) three days to table the Google Memorandum...
When loopholes become gateways
The recent arrest of 96 Asian and Latin nationals linked to an alleged gambling syndicate in the country has gripped the nation’s attention...
6 emaSwati training in UAE for ICC operations
MBABANE – Six emaSwati have secured employment opportunities at the much-anticipated International Convention Centre and FiveStar Hotel (ICC/FISH) following a recruitment process that...
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Mountain homes face demolition
MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...
Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose
Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...
Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates
MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....
When fear becomes more contagious than disease
The recent global reaction to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has revealed something deeply unsettling about modern society. Beyond...
ByKhulile Thwala11 May 2026