Commemoration of human rights day: Land disputes dominate complaints at 46%
MBABANE - Land disputes remain the country’s most pressing human rights issue, accounting for nearly half of all grievances lodged with the Eswatini...
Eswatini stands at crossroads over resources
A recent article by Business Insider Africa: “From gold to oil: Eight African countries sitting on untapped natural resources,” places Eswatini among nations...
Night care symptom of nation failing its children
The recent exposé on the rise of night-time childcare - better known as night care - should trouble every citizen who believes in...
Call for mandatory licence revocation
MBABANE – Reinstated Road Safety Council Chairperson Dr Fortunate Shabalala has called for the introduction of mandatory licence revocation for serious traffic offenders.The...
Eswatini financial system remains vulnerable – EFIC
MBABANE – Eswatini’s financial system will remain at risk of criminal infiltration unless the country’s audit profession intensifies its vigilance in detecting fraud...
Govt sets tight budget ceilings as ministries prepare for budget
MBABANE - Government has set strict budget ceilings for all ministries and departments in the upcoming 2026/27 national budget.This signals a year of...
A case in point
When South Africa recently declared gender-based violence (GBV) a national disaster, it made headlines and for good reason. This isn’t just a political...
G20 outcomes expected to impact Eswatini – economist
MBABANE – Although Eswatini is not a member of the G20, outcomes of the upcoming summit are expected to have far-reaching implications for...
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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...
Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government
MBABANE - Forty Chinese nationals who were re-arrested while trying to leave Eswatini following their conviction and sentencing for being in the country...
The land question we can no longer avoid
The land question in Eswatini is not an abstract historical footnote, it is the living seam that runs through nearly every major social...
ByKhulile Thwala15 December 2025