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...
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...
Government eyes festive relief for suppliers
MBABANE – The Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, has assured government suppliers that outstanding payments will be made available in the next two...
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No more USA Visa processing in Eswatini
MBABANE – In a move that will significantly alter travel logistics for Eswatini nationals, the United States Embassy in Mbabane will cease accepting...
King moves to save Ncangosini residents from eviction
KONTSHINGILA – Hundreds of residents living on a privately owned farm at Ncangosini, Kontshingila, are set to be spared from eviction after an...
I don’t have money to compensate them – Polycarp
MONENI – Moneni overseer Prince Polycarp says he does not have the money to compensate the over 200 new homesteads that were settled...
Each MP set for E1m handshake
MBABANE – When the 12th Parliament assumed office in 2023, an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP) was earning a basic monthly salary of...
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...
ByKhulile Thwala8 December 2025