A milestone worth celebrating
Many of us are still in recovery mode after the milestone celebrations marking His Majesty King Mswati III’s 40 years on the Throne...
Mandatory digital literacy urgently required
A few weeks ago, I received a text from one of the country’s ambassadors with a brief caution that his social media accounts...
King saves the OACPS
As a journalist who has covered international summits for many years, I have seen my share of tense diplomatic moments, but few have...
King’s development blueprint achievable
On Monday, during the launch of the Nsulutane Properties Hotel at Hlane, His Majesty King Mswati III did more than simply open a...
Let’s stop human trafficking
The country’s human trafficking record has been brought to the fore once again.This follows the discovery of almost 100 foreign nationals, mostly of...
First step on directives welcome
Parliament has resumed its sittings and legislators are making fiery submissions on everything from service delivery and political disputes to economic challenges.Yet, as...
A hopeful budget
Another year, another Budget Speech and more money to be spent on us, so it seems, as Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg must...
King redefines call to serve
When a head of State calls upon our politicians, civil servants and all those entrusted with the responsibility of care or service for...
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Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates
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Eswatini delivers on global stage, but
When the Kingdom of Eswatini agreed, with less than two months’ notice, to host the OACPS–EU Summit under the new Samoa Agreement framework,...
ByMartin Dlamini15 May 2026