Comments and Analysis
Forty years of progress and resilience
As the nation gathers to celebrate His Majesty’s Ruby Jubilee, I find it fitting to take stock and look back at the 40...
Pressure of being strong all the time
There is a quiet expectation placed on many women, that strength is not a choice, but a requirement. It is not the kind...
The successful collapse
There’s a special kind of inheritance no lawyer announces.Not land. Not cattle. Not even that family kettle that whistles like it’s personally offended...
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...
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...
UEDF raises the army flag high
Under the sharp April sun at Nokwane, the rhythmic sound of boots striking the ground echoed across the parade grounds. Soldiers moved in...
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...
Eswatini’s strategic influence 40 years on
As Eswatini celebrates 40 years of independence alongside four decades under the leadership of His Majesty King Mswati III, reflection often turns inward...
It’s all a game
Most of the readers, as well as the writer, would call themselves ordinary people. We used to refer to the ‘man in the...
Social media monetisation: Talent without equal opportunity
In the digital age, social media has transformed from a communication tool into a powerful economic platform. Across the world, individuals are leveraging...
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