Comments and Analysis
Do we understand democracy?
Some emaSwati, mainly progressives, oftentimes, think democracy is what they want, not what others want. For starters, it is important that I do mention...
Culture becomes both shield and weapon
I was reading about the court’s decision to dismiss a claim that Eswatini Law allows intercourse with minors. I was shocked that someone...
FMD demands speedy, unified action
The revelation that at least 10 cattle belonging to the Minister for Agriculture, Mandla Tshawuka, have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at...
Moaning for good
I trust you enjoy the ambiguity of the title. Allow me, without delay, to adopt the optimistic version. Where timely moaning spares me...
The decline of community
There was a time when community was not something we had to search for; it was simply woven into everyday life. Neighbours knew...
Public sector wage premium
Earlier in the year, the World Bank presented that the public service wage premium is lucrative compared to the private sector. We are...
Month twelve of twelve
Month 12 of 12. It seems incredible and almost unbelievable how quickly the year has ‘swooshed’ by, considering how January still feels like...
Sexual predators at universities and colleges
I was stopped by a relative the other day, who asked me to write about a sad story of a lecturer, who is...
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...
HIV/AIDS fight now depends on what we do
On December 1, 2025, Eswatini and the global community at large participated in commemorating the World AIDS Day 2025, under the theme, ‘Overcoming...
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