Comments and Analysis

594 Articles

Possible to have human-centred politics?

We are living in a dangerous world where politics has become dangerous to society. It is not centred on serving humanity. In a...

A nation restless beneath the surface

Our country, Eswatini, is often described as serene, gentle and culturally anchored in a way that sets it apart in a rapidly changing...

Economic growth, where exactly?

Geography and Physics hold that the higher you go, the colder it gets.Over time, this has been used as a proverb of sorts,...

Gravest crimes warrant gravest consequences

It was once a grave taboo to take another person’s life.However, it now seems commonplace for a liSwati to end the life of...

Mental health and key populations

In conversations about health and human rights, mental health often sits quietly in the corner, overshadowed by physical illnesses, HIV prevention or substance...

The unanswered questions

The Mid-Term Budget Statement, delivered by Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, presents a portrait of an economy at a crossroads. It was read...

Africa’s fragile democracy

Tanzania’s recent election, similar to the Cameroonian one discussed last week, has also reignited debate about the state of democracy in Africa. Despite...

Our world never learns

The writer did, last week, offer the suggestion that the global population – or sufficient numbers to influence the rest – is never...

Realities of women in leadership

For decades, women across the world have fought to take their rightful place in boardrooms, governments and institutions of influence. While much progress...

Illegal mining – between livelihoods, law

Given the level of reporting surrounding illegal mining in the kingdom, I found it befitting to put pen to paper and weigh in...

Don't Miss

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...