Elephant in the Room
Health system under pressure, but not under repair
It has become increasingly common to describe Eswatini’s public health system as though it has completely collapsed. Long queues, medicine shortages, overworked healthcare...
Why prime minister’s answers matter
In politics, leadership is often judged not when things are going well, but when questions are asked. That is why Prime Minister Russell...
When seasons no longer behave
For generations, emaSwati have relied on the rhythm of the seasons. Farmers knew when to prepare their fields, when to plant maize and...
Beyond deportations
The debate around illegal immigration in South Africa is one that cannot simply be dismissed as xenophobia. It is a real issue that...
Misplaced priorities
There is no doubt that traditional leaders occupy an important place in Eswatini’s social and cultural fabric. Chiefs are custodians of Swati custom,...
A step in the right direction
There are moments in a nation’s journey that quietly redefine its place in the world. For Eswatini, the recent convergence of the OACPS-EU...
When fear becomes more contagious than disease
The recent global reaction to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has revealed something deeply unsettling about modern society. Beyond...
The King’s reaffirmation of shared rule
In a political era often defined by distance between rulers and the ruled, His Majesty King Mswati III’s recent declaration, ‘I will not...
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New bus fares to take effect next week
MANZINI – Commuters will start paying higher bus fares next week after transport operators begin displaying notices announcing the revised tariffs. The new...
Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close
LOBAMBA – Foreign-owned businesses found operating in violation of the country’s laws and regulations have been given 12 months to regularise their operations...
President hosts Team Eswatini to dinner in Dakar
DAKAR – Team Eswatini athletes received words of encouragement from the country's Olympic leadership during a special dinner hosted by the EOCGA President ...
Another cup final for MaMkhize’s Eswatini team
(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Highlanders AM.....(0)0 Ubombo Sugar........(0)0 Highlanders won 5-3 on penalties) MBABANE - Mbabane Highlanders AM reached the PLE Charity Cup...
FNB offers more incentives to attract new customers
MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has introduced a campaign offering qualifying customers repayment holidays, cash-back incentives and additional family protection benefits. This comes as...
When violence becomes familiar
The recent spate of gruesome violent crimes reported in Eswatini has left the nation shaken.Reports of a church leader facing charges relating to...
ByKhulile Thwala6 July 2026