Elephant in the Room
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...
High stakes, hidden harm
There is a crisis quietly unfolding in Eswatini, one that does not command headlines as loudly as it should, yet seeps into homes,...
The illusion of fuel security in a time of war
In times of geopolitical crisis, truth often becomes fragmented. Nowhere is this more evident than in the global conversation around fuel availability amid...
When loopholes become gateways
The recent arrest of 96 Asian and Latin nationals linked to an alleged gambling syndicate in the country has gripped the nation’s attention...
A budget that listens
The National Budget is more than just a financial document; it is a statement of priorities and a reflection of the issues government...
Missiles, memories, myth of ‘limited’ wars
There is something unsettling about how casually the world now consumes footage of missiles crossing the night sky.Within minutes, videos trend, hashtags form...
Agape love: Radical political blueprint for 2026
When His Majesty King Mswati III rose to deliver the 2026 Speech from the Throne, many expected the customary review of economic indicators,...
Why standards in political leadership still matter
In democratic societies, the conduct of political leaders matters in ways that transcend partisanship. Elected officials and those seeking to lead carry with...
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Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala passes on
MBABANE- Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has died, according to reports emerging on Thursday. Maphalala is reported to have passed away while receiving treatment...
Thousands flock to Shiselweni for Umhlanga second leg
MANZINI – Thousands of Imbali yesterday descended on the Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region, marking the beginning of the second leg...
Schools open as scheduled – PS
MBABANE –Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has affirmed that schools will reopen as scheduled in accordance with...
Mbuso Simelane accused of attempts to divert E10m public funds
MBABANE – The Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) Council has alleged that the Chairman of the committee appointed to investigate the affairs of...
E50 000 bail for couple in E2.3 million theft case
MBABANE - A former chief clerk and her husband, implicated in the alleged theft of E2.3 million from Pick Yours Supermarket in Buhleni,...
Lessons from South Africa’s anti-corruption drive
In a region often numbed by the slow grind of corruption investigations, recent developments in South Africa have offered something unusual: Consequence. Not...
ByKhulile Thwala27 April 2026