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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Customary marriages declared in community of property
MBABANE – The High Court has declared the long-standing practice of treating marriages under Eswatini Law and Custom as being out of community...
Inyatsi Construction building foundations of First World future
For more than four decades, Eswatini has witnessed one of the most significant periods of infrastructure development in its history. Under the leadership...
No more USA Visa processing in Eswatini
MBABANE – In a move that will significantly alter travel logistics for Eswatini nationals, the United States Embassy in Mbabane will cease accepting...
King moves to save Ncangosini residents from eviction
KONTSHINGILA – Hundreds of residents living on a privately owned farm at Ncangosini, Kontshingila, are set to be spared from eviction after an...
Each MP set for E1m handshake
MBABANE – When the 12th Parliament assumed office in 2023, an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP) was earning a basic monthly salary of...
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