Thinking Aloud
Tribute to fathers: Celebrating their impact, resilience
Father’s Day is an internationally recognised occasion dedicated to honouring fathers, fatherhood and the significant influence of paternal figures in society. It is...
Inequality has reached level of national crisis
A landmark report by Oxfam, titled “A Tale of Two Continents,” recently exposed the extreme wealth gap and systemic inequality gripping Africa. The...
Until we act together, corruption will destroy us
Corruption remains one of the most devastating forces crippling development in Eswatini. While it is easy to quantify this scourge through unmet development...
Celebrating Africa Day amid uncertainty
Africa Day, observed annually on May 25, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, a historic moment that...
Why not declare youth unemployment national emergency?
Before I address the issue, I would like us to think aloud. I would like to express my shock at the passing of...
Eswatini mothers, we owe you gratitude
Sunday, May 10, 2026, children and families celebrated Mother’s Day. We celebrated Mother’s Day against the backdrop of an unprecedented crisis facing mothers...
Why workers denied right to celebrate Workers’ Day?
We all recall that the recognition of Workers’ Day in Eswatini was the result of unrelenting advocacy by the Swaziland Federation of Trade...
Aligning police conduct with constitutional protection of unions
Just before the country celebrated 40 years of King Mswati III’s reign and his 58th birthday, the nation experienced once again a confrontation...
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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...
Where are church bodies
I would like to first congratulate the ‘son of the soil’, Mr Dumisani Masilela, for leading the SACU Secretariat in Namibia.He has indeed...
ByEmmanuel Ndlangamandla6 July 2026