As governance issues continue to be a thorn in the flesh for many emaSwati, King Mswati III has turned the kingdom into a family affair, appointing his children and close family members in key positions, Read More

Since attaining independence 52 years ago, the position of Prime Minister eSwatini has been the preserve of the ruling royal family. But now, following the death of Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini, the feeling is growing that appointing Read More

For emaSwati who have been politically muzzled for over 40 years, social media provides them with an opportunity to voice out their frustrations on government and the leadership of this country, in particular the king. But Read More

Finally, eSwatini could see the opening of independent radio and television as the law seeking to open the airwaves is on its last lap. If passed by Senate, it would be ready for royal assent Read More

The print media eSwatini not only has to deal with self-censorship in the newsrooms to protect the image of the monarch, it is now faced with a fresh threat in the form of judicial censorship Read More

The workers’ unions at the once prestigious University of Eswatini and management do not agree on what measures to take to save the institution from complete collapse. Management seeks to introduce austerity measures that could Read More

As Covid-19, the deadly virus that first reared its ugly head in China, swept across this kingdom and the rest of Africa, it has exposed emaSwati to the sad reality that in this country there Read More

The University of eSwatini, once the pride of the country’s education system, has collapsed. Under funding and abuse of the few financial resources it has had have been the cause of the mess. Government Read More