Author: Thubelihle Mweli

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— A conflict may begin far from Eswatini, but its effects can travel across borders, affecting communities, trade, movement and regional stability, making international cooperation increasingly important. For an ordinary emaSwati, the words “peace and security” may sound like matters reserved for governments, soldiers and diplomats. Yet, in reality, a crisis in […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Schools across Eswatini will reopen for the third term tomorrow, September 9, 2026, with the Ministry of Education and Training assuring parents and learners that preparations for the new term are on track. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has reaffirmed that there had been no […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– United States (US) President Donald Trump has followed in the footsteps of His Majesty King Mswati III by becoming the first sitting U.S. president in modern times to have his portrait featured on an official United States dollar coin. The historic development has created an extraordinary monetary comparison between the world’s […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Eswatini’s natural resources, productive industries and rich cultural heritage have positioned the Kingdom as a country with significant potential to expand its role in African trade, according to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). As Eswatini celebrated its Independence Day, Afreximbank highlighted the country’s economic strengths and its growing partnership with the […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE- Once again, I found myself drifting deep into my ancestral roots, where emasiko awakened the teachings of my long-gone elders and brought the cultural Liswati within me back to life. For seven days, Umhlanga became more than a cultural ceremony. It became a journey into my identity, a place where the […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK– A new movement aimed at tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by addressing the emotional struggles faced by men is gaining momentum in Piggs Peak. The Lisango Movement, officially launched on June 6, 2026, seeks to create a safe and supportive space where men can openly talk about the challenges affecting their […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini has answered a royal invitation to the 2026 uMhlangano wa Maseko Ngoni cultural celebration in Malawi, with reports from the host country confirming the participation of an Eswatini delegation at the major gathering of Ngoni communities and traditional leaders. The six-day cultural celebration, held from August 31 to September […]