August 01

• The Cost of Hunger [analysis]

  IRIN

  Swaziland's reliance on international donors has averted famine but masked the reality of chronic food shortages and widespread malnutrition and stunting, according to a new study... Read more »

• Kingdom's Constitution Is 'A Fraud'

  Swazi Media

  The Swaziland Government's official spokesperson Percy Simelane scored an own goal when trying to defend the legitimacy of the kingdom's constitution. Read more »

• Messages From Mansour to Presidents of Lebanon, Burundi, Ministers of Spain, Mozambique, Swaziland's King

  Egypt Online

  In the framework of consultation and discussion on recent developments globally and locally, Interim President Adly Mansour send massages to Presidents of Lebanon, Burundi,... Read more »

• Typical Month of Greed in Swaziland

  Swazi Media

  Some of King Mswati III's 13 wives and 100 or so of their closest friends set off on a vacation to Japan and Australia costing an estimated US$10 million this month (July 2013). Read more »

July 29

• Queens On U.S.$10 Million Vacation

  Swazi Media

  Several of the wives of King Mswati III who rules the impoverished kingdom of Swaziland are presently on a vacation trip to Japan and Australia that will cost an estimated US$10... Read more »

• Beware Reed Dance Propaganda

  Swazi Media

  As Swaziland gets ready for the annual Umhlanga or Reed Dance Festival media across the world are falling for King Mswati III's propaganda. Read more »

• Govt to Blame for Hunger Levels

  Swazi Media

  Prince Hlangusemphi, Swaziland's Minister of Economic Planning and Development, was wide of the mark when he told the World Food Programme (WFP) that eradicating hunger in the... Read more »

July 28

• 'Voting Registration Figures Falsified'

  Swazi Media

  The number of people who have registered to vote in Swaziland's upcoming election has been 'grossly distorted', the kingdom's Communist Party has said. Read more »

July 27

• Economy Hit By Political Instability

  Swazi Media

  Claims by King Mswati III and his government that the economic crisis in his kingdom is largely due to world economic conditions have been undermined by two new reports. Read more »

July 26

• Study Reveals How Hunger 'Stunts' African Economies

  WFP

  The high cost of child malnutrition in Swaziland was showcased at the launch of the latest country-level study in the Cost of Hunger in Africa (COHA) series on 18 July. Read more »

July 23

• Institute Alarmed at Threats to Media [press release]

  MISA

  STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA Read more »

July 19

• Hanging Out With Kenyatta, Al Bashir and King Mswati

  Leadership

  Abuja, the nation's sterile capital, was abuzz this week. Under different circumstances, the presence of African leaders would just have been the kind of distraction that President... Read more »

July 18

• Hunger Costs 3.1 Percent of GDP

  WFP

  The African Kingdom of Swaziland loses roughly 3.1 percent of its GDP every year due to the long-term impacts of hunger, a new study assessing the economic impact of malnutrition... Read more »

• Hunger Costs Szl 783 Million Per Year [press release]

  WFP

  Swaziland loses some SZL 783 million (US$92 million) annually - as much as 3.1 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - due to the effects of undernutrition. This is the... Read more »

July 17

• Call for SADC to Support Democracy

  Swazi Media

  Democrats in Swaziland are calling on SADC to press King Mswati III to allow democracy in his kingdom. Read more »

• Swazi Diplomats Live the High Life

  Swazi Media

  Swazi diplomats lived the 'high life' on a visit to New York, while people in Swaziland struggled to survive, a US television channel revealed. Read more »

July 11

• 'Unban Parties', Urges New Report [press release]

  AfriMAP

  As the last absolute monarchy in Sub Saharan Africa prepares to go to an election, which many conclude is bereft of the minimum polling and democratic standards, whereby even the... Read more »

• Lesotho Storm Quarter-Finals

  Times of Zambia

  LESOTHO yesterday completed the 2013 COSAFA Senior Challenge Cup quarter-finals line-up after beating Swaziland in their final Group B clash at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. Read more »

• Haikali to Conduct FIFA Course in Swaziland

  New Era

  Fifa-accredited instructor in administration and management, Mathew Haikali of Namibia has been appointed to conduct a 5-day course in Swaziland from July 15. Read more »

July 10

• Report Calls for Legal Reforms [press release]

  AfriMAP

  Despite the fact that Swaziland is a signatory to several international instruments that prescribes the norms on human rights, rule of law and administration of justice, the... Read more »

July 09

• Kenya Sink Swaziland

  Times of Zambia

  KENYA yesterday proved too strong for Swaziland after they convincingly beat the Southern African nation in an exciting match at the ongoing 2013 Castle-sponsored COSAFA Senior... Read more »

July 07

• Airport 'To Definitely Open' This Year

  Swazi Media

  The Sikhuphe Airport, dubbed King Mswati's vanity project, will definitely be ready to open before the end of 2013, according to Solomon Dube, Director of the Swaziland Civil... Read more »

• Now, It's Doctor King Mswati

  Swazi Media

  Swaziland's controversial Limkokwing University has awarded King Mswati III an honorary doctorate. Read more »

• Botswana, Swaziland Share Spoils

  Times of Zambia

  BOTSWANA and Swaziland last night opened their 2013 COSAFA Senior Challenge campaign with an explosive Group B match in Kitwe which unfortunately ended in a virgin draw. Read more »

July 04

• Unban Tucoswa, Says ILO Unions [analysis]

  Swazi Media

  After years of negotiations, Swaziland's trade unions federations decided to merge into one organisation, the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA). The Swazi government... Read more »