November 10

• IMF Recommends Land Reforms [opinion]

  IRIN

  Land reform has been recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the solution to deepening economic decline in Swaziland, a country where more than two-thirds... Read more »

• Bogus Claim On Airport Opening [analysis]

  Swazi Media

  Swaziland's new airport at Sikhuphe will be open for business in early 2013, according to Bertram Stewart, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development. Read more »

November 9

• Harassment Continues for Women [press release]

  Swazi Media

  The plight of women in Swaziland is far from over as parliamentarians opposed the protection of women from stalking. Senators were discussing the longstanding Sexual Offences and... Read more »

• Retired Supreme Court Judge Calls For Judicial Probe

  New Vision

  Retired Supreme Court judge George Kanyeihamba has asked the Government to set up a commission of inquiry into the Judiciary if it is to fight corruption and abuse of office in the... Read more »

November 8

• IMF Reports Govt Economic Failures [analysis]

  Swazi Media

  Swaziland's Government has failed to improve the economy in any appreciable way and cannot pay its bills. This means immediate public expenditure cuts are needed if the government... Read more »

• Swaziland - Urgent Action Needed to Boost Women in Decision-Making

  Gender Links

  Gender Links (GL) is calling on the Government of Swaziland to institute a legislated quota to increase the representation of women in all areas of politics and decision-making... Read more »

• IMF Concludes Staff Mission [press release]

  IMF

  A mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Joannes Mongardini visited the Kingdom of Swaziland during October 24-November 7, 2012, to conduct the 2012 Article IV... Read more »

November 6

• Nyeri Chief to Run for Governor On TNA Ticket

  The Star

  Nyeri County Council chairman Wachira Maina announced his bid for governor on Saturday. The chairman defected from GNU to Deputy prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta TNA. Read more »

November 5

• Call for Law to Ban Hate Speech

  Swazi Media

  One of Swaziland's most vocal pro-democracy groups has called for a new law to ban hate speech against homosexuals. Read more »

• UN Food Agency Highlights Progress in Swaziland Agricultural Initiative

  UN News

  Swaziland's farmers are beginning to reap the benefits of a UN-backed five-year programme aimed at reversing the country's declining agricultural productivity, the United Nations... Read more »

• Swaziland - The HIV and Gender Based Violence Nexus

  Gender Links

  "I would calm her down whenever we had an argument by telling her that she is my wife and the other women are just one-night stands." Read more »

• Children's Activist Wins Award

  Independent

  David Mugawe, Executive Director of the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), will this week receive an award from the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) in recognition... Read more »

November 3

• Why PM Dlamini Should Quit Now [opinion]

  Swazi Media

  The statement from Swaziland Prime Minister Barnabas Dlamini that he does not want another term in office deserves to be met with belly laughs. Read more »

November 2

• King's Empty Boasts On Prosperity [opinion]

  Swazi Media

  King Mswati is at it again, offering empty boasts that he has attracted foreign business people to invest in his kingdom on a large scale, with thousands of jobs on offer for his... Read more »

November 1

• Govt in Court to Attack Union Group [press release]

  Swazi Media

  TUCOSWA case to be heard on 15 November 2012 Read more »