Swaziland News

'Blood-stained despots' invited to Buckingham Palace facing protests

Pro-democracy campaigners reacted angrily after the King of Bahrain, King of Saudi Arabia, King of Swaziland and the Sultan of Brunei were invited to join the royal family in celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

www.topix.net | 5/17/12 1:40 PM
Swaziland: SSN 'Not Voice' of Democracy Movement
[Swazi Media] The way the Swaziland Solidarity Network (SSN) presents itself as the 'legitimate voice' of the prodemocracy movement has been rejected by political and labour groups in the kingdom, according to an analysis just published. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 8:04 AM
Swaziland: Pickets Protest At King's Visit
[Swazi Media] Photos are beginning to come through from the picket in London to protest that King Mswati III of Swaziland has been invited to take part in the Jubilee celebrations of the UK's Queen Elizabeth. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 7:54 AM
Swaziland: New Bill 'Will Close Down the Press'
[Swazi Media] The Swaziland Government has been accused of trying to close down the press with the publication of a new Bill to bar public servants from disclosing any information about their work that relates to 'public policy'. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 7:49 AM
Swaziland: 'Times' Gay Hate - Call to Ombudsman
[Swazi Media] A formal complaint has been lodged against Swaziland's Times Sunday and its writer Qalakaliboli Dlamini after the newspaper published an article encouraging hatred of gays. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 7:48 AM
Poll: Swazi King Among Africa's Least Popular Leaders

File photo: King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland at the Southern African Development Community Extraordinary Summit in Johannesburg, June 11, 2011.

www.topix.net | 5/17/12 1:06 AM
Swaziland dictatorship and homophobia

A formal complaint has been lodged against Swaziland 's Times Sunday and its writer Qalakaliboli Dlamini after the newspaper published an article encouraging hatred of gays.

www.topix.net | 5/16/12 5:52 PM
London Protest to Greet Swazi King
[Swazi Media] Statement from Swaziland Vigil allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:53 AM
Swazi police clash with drivers

Swazi police fired tear gas as they waged running battles with bus drivers Tuesday in the kingdom's commercial centre Manzini, in the latest show of public anger at Africa's last absolute monarch.

www.topix.net | 5/15/12 5:54 PM
Prime Minister, Enemy of Freedom, Turns 70
[Swazi Media] Swaziland's Prime Minister Barnabas Dlamini, the man King Mswati III illegally-appointed in 2008, is 70 years old today. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 1:14 PM
Swaziland: New Attack On 'Times' Hate Speech
[Swazi Media] One of the most significant human rights organisations in Swaziland has called on the Times Sunday to take action against its columnist who wrote hate speech against homosexuals in the newspaper. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 6:34 AM
Swaziland: Readers Attack 'Times' for Gay Hate
[Swazi Media] The Times Sunday, an independent newspaper in Swaziland, angered its readers after allowing one of its regular columnists to write hate speech against homosexuals. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 6:33 AM
FOOD: Power to the people!
JOHANNESBURG 15 May 2012 (IRIN) - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) launched its first Africa Human Development Report today, stressing food security as a means to a better quality of life for all. www.irinnews.org | 5/15/12 12:00 AM
Africa: Peace Corps Promotes Maternal Health On Mother's Day
[State Department] Washington - To mark Mother's Day, celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May, Peace Corps volunteers worldwide are engaging in projects to improve maternal health, educate new mothers and support women and children. allafrica.com | 5/14/12 8:24 PM
SSN 'For a People's Republic'
[Swazi Media] Yesterday (11 May 2012), I wrote, 'SSN (Swaziland Solidarity Network) supporters want the monarchy abolished and replaced by a Communist-led state.' It is true that many supporters do want this, as they are themselves members of a communist party. allafrica.com | 5/14/12 6:32 AM
Unseen Africa: Richard E. Grant tours Swaziland, the country of his birth
An easy hop from South Africa, Swaziland is a less-seen holiday destination. But its appeal is endless says Richard E. Grant, as he throws of the London life of an actor to return to his place of birth. www.dailymail.co.uk | 5/13/12 12:38 PM
Africa: African Commission Versus Swazi Government

The African Commission of Human and Peoples' Rights has issued a stinging rebuke to the Swazi government - and called on it to respect human rights and take all necessary measures to ensure the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in 2013.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 7:24 PM
Swaziland: The Future for Democratic Swaziland?

The fallout between factions in the Swaziland pro-democracy movement has thrown into relief the disagreements over their objectives for the future of the kingdom.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 3:19 PM
Africa: African Commission Versus Swazi Government
[OSISA] The African Commission of Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) has issued a stinging rebuke to the Swazi government - and called on it to respect human rights and take all necessary measures to ensure the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in 2013. allafrica.com | 5/11/12 1:52 PM
The Future for Democratic Swaziland?
[Swazi Media] The fallout between factions in the Swaziland pro-democracy movement has thrown into relief the disagreements over their objectives for the future of the kingdom. allafrica.com | 5/11/12 1:09 PM
Spreading the Word

Steve Heilmann, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Morris, is used to giving sermons on Sunday mornings.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 11:09 AM
Swaziland: Democracy Groups Split Is Irrelevant
[Swazi Media] The row between the major opposition party in Swaziland and the most vocal of the prodemocracy movement's organisations is largely irrelevant to the campaign for democracy in the kingdom. allafrica.com | 5/10/12 12:36 PM
Swaziland: Teacher Carrying Union Bag Arrested
[Swazi Media] A schoolteacher in Swaziland who was waiting for a bus was detained by police because he was carrying a bag with an inscription of a trade union federation on it. allafrica.com | 5/10/12 12:30 PM
Swaziland: Swazi Democracy Movement Splits

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www.topix.net | 5/10/12 10:21 AM
Swaziland: Pudemo National Executive Committee Statement
[SSN] Johannesburg - The National Executive Committee of PUDEMO met over the weekend to discuss progress towards its coming National Policy Conference, assess the state of the Swazi revolution and the extent to which progress has been made in relation to the tasks set out by Congress and previous NEC meetings, as well as deal with current national issues and critical matters of discipline and unity within the organisation. allafrica.com | 5/10/12 10:10 AM
Swaziland: Swazi Democracy Movement Splits
[Swazi Media] A rift has opened between the major opposition party in Swaziland and the most vocal of the prodemocracy movement's organisations. allafrica.com | 5/10/12 7:25 AM
Swaziland: King Mswati Gets a Plane for Forty-fourth Birthday

His Majesty King Mswati III, Head of State of the Kingdom of Swaziland addresses the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, September 25, 2010.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 5:28 PM
Swaziland: More Self-Censorship At 'Times'

The Times of Swaziland, the kingdom's only independent daily newspaper, has for the second day running censored itself in its reporting of King Mswati III.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 4:19 PM
Mbabane Swallows Crowned Champions
[CAF] Mbabane Swallows were crowned Swaziland champions at the Somhlolo National Stadium after collected the win they needed to beat Royal Leopard to the title. On the last day of matches the "Beautiful Birds" summoned all their quality and determination to overcome bitter rival, Manzini Wanderers 1- 0 and finish on 47 points two more than second place Leopard. The only goal of the match was scored by Sabelo Ndzinisa. Mbabane Swallows produced the top goal scorers in the last three of the four seasons and in Sab allafrica.com | 5/9/12 3:32 PM
More Self-Censorship At 'Times'
[Swazi Media] The Times of Swaziland, the kingdom's only independent daily newspaper, has for the second day running censored itself in its reporting of King Mswati III. allafrica.com | 5/9/12 1:02 PM
Swaziland: Facebook in Swaziland - the Stats
[Swazi Media] The assertion by Princess Sikhanyiso, the King of Swaziland's eldest child, that 'almost everyone' in her father's kingdom is on Facebook caused ripples of mirth because it showed just how out of touch with the real world she is. allafrica.com | 5/9/12 7:46 AM
Swaziland: 'Times' Censors Self On King's Poll
[Swazi Media] The Times of Swaziland, the kingdom's only independent daily newspaper, has censored itself over a poll showing disapproval of King Mswati III. allafrica.com | 5/8/12 3:06 PM
Swaziland: Government Silent On Economy Crisis

The Swaziland Government has maintained an eerie silence about how it is going to save the kingdom's ailing economy in the weeks since the International Monetary Fund withdrew its support for its financial rescue plan.

www.topix.net | 5/8/12 9:01 AM
Swaziland: Government Silent On Economy Crisis
[Swazi Media] The Swaziland Government has maintained an eerie silence about how it is going to save the kingdom's ailing economy in the weeks since the International Monetary Fund withdrew its support for its financial rescue plan. allafrica.com | 5/8/12 7:20 AM
Ayoob Murder Ends Swazi Court Case
[AIM] Maputo - One of the effects of the murder of Mozambican businessman Momed Khalid Ayoob is to bring to an abrupt end a court case in Swaziland, where Ayoob faced charges of trying to smuggle an undeclared sum of over two million US dollars out of the country. allafrica.com | 5/7/12 7:27 AM
Swaziland: Govt Near Bottom of Media Freedom List

Swaziland is at position 168 among 197 nations in the world for media freedom in a survey just published by Freedom House.

www.topix.net | 5/7/12 1:54 AM
Swaziland: Govt Near Bottom of Media Freedom List
[Swazi Media] Swaziland is at position 168 among 197 nations in the world for media freedom in a survey just published by Freedom House. allafrica.com | 5/7/12 12:22 AM
Mswati's 6th wife leaves palace

The sixth wife of Swazi King Mswati III has left the royal compound, the Swaziland Solidarity Network said on Sunday.

www.topix.net | 5/6/12 11:21 AM
Swaziland princess masters Sydney after coming to Australia

She's the royal rapper who's more shyness than highness -- but Sydney will always have a special place in Swaziland Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini's heart.

www.topix.net | 5/5/12 8:58 AM
Swaziland: Photo of Swazi King's New Jet
[Swazi Media] Police and army forces in Swaziland have been preventing people from photographing the jet recently gifted to King Mswati III. allafrica.com | 5/4/12 2:41 PM
Dodgy origins cloud Mswati's 'birthday' jet

The luxury jet given to Swazi King Mswati III as a "birthday present" last week appears to have been subjected to "aircraft laundering" to conceal its origins, an amaBhungane investigation indicates.

www.topix.net | 5/3/12 3:14 PM
Nigeria: Okah - Jonathan Behind Bombings in 2010

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www.topix.net | 5/3/12 9:58 AM
Swaziland: Police Beat Trade Unionists
[Swazi Media] Two trade unionists in Swaziland were arrested and beaten by police at a May Day rally. allafrica.com | 5/2/12 10:41 AM
Press Freedom - Nothing to Celebrate
[Swazi Media] This week we mark World Media Freedom Day (3 May) and traditionally we look back over the past 12 months at the state of the press in Swaziland. allafrica.com | 5/2/12 10:37 AM
Swaziland clarifies issue of 'jet plane gift'

Following is a clarification issued by the Government Spokesman of the Kingdom of Swaziland, Percy N. Simelane on an article - '$46m jet plane gift from Kuwait, claims Dlamini' - which appeared on Page 5 of the Arab Times dated May 1, 2012.

www.topix.net | 5/2/12 8:56 AM
Swaziland: New Denial On King's Jet Gift
[Swazi Media] The Swaziland Government has denied that the jet plane gifted to King Mswati III came from Kuwait. allafrica.com | 5/2/12 8:46 AM
Swaziland: Arrested for Holding Union Banner

Two trade unionists were arrested by state police in Swaziland for holding a banner belonging to the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland at a May Day rally.

www.topix.net | 5/1/12 2:18 PM
Police Arrest Unionists Over Banner
[Swazi Media] Two trade unionists were arrested by state police in Swaziland for holding a banner belonging to the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA) at a May Day rally. allafrica.com | 5/1/12 12:26 PM
Swaziland: Poll Shows Disapproval of King

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www.topix.net | 5/1/12 6:53 AM
Swaziland: Nation's Own 'Life of Brian'
[Swazi Media] A bitter row has been raging in various parts of the Internet these past few days after Peter Kenworthy wrote suggesting that some prodemocracy activists exaggerated how close Swaziland was to revolution. allafrica.com | 4/30/12 8:16 AM

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