# reading time minutes (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover reading time minutes. Page: Feed: --- ## [A week in Israel](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/a-week-in-israel-2/) _2026-08-23 · Sibusiso Dlamini · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 7 minutes Last week, I wrote about Israel at war and increasingly at odds with much of the world: a country still living with the trauma of October 7, divided over Benjamin Netanyahu, losing international support and asking harder questions about the alliances on which its security depends. Without diminishing what we had encountered in communities near \[…\] ## [Owen is firing blanks](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/owen-is-firing-blanks/) _2026-08-23 · Mbongeni Mbingo · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 5 minutes I woke up early on Thursday, as I often do, with far too much on my mind. I have no idea why I snapped out of much-needed sleep, but sleeping fewer hours than the average person has become normal for me. This time felt different. Perhaps it was the change in weather, after the welcome \[…\] ## [Threats against MPs part of main agenda](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/threats-against-mps-part-of-main-agenda/) _2026-08-23 · Melisa Msweli · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 5 minutes Parliament is set to hold a retreat for legislators after the Umhlanga Reed Dance ceremony, with alleged threats and intimidation against Members of Parliament (MPs) expected to form part of the discussions. Clerk to Parliament confirmed that the planned engagement would, among other issues, address concerns around MPs being intimidated over views expressed during… ## [Ashraff’s philanthropy complements govt’s efforts – DPM](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/ashraffs-philanthropy-complements-govts-efforts-dpm/) _2026-08-23 · Sibusiso Dlamini · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 3 minutes Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Thuli Dladla has praised businessman and Indonesian Consul Kareem Ashraff’s long-standing philanthropic work, saying his commitment to vulnerable children complements government’s efforts to build a society in which no one is left behind. Dladla was speaking yesterday at Sifundzani High School, where Ashraff marked his 72nd birthday in… ## [Third acting RSTP CEO’s contract expires](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/third-acting-rstp-ceos-contract-expires/) _2026-08-23 · Sibusiso Dlamini · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 3 minutes The Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) has been plunged into fresh leadership uncertainty after the contract of its third acting chief executive officer in three years, Madoda Mdziniso, expired last week, with no clarity on who is currently running the institution. Mdziniso’s acting contract expired on August 13 and a week later, the RSTP \[…\] ## [Manipulators a challenge for judges in SODV cases](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/manipulators-a-challenge-for-judges-in-sodv-cases/) _2026-08-23 · Bonisile Makhubu · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 3 minutes People who charm, manipulate and deliberately distort the perceptions of their victims are posing a growing challenge to judges and magistrates handling gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual and domestic violence (SODV) cases. Judge Maxine Langwenya has warned law enforcers about narcissists, saying they were the newest problem faced by courts trying to strengthen the… ## [Schools ordered to close during Umhlanga week](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/schools-ordered-to-close-during-umhlanga-week/) _2026-08-22 · Melisa Msweli · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 2 minutes THE ministry of education and training has ordered all public and private schools to cease operations during the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance week. Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo made the announcement yesterday, saying the directive followed His Majesty King Mswati III’s official pronouncement regarding the national cultural ceremony. Nxumalo cautioned all… ## [E2.5m coop funds vanish, audit proposed](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/e2-5m-coop-funds-vanish-audit-proposed/) _2026-08-21 · Eswatini Observer · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 4 minutes A forensic investigation will be launched into the alleged disappearance of approximately E2.5 million from the Swaziland Lutsango LwakaNgwane Multi-purpose Cooperative. This follows that the cooperative’s management and some committee members were allegedly linked to mismanagement of funds. The resolution was reached during a meeting held at Liberty Centre in Manzini last… ## [Sibu Manzini, Bholoja serve ‘Memeta’](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/sibu-manzini-bholoja-serve-memeta/) _2026-08-21 · Khetsiwe Khumalo · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 2 minutes SIBU Manzini has joined forces with veteran musician Bholoja on ‘Memeta’, a two-track EP released today featuring two versions of the same song. The project presents ‘Memeta’ in an Original version and a Club version, bringing together Manzini’s Afro House and Afro Melodic sound with Bholoja’s distinctive storytelling and musical experience. For Manzini, the collaboration… ## [Bhunu Mall roof collapse cause revealed](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/bhunu-mall-roof-collapse-cause-revealed/) _2026-08-21 · Phiwase Phungwayo · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 3 minutes A concrete slab reportedly detached from ongoing construction works above Identity Clothing at Bhunu Mall, causing the store’s roof to collapse and trapping employee Tiyandza Millenia Masilela, who later died. The development emerged during an afternoon inspection of the site by Minister of Housing and Urban Development Appolo Maphalala, who was briefed by J&E Construction… ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GHkx1t9HDyrC) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [RENAC board, CEO’s terms of office end](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/renac-board-ceos-terms-of-office-end/) _2026-08-21 · Nomthantazo Nkambule | Editor · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 3 minutes THE terms of office for the Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) Board of Directors and Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Captain President Qiniso Dhlamini will come to an end in about two weeks time, marking the end of a spectacular chapter in the development of Eswatini’s aviation industry. Minister for Public Works and Transport \[…\] ## [Identity management yet to comment](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/identity-management-yet-to-comment/) _2026-08-20 · Nokunceda Magagula · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: \< 1 minute Identity Clothing management has not responded to requests for comment following the fatal collapse at Bhunu Mall, which claimed the life of 26-year-old employee Tiyandza Millenia Masilela. When reporters approached one of the store managers yesterday, she declined to comment, saying the incident was still fresh and traumatic for the company. The manager, who requested \[…\] ## [Tax modernisation takes shape](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/tax-modernisation-takes-shape/) _2026-08-20 · Musa Simelane · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 3 minutes THE kingdom is entering a new era of fiscal discipline, with the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) positioned as a central pillar of economic sustainability. The move comes as government intensifies efforts to strengthen tax collection, improve compliance and modernise revenue administration. The 2026/27 Budget projects E31.42 billion in revenue, of which E18.09 billion is… ## [BHUNU MALL COLLAPSE: Identity didn’t communicate, family demands answers](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/identity-didnt-communicate-family-demands-answers/) _2026-08-20 · Phiwase Phungwayo · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: \< 1 minute THE family of 26-year-old Tiyandza Millenia Masilela says it received no communication from her employer after she was trapped beneath the rubble at Bhunu Mall and later confirmed dead. Her aunt, Banelisiwe Nxumalo, told the Eswatini Observer that the family was left to establish for itself whether the employee trapped inside Identity Clothing store was \[…\] ## [Recruitment of RSTP CEO drags on for three years](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/recruitment-of-rstp-ceo-drags-on-for-three-years/) _2026-08-20 · Nokuphila Haji · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 3 minutes AFTER moving back and forth trying to fill the vacancy of the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) chief executive officer, a new advert is being run to find a suitable candidate. The deadline is August 31. The appointment of a substantive chief executive officer for RSTP has become the subject of growing controversy, dragging \[…\] ## [Madlanga Commission hears alleged plan to sell spy technology to Eswatini](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/madlanga-commission-hears-alleged-plan-to-sell-spy-technology-to-eswatini/) _2026-08-20 · Melisa Msweli · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 2 minutes GOVERNMENT has been linked to an alleged plan to sell sophisticated cellphone surveillance technology following evidence presented before South Africa’s Madlanga Commission. The commission heard on Tuesday that a group of individuals allegedly sought to market surveillance and jamming technology to the Eswatini government in a deal involving equipment capable of identifying… ## [PLE must align with CAF calendar – Qhogi](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/ple-must-align-with-caf-calendar-qhogi/) _2026-08-20 · Sabelo Gwebu · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 2 minutes SOCCER – 8BET Trade Fair Cup defending champions Nsingizini Hotspurs are focusing on their Last 16 encounter against Madlenya while preparing for the possibility of having two squads as they balance their domestic and continental commitments. Nsingizini head coach Mandla Qhogi said the club faced a difficult situation because of the clash between the Premier \[…\] ## [250km roads to be paved](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/250km-roads-to-be-paved/) _2026-08-20 · King’s Office Correspondents | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 4 minutes ABOUT 250km of untarred roads in the country’s four regions are about to receive Probase tarring that will cost about E1.6 billion. This was the assurance given to His Majesty King Mswati III when Probase Manufacturing together with officials from Exim Bank, paid a courtesy on His Majesty yesterday. The company, which has already undertaken \[…\] ## [Senior govt officials also threaten us – Mayiwane MP](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/senior-govt-officials-also-threaten-us-mayiwane-mp/) _2026-08-20 · Nokuphila Haji · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 3 minutes AFTER Mafutseni Member of Parliament (MP) Sabelo Mtetwa revealed that a minister is threatening him, his colleague from Mayiwane Sicelo Dlamini has also weighed in on the issue. He alleged that even senior government officials are doing the same. Dlamini in an interview following the revelation by Mtetwa, claimed that there are some ministers who \[…\] ## [Actualising copyright law for the country’s economic good](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/actualising-copyright-law-for-the-countrys-economic-good/) _2026-08-19 · John Pires · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: 5 minutes THE country’s unemployment figures continue to raise a fundamental question: where will the jobs come from? The latest Labour Force Survey offers some cautious optimism, with national unemployment declining from 35.4% in 2023 to 33.5% in 2025. Yet more than one in three people in the labour force remain unemployed, while young people continue to \[…\] ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lSBAZ348qlY4) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [King arrives in Malaysia](https://www.eswatiniobserver.com/king-arrives-in-malaysia/) _2026-08-19 · Eswatini Observer · Eswatini Observer_ Reading Time: \< 1 minute His Majesty King Mswati III, accompanied by Inkhosikati LaFogiyane, yesterday safely arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on an official visit. His Majesty and the delegation arrived yesterday afternoon after attending the SADC Heads of State and Governments Summit in KZN, South Africa where the king once again assumed Troika Chairmanship. The delegation was received by \[…\]