February 21, 2014

Culture of rape ‘taken root in the fibres of the fabric’ of Swaziland, says newspaper

MISA-Swaziland | Alert February 21 2014 Rape is a big problem in Swaziland. The Times of Swaziland, in today’s editorial, commented on the recent trial of man who raped a 53-year-old woman. The man received 12 years in jail for his crime. “Unapologetic sentences of this nature may well be the deterrent that rapists need. TheContinue reading “Culture of rape ‘taken root in the fibres of the fabric’ of Swaziland, says newspaper”

We are entering an ‘abyss of despair’ – Times of Swaziland

MISA-Swaziland | Alert February 21 2014 The Times of Swaziland, the kingdom’s only privately owned daily newspaper, says the country’s economy has recovered from an “economic nightmare” but still faces challenges. “As with all recovery periods it cannot be expected to immediately flex its financial muscle, at least not until it has been determined thatContinue reading “We are entering an ‘abyss of despair’ – Times of Swaziland”

MISA celebrated radio day

MISA-Regional | Statement February 21 2014 WINDHOEK NAMIBIA – On 13 February 2014, the Media Institute of Southern African (MISA) joins the rest of the world to mark the third annual World Radio Day, and to celebrate radio as a medium and the positive impact it has around the world. The theme of this year’s WorldContinue reading “MISA celebrated radio day”