The Swazi Journal, Gwamile Street, Mbabane (2026)

16/09/2026

Breaking News: The much anticipated Clarity Act fails to be implemented.

By: Emmanuel Mkhwanazi
The Swazi Journal: 16th September 2026

Today the crypto industry woke up to sad news that the much talked about Clarity Act didnt make it due to dwindling votes in US Senate it was a fierce fight the outcome was expected as the New York advocate was robed in to oppose the Clarity Act passing. The Act was to ensue that crypto have clear rules also banks embrace transactional ledgers from crypto platforms if the Act met the 60 votes required yesterday that would mean officially digital assets would also be used as collateral by banks. while the Clarity Act didnt make it giant crypto firms like bitcoin, Pi Network, XRP, Solana, Coinbase, Dodge and many others is as business usual yes the outcome of the Clarity Act had a negative impact on the markets but the crypto firms will comtinue to operate with or without the Clarity Act. Banks may celebrate these results as it favours them but indiacators are to the effect that their celebrations will be short-lived as deliberstions over the Clarity Act might resume next year in January of which this time the US might have pressure to pass the Clarity Act to overtake BRICS countries who are also pushing to have their stable coin against the dollar. Donald Trump have all along been urging the Senate to pass the Clarity Act to make America great again he said if they dont do that China will overtake them and do it so this was not just about crypto business but this was about politics which played a major role for the defunt of the vote for the Clarity Act. The delay in passing of the Clarity Act has also enabled the Central bank of eSwatini not to rush to pass the crypto bill which has harmed local traders with debit cards for local banks permanently blocked to effect crypto transactions something which has forced Swazis to have banks accounts in South Africa. Many crypto investors across the globe were disapointed by the outcome of Clarity Act.

14/09/2026

D - day tomorrow for Clarity Act and Protocol 27.

By:Emmanuel Mkhwanazi
The Swazi Journal: 14th September 2026

The crypto industry is taking shape gradually while tomorrow is a significant day for traders and crypto enthusiasts two events are taking place on the 15th September from diffirent platforms there may be interconnected as time goes on under the auspices of the Act. Tomorrow the senate in the US will be conducting a final delibaration and vote on the Clarity Act which wil give a directive for crypto currencies in the US also presumably globally, for the Act to pass it needs only 60 votes of which Donald Trump has said on numerous occasion he wants to make America the Capital of crypto if they fail to do that China will do it. On the other hand the Pi Network will be deploying its protocol 27 which is the final upgrade within the Pi ecosystem before the launch of the grand mainet to activate the functionality of the ecosystem in all its applications this is a valid coincidence but the big question is will the Clarity Act get the 60 votes needed. The Clarity Act if passed will mean tradional banks will now embrace crypto currencies as opposed to fiat being a competitor of digital assets so tomorrow's events is crucial for crypto firms not only in the US but globally a huddle that has taken quite some time now and should the Act passed tomorrow traders will benefit a lot as clear rules will be in place now. On the other hand Pi Network will also be focusing on the target deadline for protocol 27 it may seem as if the two events may be coincidentally happening on the same date but there are not the related yes if the Act is passed Pi Network will operate under the rules and regulations of the Act. Pi Network is a digital currency that is built on the premise of being fully decentralized while it strives for adoption globally by machants it will be used a utiltly coin as opposed being native traded on exchange platfoms where it is listed while it maintains a dual value.

27/08/2026

Opinion: Time has come for eSwatini to create bilateral relationships with China.

By:Emmanuel Mkhwanazi
The Swazi Journal: 27th August 2026

Change is not a bad thing innovation is what many countries of the world are doing now to survive if many countries of the world have created economic relationships with the mainland China for growth and sustainability why not eSwatini to follow suit for the betterment of this country with its people. Super economic powerhouse countries across the globe have bilateral relationships with China and these relationships are not just administrative but entirely tied up on economic collaborations with China which has demonstrated that being industrial with technological innovations that country can command respect globally. Recently the US President Donal Trump visited China with his top government officials and well known tech executives then u can see that meeting was about business only nothing else hence we call upon the authorities of eSwatini to consider switching to China for diplomatic relationships this country can benefit a lot together with the nation precisely businesmen. A study conducted by this publication has discovered that there is nothing that China cannot make almost everything we need in this country is manufactured in China so it is very unfair that we are the only country in Africa that has bilateral relations with Taiwan when almost all countries of the world are with mainland China this is another supressive methods by the Tinkhundla system of governance to overlook this instead of taking action on economic perspective. Most Swazi businesspeople are so frustrated because getting visas to travel to China is becoming difficult as the tensions between the two countries escalate eventually Swazis might be blacklisted from traveling there. We are pleading with His Majesty The King and government to look at this matter for the betterment of this country economically our economy needs China now as it is dwindling.

27/08/2026

A brief message from her mother that she has been found she said more details will follow later what transpired.

27/08/2026

Former Cop, political activists daughter disappears.

By: Lucky Magagula
The Swazi Journal: 27th August 2026

Cece Shongwe who is a former cop stationed at Malkerns now a political activists vocal against the Tinkhudla regime has posted about a missing child believed to be her biological daughter who stayed with her grandmother around Manzini age 12 years old. The child is reportedly went missing yesterday after not returning home of which her grandmother raised an alarm with her mother who is in exile in South Africa after fleeing the country 4 years back after revealing sensitive classified information about the Tinkhundla security clusters and joined the Mass Democratic Movement to fight for democratic reforms in the country. It could not be ascertained by the time of compiling this report if the girl has been found and if her disappearance is politically presumably kidnapped by the enemies of her mother as a way of getting back to her but Cece is adamant that even if she is found dead she wont stop writing about people on social media unless they kill her. Sympathizers who are followers on her page were busy posting messages of comfort to the former Police officer that she must calm down the child will be found menwhile the missing child cellphone is believed to be off which has raised seious concerns about her whereabouts but local law enforcement agencies have not yet published a missing person with the same details.

22/08/2026

Pi Network biggest update upgrades to protocol 27.

By: Emmanuel Mkhwanazi
The Swazi Journal: 22nd August 2026

Its been a long journey since 2019 when the Network was established scratch the ecosystem was being developed in stages with the deployment of protocol 19.1 being the first upgrade from last year till this present day when protocol 27 is being upgraded the ecosystem will be the best also the strongest globally. After the successful upgrade of protocol 26 which its deadline was on the 11th August 2026 protocol 27 comes with the authentication of smart contracts for the authorization of transactions and the activation of daps within the ecosystem the functionality of the blockchain will come to live to permit payments. The target date for protocol 27 is the 15th September of which it coincide with Senate vote in the US for the Clarity Act to determine the collaboration of crypto firms and banks to embrace crypto currencies with entities across the globe already tokenizing their goods and services in readiness for the global shift economically. As the building of the Pi Network nearing to its finality many global entities are now connecting with the network banks, car dealers, airlines, hotels and other big global enties signals the digital economy is gradually penetrating the world. Donal Trump said he wants to see America becoming the crypto Capital in the world he doesn't want China to lead in the industry hence he is pushing for the Clarity Act to be passed as soon as possible. Pi Network will give each country around 2 milion Pi coins to be transferred into the treasury wallet the money is expected to be used by governments to improve and provide better service delivery to their respective nations governments of the world are also expected to register on the Network under the KYG category for verification just like individuals who are doing KYC with businesses to do KYB.

20/08/2026

Global PayPal payment platform now includes Pi in its infrastructure.

By:Emmanuel Mkhwanazi
The Swazi Journal: 20th August 2026

As the global crypto space continues to expand with many entities around the world being tokenized one of the leading payment systems PayPal has included Pi Network in its infrastructure yet there was no formal announcement issued by the Core Team. PayPal is one of the leading global digital payment platform that many countries are using precisely for cross-border remittances for Pi Network to be included in its infrastructure as the launch of the nainet gradually approaches signals a significant milestone between the two companies with Pi Network having complied with ISO20022 their marriage will be much stronger. On the 1th August protocol 26 was officially upgraded into the Pi ecosystem with protocol 27th pronounced to be the last protocol before the ecosystem is activated to its functionality its upgrade is underway of which once it has been completed testnet 1 and 2 will be switched on before mainet. The inclusion of Pi into the PayPal infrastructure was recieved with great news by Pioneers across the globe as both platforms are well built with advanced blockchain ecosystem and the fact that Pi will now be used as a utilty coin in global machants this is really a massive achievement for Pioneers and the entire global community.

19/08/2026

Bhunu Mall shut down until further notice.

By: Emmanuel Mkhwanazi
The Swazi Journal: 19th August 2026

The management of Bhunu Mall has decided to temporarily close the entire building following the tragic death of the Identity employee who was crashed to death by debris of the building meanwhile engineers ascertain if the building is fit for human occupation and trade. Few months back the building was engulfed with a blazing fire which is caused is still not known till this present day it is suspected the fall of the building was caused by the fire sadly an employee of Identity was trapped last night till early hours of today with the fire emergency personal struggling to retrieve the victim in collaboration with a construction company. The shutdown of the building could be caused by a public cry on social media platforms that it was taboo and unsual gesture for the building to continue operating yet a dead body was retrieved in the early hours of today as if nothing happened hence the management decided to bring all operations within it to a abrupt halt. This publication will continue to monitor the situation and advise its readers accordingly in reference to updates by the management.

19/08/2026

Bhunu Mall opens to public despite the tragic death.

By: Emmanuel Mkhwanazi
The Swazi Journal: 19th August 2026

Members of the pubilic were shocked to learn that despite the unfortunate accident in the building where an Identity employee was crashed to death by the falling building of the old Mall was opened to the public for business and enterprise. Few months back the Mall was engulfed with fire at the second floor of which its cause remain unknown till this day but seemingly the Municipality of Manzini and the owners of the Mall decided to certified it safe to be re opned until this unfaithful scenario where someone was trapped to death by some falling debris presumably caused by the previous blazing fire. It could not be ascertained if the Tibiyo Tangwane who are owners of the Mall will compensate the family of the deceased and what could be the action by the Municipalty after the accident which shocked the entire nation. Interestingly it took over 7 hours to retrieve the traped employee of identity another indication that this country is not ready for such situations what if we have an earthquake can this country really be able to handle such an immense catastrophe this exposed government especially the fire department the lack of adequate equipment. Imagine the Mall is opened for business meanwhile the family of the deceased is moaning this was not supposed to happened at least the Mall should have remained closed until further notice not this the family was disrespected and there must take actions against the owners of the also the Municipality.

19/08/2026

King Mswati 111 continues to abuse tax payers money on international trips.

By: Lucky Magagula
The Swazi Journal: 19th August 2026

His Majesty King Mswati 111 has on numerous occasions Ignored complaints from the people of eSwatini who voiced out their displeasure for what they term as holiday in disguise his official international trips where he always takes with him all his children. Recently the Swaziland News reported that approximately E500m is spent on His Majesty's international trips of which the money includes airtickets, accommodation and allowances when they come back meanwhile the country sink deep in financial woes with the halthy care literally collapsed. By the time of compiling this report it could not be ascertained who normally approves the delegation that usually accompanies the King in overseas countries as seemingly every Tom, Hary and Dick qualifies to go with him especially the Royal family which have made such trips to be their holiday outing at the expense of ordinary Swazis who are languishing in poverty. This publication has been monitoring the King's trips only to discover that more than half of the delegation are useless people who only form part of the international trips for pleasure with very small number of government officials who go there to work yet other heads of state such is not happening they respect public funds. ESwatini is struggling financial with suppliers still not paid their monies businesses run by indigenous Swazis are suffering some have eve shut down while King Mswati 111 dines in expensive hotels with his family in overseas countries under the guise of working for the country menawhile poverty continues to deepens in most parts of the country. What also puzzles this publication is that the King' children when are they working when they always travel with the King in overseas countries just to marvel at the glittering towers of the first world countries sleeping in 7stars hotel and expensive food and alcohol.

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