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ESWATINI AIR BAGS AIRLINE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Eswatini Observer
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By BONGIWE DLAMINI | 2024-11-20 HARD work has paid off for Eswatini Air as it has been recognised and awarded for being the best improved in intra-Africa connectivity for 2023 operations. Eswatini Air was recognised under the Airline of the Year...
Strengthening environmental initiatives in Southern Africa
Weekend Argus
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February 1, 2025
The conclusion of the pivotal four-day Global Environment Facility (GEF) workshop marked a significant step forward in strengthening environmental initiatives across Southern Africa. The gathering, which included government officials,...
SWAZIPHARM’S DEAL TO MANUFACTURE DRUGS
Times of Swaziland
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November 17, 2024
MBABANE – Despite ongoing issues with medication quality in public health facilities, a well-known local company is planning to manufacture drugs in Eswatini. The aspiring manufacturer is Avapharm, a partnership between Swazipharm and India’s...
CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE, SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS TRADERS
Times of Swaziland
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January 29, 2025
MBABANE – MTN Bushfire, the winner of ‘Best Responsible Event’ at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards in 2017, has always been steadfast in its commitment to promoting socially and environmentally sustainable policies and practices since its...
Eswatini’s PM visits “ASAN Xidmet” Center in Baku
Azertag
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November 15, 2024
Baku, November 15, AZERTAC Russell Mmiso Dlamini, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, who is on visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, has...
ESWATINI RICH IN CULTURAL HERITAGE, YOUTHFUL POTENTIAL
Times of Swaziland
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November 14, 2024
In the Kingdom of Eswatini, a nation rich in cultural heritage and youthful potential, the question arises: can young entrepreneurs be the catalyst for economic revitalisation? With over 60 per cent of the population under 35 years old, the youth...
INSIGHTS FROM COMMUNITY CIRCLES, SUPPORTED BY MTN ESWATINI
Eswatini Observer
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By Sitakele Maseko | 2025-01-29 The One Billion Rising Eswatini Community Circles Initiative has made remarkable strides in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) through a combination of community engagement, economic empowerment, and artistic...
Kenya’s PS Imbunya joins ESAMI Governing Board
TV47
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July 3, 2025
Principal Secretary State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya today officially joined the Governing Board of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). The induction session, held...
Eswatini Prime Minister explores Azerbaijan's ASAN Service and Innovation Centers
AzerNews
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November 15, 2024
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Russell Mmiso Dlamini, visited the "ASAN Service" center to familiarize himself with its activities, Azernews reports. He is in Azerbaijan to attend the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties...
Namibia to consider backing Eswatini's AU candidate
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia will consider Eswatini's request to support its candidate, Moses Vilakati, for the position of AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Development. This was said by President Nangolo Mbumba after...
TRUMP CARD: A TEST FOR ESWATINI
Times of Swaziland
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February 2, 2025
Foreign governments face an acid test and a wake-up call as newly-inaugurated American President Donald Trump plays his trump card... Trump’s alarming and unexpected freeze on foreign aid appears to serve as a strategic advantage (or trump card)...
President Mbumba hosts Eswatini minister about AU commissioner bid
The Namibian
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January 29, 2025
President Nangolo Mbumba welcomed Eswatini’s labour minister at State House on Tuesday to discuss the country’s bid for a position at the African Union (AU). Eswatini’s minister of labour and social security, Phila Buthelezi, conveyed greetings...
HILTON INN SEEKS TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS IN ESWATINI
Eswatini Observer
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By NOKUNCEDA MAGAGULA | 2025-01-29 HILTON Garden Inn Mbabane incoming Senior Director Focused Service Operations MEA, Mahmoud Mokhtar has expressed the entity’s interest in expanding the hotel operation within Eswatini. Mokhtar was speaking...
INDIA, ESWATINI TO HAVE LONG-LASTING RELATIONS
Eswatini Observer
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By NOKUPHILA HAJI | 2025-01-28 ESWATINI looks forward to continuing its cordial and strong bilateral relations with the Republic of India. The country has had bilateral relations with the country for the past 55 years. His Majesty King Mswati III...
COCA-COLA, COMESA UNITE: ESWATINI TO BENEFIT
Times of Swaziland
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January 24, 2025
MBABANE – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering economic growth and sustainability in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. The beverage giant’s courtesy visit to the COMESA...
Ruth First and activist research: the legacy of a South African freedom fighter
The Conversation
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July 3, 2025
Ruth First, born 100 years ago, was a South African freedom fighter, journalist and scholar who worked against the racist system of apartheid during white minority rule. She was assassinated by apartheid forces in her office at the Eduardo...
ESWATINI INVITED TO JOIN US TECH, INNOVATIVE COMPETITIONS
Eswatini Observer
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By Nokuzola Thwala | 2024-11-09 Eswatini has been invited to join two prestigious competitions next year as part of the ongoing collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on digital transformation, These are the Govtech prize...
BID TO MAKE SOMHLOLO SELF-SUSTAINABLE
Times of Swaziland
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January 31, 2025
MBABANE - With a new Olympic national stadium on the horizon, efforts are underway to make Somhlolo National Stadium financially independent. Currently undergoing renovations to meet modern standards, the stadium is 56 years old and is receiving...
Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini meets United Nations(UN) Secretary General António Guterres, Azerbaijan President at Climate Change Summit.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini is in Azerbaijan for the World Leaders Climate Action Summit. As reported by Government online platforms on Tuesday, the PM met United Nations(UN) Secretary General António Guterres,...
“We will reduce costs of electricity tariffs in eSwatini”, King Mswati tells African Heads of State during signing of Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Thulisile Dladla,the Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) has on behalf of King Mswati, signed the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration that seeks to, among others, reduce electricity units costs as part of the Universal Energy...