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ESWATINI REINFORCES DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH RUSSIA
Eswatini Observer
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By SIBUSISO DLAMINI | 2024-11-11 MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu reinforced the country’s diplomatic and strategic ties with Russia through a high-profile meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...
eSwatini: MTN Bushfire 2025 releases limited early bird...
Music in Africa
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November 7, 2024
The festival is a family-friendly celebration that highlights music from Africa and around the world in an inclusive and eco-conscious environment. Attracting over 20 000 attendees from more than 55 countries, it offers an uplifting atmosphere...
PWC SECURES E2.3M ESWATINI RAILWAYS EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT
Times of Swaziland
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January 24, 2025
MBABANE – Eswatini Railways (ESR) has announced its intention to award a tender worth E2 315 835, inclusive of VAT, to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for the provision of external audit services. Following a competitive bidding process, PwC emerged...
GOOGLE A NICE ‘PLUG’ FOR ESWATINI
Times of Swaziland
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January 24, 2025
Sir, Electronic government services will eradicate corruption and make life easier. Eswatini has partnered with Google and with this introduction of electronic government services, all citizens will have equal access to government services without...
Eswatini Takes Bold Step to Combat Lead Poisoning in Vultures
BirdLife International
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November 10, 2024
Across Africa, vultures are faced with extinction with some species in the continent seeing a decline of up to 97% over the last 50 years. Today, 7 out of 11 African vulture species are threatened with extinction due to various threats including...
Eswatini a promising export destination
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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Trade Focus Allan Majuru President Mnangagwa’s assumption of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairmanship in August has enhanced Zimbabwe’s regional engagement and provided a strategic platform to strengthen trade relations...
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...
Southern African countries urged to collaborate to improve environmental action
Engineering News
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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh has noted the critical need for collaboration among countries in the Southern African region to address pressing environmental challenges by enhancing the impact of Global...
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...
Sadc calls for climate-resilient energy strategies
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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In its latest Agromet update, the regional bloc said there was need to enhance water resource management to safeguard regional energy and food security under increasing climate variability. THE Southern African Development Community (Sadc) says...
South Africa-Mozambique economic ties weather political storm
IOL
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By Thabile Nkunjana, Moses Lubinga, and Victor Thindisa There is no reason to be alarmed about trade between South Africa and Mozambique in the foreseeable future. Concerns over trade between South Africa and Mozambique were raised following the...
WEATHER WOES FORCE NFD MATCHES RESCHEDULING
Times of Swaziland
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October 30, 2024
MANZINI – Revealed! he new dates for the 2024 MTN National First Division (NFD) games that were cancelled due to inclement weather, this past weekend at the Prince of Wales Sports Ground and Killarney Sports Ground have now been announced. The...
GPL building is not user-friendly for people with disabilities
IOL
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At the end of February, I had the privilege of attending the 3rd Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. This conference was attended by delegates from the following countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia,...
EXPOSED:Red Cross Eswatini Director Danger Nhlabatsi in R12million donor funds fraud and corruption scandal, R745,000.00 meant to benefit poor emaSwati transferred to Living Waters(Pty) Ltd at night.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Danger Nhlabatsi,the Director of Red Cross Eswatini has been implicated in a R12million scandal in that, he allegedly colluded with junior officers in the Procurement Department to facilitate payments to suppliers...
Prime Minister urges emaSwati to collectively find solutions to the country’s social challenges, make recommendations on new UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
Swaziland News
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By Mduduzi Hlophe MBABANE:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has urged emaSwati to work collectively in addressing the social challenges affecting the country. The PM was speaking on Thursday during the UN-Eswatini Government Dialogue held in...
ESWATINI FARMERS MARKET PACKS OVER 2 000
Eswatini Observer
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By Tanele Sihlongonyane | 2024-10-28 The third edition of the ‘Eswatini Farmers Market’ attracted over 2 000 fun lovers from across the country. The show, which took place at Malkerns Country Club on Saturday, featured four South African household...
How permaculture promotes environmental health and personal wellness
Weekend Argus
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January 15, 2025
By Syndi Khathwane IN THE world of permaculture, there is no such thing as bad weather—just bad clothing. This isn’t just a saying; it’s a philosophy for life. We are not superior to nature; we are part of it. Every life form contributes to our...
GOVT’S EFFORTS TO SAVE EMASWATI FROM CANCER
Times of Swaziland
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January 15, 2025
EZULWINI - The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, working hand in hand with stakeholders, is developing Radiation Safety to save emaSwati from cancer. Radiation safety is a set of practices and precautions aimed at protecting people...
Asantehene calls on African leaders to foster self-reliance through cooperation and intra-trade
Joy FM
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June 29, 2025
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged African leaders to intensify intracontinental trade and cooperation as a means of achieving greater self-reliance and sustainable development. Addressing the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah...
MISS ESWATINI CONTRACT UNDER EVALUATION
Times of Swaziland
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January 13, 2025
MBABANE – Oukitel will be evaluated by the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) to determine whether they will retain the Miss Eswatini contract for 2025. This information was disclosed by ENCAC Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...