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SA’s national bird threatened as numbers crash
South Africa Today
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July 1, 2025
The Blue Crane’s population has been declining since 2010, prompting its official status change from “near threatened” to “vulnerable” in the Regional Red Data Book of Birds 2025. Research shows breeding success in the Western Cape’s Overberg...
Eswatini only African State not participating in Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC), Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning says diplomatic relations with Taiwan hindering country’s economic prosperity.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Eswatini is the only African country that is not participating in the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC) amid diplomatic relations with the Taiwan Province. The tiny Kingdom situated in Southern Africa has...
Renewable energy key to Eswatini’s economic future
ESI Africa
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December 9, 2024
As the globe shifts to cleaner energy, Eswatini faces economic losses if it does not invest in renewables. This is according to the policy brief that was released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Eswatini, examining the complex...
OVER RELIANCE ON COAL THREATENS ESWATINI’S EUROPEAN MARKETS
Times of Swaziland
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December 9, 2024
MBABANE - Eswatini’s heavy reliance on coal could threaten its access to European markets and harm its export-oriented industries. This is according to the United Nations (UN) Eswatini’s green leap policy brief which examines the complex interplay...
Enhance communication to track progress on achieving the sustainable development goals
Mail & Guardian
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December 8, 2024
Communication professionals have a role to play in bridging this gap, translating the sustainable development goals into relatable narratives that resonate with people and inspire collective action. (Getty Images) We have just six years to achieve...
New $282 million GEF program targets climate and environment action through agriculture and food systems
Global Environment Facility
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a new program, aimed at strengthening efforts to transform global agrifood systems – from farm to table - so...
New $282 million program targets climate and environment action through agriculture and food systems
The National Tribune
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December 6, 2024
Riyadh – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched a new program, aimed at strengthening efforts to transform global agrifood systems – from farm...
Feature: Namibian enterprise turns trash into treasure to protect environment
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, produces a significant amount of waste, with the main municipality generating about 84,520 tonnes annually. According to the City of Windhoek Municipal Report for the financial year...
Geothermal energy: KenGen exploring Eswatini’s potential
ESI Africa
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December 6, 2024
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is making strides in its geo-scientific studies to assess the geothermal potential in three prospective regions of Eswatini. This follows a KSh 250 million (around $2m) contract signed earlier this...
ESWATINI SPENDS E2 BILLION IMPORTING VEGETABLES, FRUITS
Times of Swaziland
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August 25, 2024
MBABANE – It may, in some quarters, sound unbelievable, but it is a reality. Despite the fact that the country is an agricultural economy, it spends E2 billion per annum importing scheduled products, including vegetables and fruits. They are...
The Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation sows sweet success in agriculture
CIO
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December 4, 2024
You’ve all seen the news: global despair caused by the oppressive heat, unrelenting cold, and merciless flooding – all impacting our once-bountiful fields. As climate change heightens, farmers and their crops face growing exposure to unpredictable...
Lesotho’s removal from hunger hotspots is a milestone – But not the finish line
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
PATRICE TALLA TAKOUKAM This month brought a rare but welcome headline in global food security: Lesotho is no longer on the list of global hunger hotspots. According to the latest Hunger Hotspots 2025 report by the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Severe weather alerts and a heatwave: What to expect for the rest of the week
IOL
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South Africa is bracing for a week of intense weather conditions, ranging from severe thunderstorms in the east to a persistent heatwave across multiple provinces. The combination of heavy rainfall, localised flooding, and extreme heat will make...
IAEA Support Helps to Expand Contribution of Nuclear Technology to Sustainable Development in Eswatini
IAEA
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that up to 40 per cent of global crop production is lost annually due to plant pests and diseases. In the Kingdom of Eswatini, where close to 40 per cent of the economy...
Kenya invests KSh 250m in Eswatini for geothermal energy deal
TUKO
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December 2, 2024
President William Ruto's administration has entered into a multimillion-shilling deal with the government of Eswatini Through the state-owned electricity generating company KenGen, Kenya signed a KSh 250 million geothermal development contract...
Eswatini Int'l Trade Fair Launches Aug 30th
Business Ghana
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The 56th edition of the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF), a flagship event that has showcased the best of business and agriculture since its inception in 1968, will take place at the magnificent Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre in...
Eswatini launches nuclear programme framework
World Nuclear News
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August 21, 2024
21 August 2024 The landlocked African country's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has marked the launch of an initiative to achieve sustainable development by harnessing the power of nuclear technology in areas such as agriculture, health...
The best budget safaris: Here's how you can bag a dream wildlife holiday for much less than you'd think it costs
Daily Mail
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December 7, 2024
Going on safari was once the reserve of the elite – way beyond the budget of everyday holidaymakers. Not any more. As international air fares have fallen, breaks to see the Big Five of lions, leopards, elephants, African buffalo and rhinos have...
Blue Crane threatened as numbers crash
BusinessLIVE
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SA’s national bird, the Blue Crane, is in trouble. Until just 15 years ago, numbers of this stately bird — a firm favourite of nature lovers — were increasing well. But research has now shown that the species’ overall population trajectory changed...
How South Africa's One Stop Border Post initiative will revolutionise land ports
IOL
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July 2, 2025
The One Stop Border Post (OSBP) concept is expected to streamline and improve border operations at six land ports in South Africa. The OSBP will not only deal with two critical issues in South Africa, i.e., security and economic growth, but will...