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REVEALED:Companies linked to King Mswati through multibillion Tibiyo TakaNgwane accused of ‘underpaying’ and violating workers rights,Spokesperson says Monarch cannot allow exploitation of his people.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Companies with alleged links to King Mswati through the multibillion Tibiyo TakaNgwane investment company have been accused of ‘underpaying’ employees and/or violating workers rights. This was confirmed by Wander...
Testex opens new representative office in South Africa
Fibre 2 Fashion
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We are pleased to announce that, as of 1 July 2025, TESTEX has established a new representative office in South Africa. This expansion marks an important milestone in our global journey, as it extends our reach to South Africa, Lesotho, and...
Experts call for urgent adoption of ‘One Health’ to tackle challenges
The Citizen
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Lusaka. Experts have urged Africa to adopt the One Health approach, which links human, animal, and environmental health, to address rising foodborne and zoonotic diseases. Speaking on behalf of Zambia’s Minister of Agriculture, Director of the...
King’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane says Interpreter Sihle Dlamini not speaking on behalf of the Monarch, will not be entertained when intimidating public officials for responding to Swaziland News.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Percy Simelane, the King’s Spokesperson has clarified that, “the King has only one Spokesperson and that, the Monarch’s position directing the King’s Office to respond to the Swaziland News stands”. Speaking to this...
Eswatini gov’t faces court challenge for accepting US deportees
MyJoyOnline
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August 26, 2025
Human rights lawyers and activists have sued the government of Eswatini for making a secretive deal with President Donald Trump's administration to accept third-country deportees from the U.S., which they claim was unconstitutional. The case was...
A vicious cycle: African leaders and other people’s plans for Africa
Observer
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August 27, 2025
African and Japanese presidents at the conferenceWere we are. Again. Another round of African leaders embarrassing us on the world stage as if we don’t have enough struggles on our African plate. African leaders continue to play pretend about...
Africa Intelligence Brief Comprehensive News Roundup For August 26, 2025
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) On August 26, 2025, Egypt's petroleum ministry announced new gas drilling in its giant Zohr field to boost output. Meanwhile, Tunisian rights groups condemned the government's closure of a key information agency as a...
Africa’s millionaire population to grow 65%
New Business Ethiopia
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August 26, 2025
Africa’s millionaire population is projected to grow by 65% over the next decade, according to the newly published Africa Wealth Report 2025. The continent is currently home to 25 billionaires, 348 centi-millionaires, and 122,500 millionaires — a...
King Mswati overruled by his own Ludzidzini Council amid bribery allegations, Spokesperson Percy Simelane says King’s order reigns supreme hence Ngudvuza Matsebula remains the Chief of Mbangweni.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati in his capacity as Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of eSwatini allegedly confirmed Ngudvuza Matsebula as the rightful Chief of Mbangweni but, his own Ludzidzini Council subsequently removed the Chief. In a...
Africa Wealth Report 2025: Continent Outpaces Global Growth as New Wealth Hubs Surge
The Laotian Times
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August 26, 2025
LONDON, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Africa’s millionaire population is projected to grow by 65% over the next decade, according to the Africa Wealth Report 2025. The continent is currently home to 25 billionaires, 348 centi-millionaires, and...
How Trump’s 'deportation campaign' is reshaping ties with Africa
Modern Ghana
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Some African nations are striking deals to take in migrants deported from the United States. Others are refusing. The split shows how Trump's policy is reshaping Washington's ties with the continent – and raises the question of whether these...
Trump Wants To Talk Business With Africa In Hopes Of Countering China
The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint - California
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August 26, 2025
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — The White House hosted an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more than 50 nations were welcome to join. US President Donald Trump hosted a working lunch in...
A look at Uganda, the east African nation where the US is set to deport Abrego Garcia
WTOP - District Columbia
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August 26, 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda is one of at least four African nations that have agreed to receive immigrants deported… KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda is one of at least four African nations that have agreed to receive immigrants deported from the...
Why the world should look to Africa for education innovation
The Citizen
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Within a decade, one in three entrants to the global workforce will be from Africa. Over the next 30 years, the majority of the world’s new workers may well be on the continent. What they learn in the classroom and how they learn it is a vital...
Zimbabwe records sharp rise in malaria cases
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 25, 2025
Zimbabwe has reported a dramatic surge in malaria cases, ranking among the countries with the steepest increases in Southern Africa this year, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). By July 2025, the...
13 Tribes to Take Part in Miss Born A Star Festival in Eswatini
Eswatini Observer
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August 26, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Africa will bring 13 tribes to the Miss Born A Star cultural beauty festival in Eswatini, marking a historic showcase of culture, unity, and tourism. The international pageant, set for September 25 to 27 at Happy...
Jamaica working to repatriate national deported from US to Eswatini
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 26, 2025
Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamina Johnson Smith, says support is being provided to the Jamaican man who was deported to Eswatini by the United States, while efforts continue to secure his return home. - Advertisement - The Gleaner...
Taiwan Awards Scholarships to 50 Outstanding Emaswati Students
Eswatini Observer
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August 26, 2025
Taiwan Embassy awards 50 Emaswati students MOFA and ICDF scholarships to pursue higher education in Taiwan, highlighting growing youth ambition and educational exchange. Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Taiwan Embassy has announced that about 50...
Africa Intelligence Brief Comprehensive News Roundup For August 25, 2025
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) On August 25, 2025, Egypt launched an AI tax reform task force to modernize revenue collection. The UN pressed Libya to resolve constitutional disputes, while Libya's coast guard fired on a European rescue vessel in the...
Ministry’s Strategic Partnership Changing the Future of Eswatini’s Youth
Eswatini Observer
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August 26, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the bustling classrooms of Ekukhanyeni High School, a group of students huddle together, crunching numbers, drafting budgets and debating how best to turn their small ideas into thriving businesses. Among them is...