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MaMkhize in talks to buy Eswatini giants Mbabane Highlanders
Businesswoman and socialite, Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize, is reportedly looking to buy a new football club after Royal AM was liquidated MaMkhize is said to be engaged in ongoing negotiations to acquire the club, which is based in the Kingdom of...

Paratus Launches EduLINK for African Schools Using Starlink Connectivity
Paratus, Africa’s leading pan-African telecommunications provider and authorised Starlink reseller, announced the launch of Paratus EduLINK: a transformative connectivity solution designed to empower schools in underserved and remote regions with...
Lesotho’s removal from hunger hotspots is a milestone – But not the finish line
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...
KING MSWATI:Scarcity of financial resources hindering efforts to achieve global development goals.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:King Mswati has urged developed countries to consider increasing financial support for developing countries including eSwatini to enhance and implement the global development agenda. Addressing the the United Nations(UN)...

King Mswati III Returns Home
Otumfuo and King Mswati III exchanging pleasantries before his departure HIS ROYAL Majesty, King Mswati III of Eswatini, has returned home safely after a successful four-day working tour in the country. The king and his huge entourage left Kumasi,...

King Mswati’s wife Jacob Zuma’s daughter Nomcebo leaves polygamous marriage
MBABANE-(MaraviPost)-A royal delegation from Eswatini has reportedly been sent to Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, to negotiate the return of King Mswati III’s youngest wife, Inkhosikati Nomcebo Zuma (22), after she left the palace citing dissatisfaction...
King Mswati says eSwatini making progress in achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati says eSwatini is making progress in achieving the United Nations(UN) Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) but told world leaders that, “the current global crises are threatening progress towards achieving...

How South Africa's One Stop Border Post initiative will revolutionise land ports
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...
REVEALED: Eswatini Government wants to delay salary increment for civil servants, four(4) months rejected extension systematic meant to hide behind Incwala until April 2026.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:The Public Sector Unions(PSUs) have collectively rejected a request by Government to delay the release of the highly anticipated salary review report, the Ministry of Public Service wanted a four(4) months extension to...

Coding Is No Longer Enough: Why Africa Needs AI Literacy In Every School (3)
But it’s not just about employment. AI literacy is also about citizenship in a digital age. Algorithms now determine access to credit, social services, public safety alerts, and even political messaging. Understanding how these systems work — and...
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
Eswatini’s Monarch Advocates for Traditional Leaders in African Governance
King Mswati III of Eswatini has urged African governments to formally integrate traditional authorities into national development frameworks, calling them indispensable partners in addressing continental challenges. The monarch’s remarks came...
Prostate cancer in men of African heritage: understanding the risk and prognostic factors
Prostate cancer (PCa) represents a major public health concern and is recognised as one of the most common cancers worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of cancer-related deaths. It is the second most common malignancy among men...

Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for highest flight taxes at $180 per passenger
By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria has emerged as the third most expensive country in Africa for international and regional departure taxes, with passengers paying an average of $180 in ticket taxes, charges, and fees. A report released by the African...

Zimbabwe Diaspora Property Showcase UK is back for 2025 edition
Photo by Oleksandr P on Pexels.comBrought back by huge popular demand, together with winning the best event of the year award in the UK last year at the Zim Achievers Awards, we have indeed brought back the Zimbabwe Diaspora Property Showcase...
NICHOLAS SHUBITZ: US travel bans gift Africa to China
Having failed to cut government spending, reindustrialise the US with tariffs or deliver on much-touted peace proposals, the Trump administration appears to be using mass deportations and travel bans as a means of proving that it is making...
OPINION:Fighting climate change should not be a donor driven project, Government must allocate more money to the Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA).
By Zweli Martin Dlamini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini met a delegation from the Green Climate Fund African Division on Monday, he appealed for funding amounting to over R300million to support the country in tackling the climate change...

Zachary Rotary hears from state, local and International speakers at June 12 meeting
On June 12, the Zachary Rotary luncheon featured a presentation from guest speaker Alyson Hughes, the administrative designated regional coordinator for Emergency Support Function 8 with the Louisiana Department of Health. Hughes spoke about...

King Mswati III gifts $1,000 to each Eswatini student at KNUST
His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaMagongo, has gifted $1,000 each to the 10 Eswatini (emaSwati) students studying at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The generous...
Groundbreaking M585m EU-Africa cultural partnership
New programme flips traditional dynamics, putting African voices at the forefront of cultural exchange with Europe MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Lesotho’s rich cultural heritage is set to gain significant international visibility and support through a...