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Emaswati Tech Experts Key to E6 Billion Industrial Park – King
Eswatini Observer
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August 23, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes YOKOHAMA, JAPAN — His Majesty King Mswati III has urged Emaswati to develop cutting-edge technological skills to help Eswatini compete globally. He said the time had come for locals to spearhead ambitious projects such as...
Dangote Remains Africa’s Wealthiest Man, Tops Forbes’ Real-time Billionaires’ List
Prompt News Online
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August 24, 2025
By Tony Obiechina Abuja Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has once again retained his position as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking...
REVEALED:Pension Fund Chief Executive Officer Masotja Vilakati allegedly lied while opposing proposed multibillion Provident Fund conversion, Prime Minister confirms meeting him and ENPF CEO to discuss transformation.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has confirmed meeting the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Public Service Pension Fund(PSPF) Masotja Vilakati and Provident Fund CEO Futhie Tembe to discuss among others, the...
OPINION:Gender Based Violence(GBV) a national disaster in eSwatini.
Swaziland News
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By Wandile Dludlu. Homes in eSwatini are plagued by violence, all forms of abuse and sexual immorality amongst siblings, particularly against women and the girl child amidst this grim reality, whereas as emaSwati we displays a complete inability...
Why Young Emaswati Choose PrEP Over Condoms
Eswatini Observer
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August 24, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Condoms are negotiable. PrEP isn’t.” For many young people in Eswatini, the shift from condoms to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is about autonomy and control in a world where conversations around protection can be...
OPINION:Foreign investors who establish companies must pay emaSwati decent salaries and contribute to national development through taxes not King Mswati’s pockets.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini King Mswati has been claiming to be securing investors for the past thirty(30) years but, the lives of emaSwati have been deteriorating only for him to emerge as a billionaire. It should be noted that, in this country,...
Dangote continues dominance in Africa on Forbes’ Billionaires List
MyJoyOnline
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August 24, 2025
Aliko Dangote has once again cemented his place as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest ranking, released on Saturday, underscores Dangote’s...
Team South Africa’s Ashlynn Norman heads to COSASSA Games in Eswatini
Alberton Record
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August 24, 2025
Sixteen-year-old Ashlynn Norman, a Grade 11 learner at Hoërskool Marais Viljoen, continues to make waves in South African athletics. After a standout performance at the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in Swakopmund,...
Dangote Retains Title as Africa’s Wealthiest Man
Arise News
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August 24, 2025
Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has once again retained his position as Africa’s wealthiest man, according to Forbes, with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest ranking, released over...
Eswatini government faces court challenge for accepting US deportees
The Gazette - Colorado
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MBABANE (Reuters) -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...
Beyond African Union Governance, Peace
This Day
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August 24, 2025
and Security Frameworks: Sorrow and Fear Bola A. Akinterinwa The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has set up a High-level Panel of Eminent Experts to conduct a Comprehensive Review of the African Union...
Again, Dangote Retains Position as Africa’s Wealthiest Man, Tops Forbes’ Real-time Billionaires’ List
This Day
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August 24, 2025
Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has once again retained his position as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest...
Eswatini not a dumping site – MPs
Eswatini Observer
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August 22, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesMBABANE – Members of Parliament have warned that Eswatini should not be used as a dumping site for ozone-depleting substances. This was stated during the adoption of the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs...
King’s Spokesperson says Prime Minister Russell Dlamini deprived himself an opportunity to defend and communicate his policies by attempting to ignore Swaziland News, a journalist cannot be banned.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Percy Simelane, the King’s Spokesperson says, banning a journalist is like depriving yourself an opportunity to defend or properly communicate a position. Reacting to an earlier report suggesting that, the Prime Minister is...
Dangote remains Africa’s richest man – Forbes
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 23, 2025
Aliko Dangote has once again cemented his place as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest ranking, released on Saturday, underscores Dangote’s...
Is Africa becoming the US dumping ground for migrants?
Deutsche Welle
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August 22, 2025
US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is a cornerstone of his domestic policy, forming part of his controversial campaign pledge to carry out "the largest deportation operation in American history." Deporting those migrants...
“I WON’T GO TO JAIL MY FATHER IS A JUDGE:Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala blocks arrest of SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff in a multibillion drugs shortage case linking her suspended daughter Pholile Maphalala.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala allegedly violated the judicial code of conduct by presiding over a warrant of arrest application filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions(DPP) and the Anti Corruption...
Mozambique Emerging as Entertainment Hub for Eswatini Artists
Eswatini Observer
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August 21, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesMozambique is rapidly emerging as a vibrant entertainment hub, offering a dynamic platform for local artists to shine. The neighbouring country’s growing music scene has attracted top creatives from Eswatini and beyond,...
HIV Leading Killer Among Eswatini Men, Diabetes Among Women
Eswatini Observer
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August 23, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 2024 Annual Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Report shows that HIV remains the leading cause of death among men in Eswatini, while diabetes mellitus is the most common cause among women. The report, launched by...
Minister Nxumalo Declares Baha’i School Privatisation Final Despite Dispute
Eswatini Observer
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August 21, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesMinister Owen Nxumalo insists his decision to privatise Baha’i Schools is final, sparking a dispute with PS Mnisi over legality and authority. Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo has reaffirmed his decision to...