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Mark Bettle: Effects of Trump's cuts to aid being felt in Eswatini
Telegraph-Journal
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February 25, 2025
The shockwaves of the U.S. administration’s freeze on aid to other countries, including Eswatini, continue to reverberate throughout the nation. Our partners on the ground are witnessing the effects firsthand, as students who had relied on U.S....
Afrik Allianz Initiative Will Turn Africa The Garden Of Eden To A True Tourist Destination
News Ghana
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February 24, 2025
Afrik Allianz, the multimodal single air transport alliance connecting Africa and beyond, is poised to turn Africa the Garden of Eden to a true tourist destination. This initiative envisions a future where Africa flourishes as a paradise on Earth,...
KING ANNOUNCES NEW HOLIDAY FOR LUTSANGO
Times of Swaziland
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February 23, 2025
BUHLENI - His Majesty King Mswati III has bestowed a special honour upon the women’s regiment, known as Lutsango, in Eswatini by instituting a public holiday that will benefit the entire nation. The King declared that the Monday following the...
Travel without borders: These are the most powerful passports in the world
Eye Witness News
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And South Africa? Well, it's not the highest-ranked country in Africa; that honour goes to Mauritius at number 67. Mzansi comes in halfway down the list at 97, before Ecuador and after Kuwait. Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia and Malawi occupy positions...
Prime Minister ‘awards’ Parliament PAC member MP Bishop Bhekibandla Vilakati with a Belgium international trip for loyalty, to receive over R100,000.00 as a traveling allowance.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Ngwempisi Member of Parliament(MP) Bishop Bhekibandla Vilakati has been ‘awarded’ with an international trip that comes with a traveling allowance amounting to over one hundred thousand Rands(R100,000.00) merely for being...
Brave Gladiators Vows Victory for Nujoma against Eswatini
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The head coach of the Brave Gladiators, Woody Jacobs said the team is drawing inspiration from the late founding president, Sam Nujoma, to win their match against Eswatini. The Brave Gladiators will face Eswatini today at 13:00...
World Bank Eswatini Director Satu Kahkonen says newly launched Public Finance Review Report to guide collective effort in strengthening fiscal policy for economic growth and development.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Satu Kahkonen,the World Bank Eswatini Country Director says, the newly launched Public Finance Review Report will guide the collective effort with the Government particularly, in strengthening fiscal policy while...
ESWATINI, SAUDI ARABIA STRENGTHEN 25-YEAR-OLD TIES
Eswatini Observer
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By SIBUSISO DLAMINI | 2024-12-13 ESWATINI and Saudi Arabia have solidified their 25-year-long diplomatic relationship with the signing of a general cooperation agreement. This took place during a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
ARMY WORMS INVADE ESWATINI, THREATEN CROPS
Times of Swaziland
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February 18, 2025
MBABANE - A new threat has emerged for Eswatini’s farmers: the African armyworm (Umgundzatjani). The Minister of Agriculture has issued a warning about the invasion of these destructive pests. Minister of Agriculture, Mandla Tshawuka, addressed a...
ESWATINI MEN NETBALL CRUISING
Times of Swaziland
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December 11, 2024
MBABANE - The male netball national team from Eswatini are leaving a mark in the ongoing 2024 Africa Netball Cup at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia. In their opening match, the team secured a close victory against Zimbabwe, winning 49-45, two...
Palazzo Hospitality to manage Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel in Eswatini, South Africa
Hotel Management Network
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February 17, 2025
Palazzo Hospitality has announced an expansion into the African market with the management of the new Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel and Convention Center in Eswatini, South Africa. Slated to open in the last quarter of 2025, this property is currently...
African Tourism Board USA
eTurboNews
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February 16, 2025
The African Tourism Board Marketing teamed up with Travel Marketing Network and the Travel News Group to make exploring Africa easier for American Travelers. For the first time, African Travel and Tourism providers and destinations come together...
E1.2 BILLION SPENT ON ESWATINI AIR
Times of Swaziland
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February 16, 2025
MBABANE – Taxpayers will inject an additional E395 million into Eswatini Air, bringing the total expenditure on the national carrier to over E1.2 billion over the past three years. This is reflected in Head 53 in the Budget Estimates for the next...
EXPOSED:King Mswati and his delegation spending over R250million taxpayers money on accommodation and allowances amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals, Dubai Atlantis one of the most expensive Hotels.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati and his delegation is allegedly spending over R50million on accommodation at the United Arab Emirates(UAE), Dubai Atlantis expensive Hotel. This ongoing extravagant spending within the corridors of...
ESWATINI'S MULTI-MILLION PLAN TO ELEVATE HANDICRAFT EXPORT
Eswatini Observer
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By Nomfanelo Maziya | 2024-12-04 Eswatini is set to significantly elevate its handicraft sector through a multi-million investment aimed at propelling local artisans into the international stage. This was according to Policy Area three of the...
UAE, ESWATINI FORGE STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES
Times of Swaziland
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February 13, 2025
DUBAI, UAE – A new chapter in economic cooperation has opened between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Eswatini. This follows the signing of an investment promotion and protection agreement yesterday. This landmark deal is...
Eswatini Police Union says Government Spokesperson undermining State security, calls mass meeting to discuss way-forward amid demand for a salary increment.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Apheous Nxumalo,the Government Spokesperson has been accused of undermining State security by escalating the tension between Government and junior police officers. This comes after Nxumalo released a statement on behalf of...
ESWATINI ECONOMY CONTINUES TO EXPAND
Times of Swaziland
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December 3, 2024
MBABANE - The latest quarterly bulletin for the 3rd quarter suggests that the Eswatini economy continues to expand on a quarter-on-quarter and annual basis. According to the quarterly bulletin provided by the Ministry of Economic Planning and...
Amid global trade uncertainty, the PM has shifted his language on the US alliance
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 4, 2025
The European Union's leadership has been meeting, at length, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels this week, talking about trade and issues like Ukraine, ahead of an EU-China summit later this month. At the same time, the EU's members...
BE A TOURISM AMBASSADOR ABROAD
Times of Swaziland
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February 9, 2025
Dear Madam, As emaSwati living abroad, you have a unique opportunity to showcase the beauty and richness of Eswatini to the world. By being a tourism ambassador, you can share your country’s culture, traditions and values with others, and inspire...