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BLAZING SOUNDS FROM ESWATINI ARTISTS
Times of Swaziland
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February 9, 2025
The Kingdom of Eswatini is surely gaining recognition as a vibrant hub for artistic talent. This nation, known for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, is also home to a new wave of creatives poised to make a significant impact...
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...
OPINION:Swazi Observer editor Mbongeni Mbingo must present cattle to King Mswati and apologise for allegedly sleeping with his wife Inkhosikati LaMbikiza,stop interfering with Association of Journalists.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini It is surprising to note that,Swazi Observer editor Mbongeni Mbingo is continuing with his mission to destroy the media and we will not allow him to achieve this. Last week, we worked tirelessly with other eSwatini...
REVEALED:Former DRC President Joseph Kabila secretly travels to eSwatini amid escalating conflict with M23 rebels,tours multimillion Malkerns Square with King Mswati’s Financial Advisor Sthofeni Ginindza.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Joseph Kabila,the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) was seen touring the multimillion Malkerns Square-eSwatini on Saturday with King Mswati’s Financial Advisor Sthofeni Ginindza. Reached for...
ESWATINI AIR OFFERS FLIGHT DISCOUNTS TO MTN BUSHFIRE
Eswatini Observer
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By TANELE SIHLONGONYANE | 2024-11-22 ESWATINI Air has partnered with MTN Bushfire to provide discounted flights to the festival to encourage international tourism. The partnership will offer festival- goers a convenient and affordable travel...
ESWATINI AIR BAGS AIRLINE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Eswatini Observer
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By BONGIWE DLAMINI | 2024-11-20 HARD work has paid off for Eswatini Air as it has been recognised and awarded for being the best improved in intra-Africa connectivity for 2023 operations. Eswatini Air was recognised under the Airline of the Year...
Seychelles And Eswatini Are Poised To Strengthen Their Partnership In Various Fields
MENAFN
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February 3, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) On Monday, February 3, 2025, H.E. Mr. Mlondi Solomon Dlamini, the High-Commissioner-designate of the Kingdom of Eswatini, met with Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at Maison Quéau de...
10 of the best affordable African safari holidays
The Times
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In a continent of national parks, rainforests and animal-rammed savannahs, it figures that safaris are big business. Wildlife drives Africa’s tourism economy and, from big guns to lesser-known bush-league destinations, safaris tend to come with a...
Armwrestling African Championship: Over 400 athletes, officials from 20 countries set to storm Abuja
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 7, 2025
The countdown is real — just 16 days to the biggest show of strength Africa has ever seen! From July 23–27, 2025, Abuja will become the battleground for elite warriors as the 14th African Armwrestling Championship and 7th Para-Armwrestling...
OPINION:Natural Resources Minister Prince Lonkhonkhela fooling emaSwati by pretending to be shocked on electricity increase,Energy Regulator cannot take decision without briefing him as the political head.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Dolly Parton, an American Country and Western Music singer once composed a song titled “The Great Pretender”, my late closest friend, journalism colleague and brother of the Nkhaba Royal Kraal Bongani Sigcokosiyancinca’...
'The best experience': He's been on 30 trips with a company that links travelers who can see with those who can't
CNBC
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January 22, 2025
Glyn Evans has been on 30 trips with the same travel company, but he can still pinpoint the moment that stands out as his favorite. During a trip to Las Vegas, he served as best man for a couple on the same tour who got married on a whim. Yet...
Countries Sierra Leoneans Can Travel to Without a Visa in 2025
Sierraloaded
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February 3, 2025
The Sierra Leone passport has slipped one position in the 2025 Henley Global Passport Index, ranking 76th out of 199 countries. This marks a slight decline from its 75th position in 2024. The index, compiled by Henley & Partners, a leading global...
HILTON INN SEEKS TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS IN ESWATINI
Eswatini Observer
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By NOKUNCEDA MAGAGULA | 2025-01-29 HILTON Garden Inn Mbabane incoming Senior Director Focused Service Operations MEA, Mahmoud Mokhtar has expressed the entity’s interest in expanding the hotel operation within Eswatini. Mokhtar was speaking...
President Mbumba hosts Eswatini minister about AU commissioner bid
The Namibian
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January 29, 2025
President Nangolo Mbumba welcomed Eswatini’s labour minister at State House on Tuesday to discuss the country’s bid for a position at the African Union (AU). Eswatini’s minister of labour and social security, Phila Buthelezi, conveyed greetings...
MaMkhize accused of forging sister's signature to buy Royal AM and register company
Briefly
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July 7, 2025
Shauwn Mkhize is being accused of forgery by her sister, Nosipho Ngubo, whose assets were seized by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Ngubo alleges that MaMkhize took advantage of her while she was hospitalised and unaware of what was...
SA-Eswatini border post remains closed after truck crashes into 15 vehicles, damages guardhouses
News24
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A port of entry on the South African and Eswatini border has been closed after a truck crashed into more than 10 vehicles. (BMA/Supplied) A truck crashed into more than 10 vehicles at the Oshoek Port of Entry. Guardhouses and an inspection hut...
ESWATINI REINFORCES DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH RUSSIA
Eswatini Observer
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By SIBUSISO DLAMINI | 2024-11-11 MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu reinforced the country’s diplomatic and strategic ties with Russia through a high-profile meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...
Watch: 3 injured as truck crashes into vehicles at SA-Eswatini border post
Polokwane Review & Polokwane Observer
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Operations at the Oshoek Port of Entry were temporarily suspended following a heavy commercial truck crash yesterday. Lowvelder reports the 32-tonne coal truck reportedly experienced a brake failure and crashed into multiple stationary vehicles,...
eSwatini: MTN Bushfire 2025 releases limited early bird...
Music in Africa
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November 7, 2024
The festival is a family-friendly celebration that highlights music from Africa and around the world in an inclusive and eco-conscious environment. Attracting over 20 000 attendees from more than 55 countries, it offers an uplifting atmosphere...
Truck crash injures three, closes Eswatini border post
The Citizen (South Africa)
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January 26, 2025
A 32-ton coal truck is believed to have suffered brake failure leading to the truck crashing through 15 vehicles. The destruction of the Oshoek border post by a runway coal truck has temporarily closed the port of entry. The 32-ton vehicle crashed...