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Ghana, Eswatini sign MoU to deepen cooperation
Ghana and the Eswatini have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Commission for Cooperation. The move aims to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations. The Joint Commission for Cooperation will serve as...

King Mswati III leader of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Ghana
King Mswati III, the Leader of the Kingdom of Eswatini, has arrived in Ghana for a four-day state visit. The Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, warmly received the monarch of the southern African landlocked country, at the Kotoka International Airport...

LIVESTREAMED: King of Eswatini arrives in Ghana
The King of Eswatini, Mswati III, has arrived in Ghana ahead of his historic meeting with the King of Asanteman, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. King Mswati III is expected to be received first by the President of Ghana, John...

More than 120 spring graduates receive Latin honors
Luther College announced that 268 students graduated in the spring of 2025. They were honored at the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 25. Of the graduating class, 124 received Latin honors across a variety of majors and 18% were first-generation...

Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...

President Mahama to host King Mswati III of Eswatini on hist...
President John Dramani Mahama will welcome His Majesty King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, to Ghana next week for a four-day state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. A...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Ex-Swazi Observer Business editor Mancoba Makhubu travels to the United States(US) for leadership training under Mandela Washington Fellow program.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Manqoba Makhubu, the former Swazi Observer Business editor has travelled to the United States(US) for leadership training under the Mandela Washington Fellows program. This was announced by the United States Embassy...

All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s...

Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council announces clean-up exercise ahead of visit by King of Eswatini
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC), under the leadership of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced a clean-up exercise across all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies. This exercise, scheduled...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

Spain, Greece and other holidaymakers may need extra document
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:52, 13 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece and other countries may need to obtain an extra document if they want to drive while abroad. And if you fail to apply for a permit, you could land...

The Sordid History of Offshoring Migrants
Just weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency, the Department of Homeland Security began sending immigrants living in the United States to prisons in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Panama and to the U.S. naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. At the...

Old Mutual rewards top-performing staff with luxury holiday trip
By Jones Gadama Old Mutual Limited has once again recognized and rewarded its top-performing staff across Africa with an all-expenses-paid holiday trip. A total of 74 staff members from various countries, including Malawi, Kenya, Rwanda, South...
China to allow African countries to export goods without paying tax, eSwatini excluded for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:China will grant fifty-three(53) African countries zero-tariff treatment but, eSwatini will not benefit from this major economic benefit for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan, a Chinese Province. Zero-tariff...

DSS 2025 lights up Dubai with shows, concerts, and comedy
Dubai: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is set to strike all the right chords this season with an incredible line-up of live entertainment, concerts, theatrical performances, cultural events, and comedy shows lighting up the city from now until...

Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players
(CNN) — The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of 55 nations are welcome to join. Liberia said its president was one of five African heads of state invited by US...
EXPOSED:Ex-National Commissioner Senator Isaac Magagula allegedly steals R17million cocaine drugs confiscated from suspected drug dealer Mandla Joseph Lukhuleni.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Senator Isaac Magagula,the former National Commissioner of Police allegedly stole cocaine drugs worth R17million and went on to sabotage a high profile drugs syndicate criminal case involving suspected drug dealer...

Report: Morocco Is One of Africa’s Most Affordable Countries for Airfare Taxes
A new report by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) places Morocco among the top ten African countries with the lowest taxes and charges on international and regional flights. According to the AFRAA Taxes and Charges Study Review 2024,...