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Eswatini fears decades of progress in fight against HIV could be undone by US funding cuts
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
The HIV pandemic still claims a life every minute. While progress has been made, there were 1.3 million new HIV infections last year and 630,000 AIDS-related deaths. Now unprecedented US funding cuts have torpedoed the HIV response in many...
Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini confirms situation in hospitals worsening amid shortage of drugs, appeals to Parliament to fully support efforts to address health crisis.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli LOBAMBA:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has appealed to Parliament to fully support the ongoing efforts to address the health crisis amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals. The PM made this appeal on Wednesday in...
Eswatini man arrested after child’s burnt body found
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 9, 2025
Police arrested Sanele Fakudze after a woman was found injured and her daughter’s charred body discovered near Kaapmuiden. Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a suspect from Eswatini after a woman was found injured and her daughter’s burnt body was...
Spokesperson Percy Simelane says King Mswati’s international trips benefiting the Nation, promote diplomatic relations to enhance socio-economic evolution.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Percy Simelane, the King’s Spokesperson has clarified that, King Mswati’s international trips are benefiting the Nation, promotes diplomatic relations with various countries to enhance socio-economic evolution. Responding to...
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Jonsson Workwear factory under construction, Commerce Minister assessing progress.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Mancoba Khumalo, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade conducted a site visit at the under construction Jonsson Workwear factory on Wednesday. The factory is expected to create jobs for emaSwati upon completion in...
Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister held talks with his Eswatini and Lesotho Colleagues
Turkmenportal
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held telephone talks with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Kingdom of Lesotho, the country's Foreign Ministry reported. During the conversation with the...
OPINION:King Mswati must stop shifting blame, Health Minister cannot address shortage of drugs while Monarch spends millions public funds on useless international trips securing ‘batsakatsi’ ritual services in Ghana.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini King Mswati is fully aware that,this country is struggling with cash flow challenges and his lavish or extravagant lifestyle is contributing to this unfortunate situation. Cash flow problems in this context, occur when...
Telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Eswatini
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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July 7, 2025
07 July 2025 358 Telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Eswatini On July 7, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid...
Namibian swimmers shine at Region 5 Games
New Era
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President of the Namibia Swimming Federation, Riaan Steyn, has praised the outstanding performance of Namibian swimmers at the 2024 Region 5 Games, saying the athletes exceeded expectations in both results and competitiveness. “The swimmers were...
BREAKING NEWS:PUDEMO leader and Harvard Scholar Velaphi Mamba lobbying United Kingdom(UK) Parliament, Labour Party MP tables motion calling for democracy in eSwatini amid human rights violations.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Velaphi Mamba, a leader of the People’s United Democratic Movement(PUDEMO) and Harvard Scholar is vigorously lobbying the United Kingdom(UK) Parliament and as a result, Labour Party MP Kim Johnson has tabled a...
Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans
Coingeek
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July 8, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans African governments have been making strides in digital transformation, with Nigeria, Somalia, Namibia, South Africa, and Eswatini the latest to launch...
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Holds Bilateral Calls with Counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, and Eswatini
News Central Asia
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July 8, 2025
On 7 July 2025, Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held separate telephone conversations with Jeenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic; Ms. Folile Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
King Mswati’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane says South African trade union leader Zwelinzima Vavi must personally come to eSwatini and attempt to overthrow the Monarch, he will know what makes bananas yellow.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane has warned Zwelinzima Vavi, the Secretary General of the South African Federation of Trade Unions(SAFTU) against threatening that, the King risk being overthrown for...
The Sordid History of Offshoring Migrants
Foreign Affairs
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July 10, 2025
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...
Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza was close to King Mswati and was trying to assist eSwatini establish a R2billion power generation project, editor Zweli Martin Dlamini tells Rise FM.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza was close to King and, was trying to assist eSwatini establish a R2billion power generation project. This was disclosed by Swaziland News editor Zweli Martin Dlamini on...
OPINION:National Commissioner Vusi Manoma Masango must declare his relationship with alleged thief SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff, recuse himself in receiving update reports multibillion drugs shortage investigation.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini National Commissioner Vusi Manoma Masango is an alleged close friend to SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff and has been receiving money from the alleged multibillion thief, evidence substantiating this, if need arise, will...
Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings
Business Hallmark
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July 7, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...
GHALEB CACHALIA: Fears of ‘the other’ stoked for political gain
BusinessLIVE
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I write this column from Wales, where I am attending my 50th school reunion. The journey began in 1971, when my education in Swaziland was abruptly disrupted. The SA government threatened to withdraw my passport, effectively barring me from...
U.S. deports eight to South Sudan after legal battle
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 7, 2025
The United States has deported eight people to South Sudan following a legal battle that saw them diverted to Djibouti for several weeks. The men, convicted of crimes including murder, sexual assault and robbery, had either completed or were near...
DD goes down to the grave with darkest political secrets: families of slain officials speak out
IOL
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The passing of former deputy president David Dabede Mabuza has prompted a wave of tributes across South Africa — but in Mpumalanga, where he once ruled as premier, it has also reopened painful memories for families who believe the province’s...