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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle
BBC
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July 6, 2025
The US 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 the end...
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 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 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
Landlocked African nation declares emergency as U.S. tariffs threaten economic stability
Business Insider Africa
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July 10, 2025
Lesotho, a textile-reliant African nation, has declared a two-year economic emergency amid deepening uncertainty over U.S. trade policy, after a steep 50% tariff - though paused - disrupted investor confidence and buyer orders. Deputy Prime...
Education Minister Owen Nxumalo says he will soon invite SNAT to monitor the permanent employment of teachers who are working on contracts.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Owen Nxumalo, the Minister of Education and Training says he will soon invite the Swaziland National Association of Teachers(SNAT) to monitor the permanent employment of teachers who are currently working on contracts....
DSS 2025 lights up Dubai with shows, concerts, and comedy
Emirati Times
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July 10, 2025
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...
Eswatini Commerce Minister says Kingdom aims to increase mining contribution to Gross Domestic Product(GDP),strength fiscal stability.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Mancoba Khumalo,the eSwatini Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade says the Kingdom aims to increase mining contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to enhance fiscal stability. In economic...
Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzi lifts the lid on the Supersport United sale
Briefly
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July 5, 2025
The Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, has spoken about whether he was involved in the reported R50 million sale of SuperSport United to the newly named Siwelele FC The new club will carry a different identity and not that of Bloemfontein...
Digital government app in Eswatini sparks public criticism over data privacy
Biometric Update
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July 4, 2025
A digital government application, which was launched in May in Eswatini, is facing public scrutiny over concerns about data privacy and security. The “Government In Your Hand” (GIYH) app was rolled out in a ceremony presided at by the country’s...
REVEALED:Defense Principal Secretary(PS) Prince Sicalo refuses to officially open new over R1million Military Police Tents, demands answers as Army Commander Mashikilisane Fakudze allegedly steals air conditioners.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Army Commander Moses Mashikilisane Fakudze has been accused of stealing air conditioners at Zombodze Military Police Army Camp. An independent investigation conducted by this Swaziland News uncovered that, the air...
King Mswati III Returns Home
Daily Guide
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July 1, 2025
Otumfuo and King Mswati III exchanging pleasantries before his departure HIS ROYAL Majesty, King Mswati III of Eswatini, has returned home safely after a successful four-day working tour in the country. The king and his huge entourage left Kumasi,...
KING MSWATI:Scarcity of financial resources hindering efforts to achieve global development goals.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:King Mswati has urged developed countries to consider increasing financial support for developing countries including eSwatini to enhance and implement the global development agenda. Addressing the the United Nations(UN)...
King Mswati’s wife Jacob Zuma’s daughter Nomcebo leaves polygamous marriage
The Maravi Post
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July 1, 2025
MBABANE-(MaraviPost)-A royal delegation from Eswatini has reportedly been sent to Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, to negotiate the return of King Mswati III’s youngest wife, Inkhosikati Nomcebo Zuma (22), after she left the palace citing dissatisfaction...
King Mswati says eSwatini making progress in achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati says eSwatini is making progress in achieving the United Nations(UN) Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) but told world leaders that, “the current global crises are threatening progress towards achieving...
Sinceni Clinic nurse LaThring plays with her one(1)year-old child during work hours, health workers across the country grounded with no working equipment while emaSwati die amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini SINCENI:Mrs Ngwenya known as LaThring was found playing with her one(1)year-old child here at Sinceni Clinic on Thursday playing with her one(1) year-old child. Nurses and other health workers across the country are grounded...
Kenya’s PS Imbunya joins ESAMI Governing Board
TV47
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July 3, 2025
Principal Secretary State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya today officially joined the Governing Board of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). The induction session, held...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
OPINION:State controlled journalists defending SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff for a few ‘pieces of silver’ complicit in the killing of emaSwati amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Credibility is one of the basic principles that every journalist must uphold and defend, we have journalists in this country who sold their independence to SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff and, they found themselves...
MaMkhize in talks to buy Eswatini giants Mbabane Highlanders
Briefly
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July 3, 2025
Businesswoman and socialite, Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize, is reportedly looking to buy a new football club after Royal AM was liquidated MaMkhize is said to be engaged in ongoing negotiations to acquire the club, which is based in the Kingdom of...