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King Mswati ready to take over as SADC Troika Chairman and contribute to regional peace and stability, says his Spokesperson Percy Simelane.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati is ready to take over as the Chairman of the Southern African Development Community(SADC) Troika and contribute to regional peace and stability, his Spokesperson Percy Simelane told this Swaziland News...
Prime Minister Russell Dlamini hands over King’s Baton to Malawi as part of 2026 Commonwealth Games preparations.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini handed over the King’s Baton to Malawi as part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games preparations. Government online platforms reported that, eSwatini had received the Baton from the Republic of...
Cissé calls up 27 players for Angola and Eswatini clashes
The Libya Observer
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Libya national team coach, Senegalese Aliou Cissé, on Monday announced his preliminary 27-man squad for an internal training camp in Benghazi, ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Angola and Eswatini. The squad includes several players...
Eswatini activates Udacity Coding Programme
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology has officially launched the activation of the Udacity Coding Programme, a digital skills initiative aimed at equipping Emaswati with globally competitive technology...
King witnesses inaugural Madagascar motorway launch
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHis Majesty King Mswati III and Inkhosikati LaMatsebula attended the inaugural launch of Madagascar’s first motorway. Launching the 260km road project was Madagascar President and SADC Chairperson Andry Rajoelina yesterday....
The state of democratic governance in Commonwealth countries in Africa
The Standard Gambia
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August 19, 2025
- Advertisement - By Madi Jobarteh The National Assembly of The Gambia is currently hosting the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Regional Conference for the first time. It is indeed an achievement for the Assembly since the...
Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane’s Second Term: A Second Chance for Eswatini Football
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is the second bite at the cherry for Eswatini Football Association (EFA) President Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane, who has secured another four-year term in office. With his re-election, we extend our congratulations, but this...
Eswatini’s 30-Year Grand Plan Still on Track to Achieve First-World Vision
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 30-year Grand Plan aimed at transforming Eswatini into a first-world nation is still in the pipeline. Stakeholder Engagements Underway Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli explained that the Office of the Prime...
Eswatini Education Ministry Approves Privatisation of Baha’i Schools
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Ministry of Education and Training has approved the privatisation of Baha’i Schools, ending more than a year of back-and-forth deliberations. Minister Confirms Decision Education Minister Owen Nxumalo communicated the...
Ex-international football star dies aged 40 as tributes pour in
GB News
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August 19, 2025
Zimbabwean striker Tendai Ndoro has died after being found dead in his Sandton flat on Monday, his former club has confirmed. The 40-year-old had been struggling with health issues for an extended period. Orlando Pirates, where Ndoro played...
World Vision Eswatini Unveils New Director
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAMOS William Zaindi has been appointed as the new National Director for World Vision Eswatini. Zaindi started in his new role on Friday, following the departure of former national director Tinah Mukunda, who joined World...
REVEALED:Leaked Cabinet document outlines why multibillion Public Service Pension Fund is opposing Provident Fund’s conversion, Prime Minister accused of siding with ENPF while refusing to allow PSPF to make presentation.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:A highly confidential Cabinet document leaked to this Swaziland News by Cabinet sources clearly outlines why the multibillion Public Service Pension Fund(PSPF) is allegedly opposing the proposed Eswatini National...
Over 70 000 Visitors Expected at 2025 Eswatini International Trade Fair
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2025 is set to attract over 70 000 visitors, according to Sibusiso Mnisi, External Trade Promotions at the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA). Event Dates and Theme...
DUMA GQUBULE: Where is our minister in the presidency for joblessness?
BusinessLIVE
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GNU has been an epic fail for the economy, and the two largest parties lack credible plans to confront the crisis 19 August 2025 - 05:00 by Duma Gqubule After three decades of ANC misgovernance and a year with the ANC as the largest party in the...
Eswatini Man (29) Loses Everything to Gambling Addiction
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesA 29-year-old Eswatini man shares how gambling addiction cost him his career, relationships, and financial stability, and why he wants others to avoid the same trap. “I’ve lost it all,” was a confession of a 29-year-old...
King Mswati III Appointed Deputy Chairperson of SADC Security Organ
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesHis Majesty King Mswati III has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (Troika), a regional body tasked with promoting peace and security in Southern Africa....
Law Enforcement Agency Long Overdue: Eswatini Pension Fund Bill 2025
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesLast week Friday, I had the pleasure of being among editors selected to learn more about the Eswatini National Pension Fund Bill, 2025 which has been piloted to change the status quo of the Eswatini National Provident Fund...
EXPOSED:Taiwan rice worth over R10million hidden at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, to be distributed to MPs and used by Ambassador in influencing upcoming eSwatini’s Tinkhundla undemocratic elections.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Taiwan donated rice worth over R10million but the food was kept by the National Disaster Management Agency(NDMA) under the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office. Eswatini is an absolute Monarchy where about 70% of the population...
Army Spokesperson Lieutenant Tengetile Khumalo allegedly mentored by King’s Spokesperson on how to respond to Swaziland News but Commander Mashikilisane Fakudze wants her to stop.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Lieutenant Tengetile Khumalo, the Army Spokesperson is allegedly receiving some guidance and mentorship from one of the country’s remaining but highly experienced Spokesperson, Percy Simelane. It has been disclosed that,...
Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane Retains Presidency of Eswatini Football Association
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesPeter ‘Samora’ Simelane is re-elected as EFA President. New vice-presidents, executive members, and women’s representative join the 13-member committee. Samora Wins Tightly Contested Race SOCCER – Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane has...