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REVEALED:SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff facing new multibillion Eswatini Revenue Service(ERS) investigation into alleged tax evasion with some of his bank accounts frozen, Director-Communications says “it’s a confidential matter”.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Kareem Ashraff, the influential, powerful and politically connected SwaziPharm Director is now facing a high level multibillion investigation into alleged tax evasion, some of his bank accounts have been frozen. Tax...

Eswatini Prime Minister to Attend Mutharika’s Inauguration on Behalf of King Mswati III
Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini of Eswatini is set to attend the inauguration of President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. The Prime Minister will represent His Majesty King Mswati III at the ceremony. The inauguration ceremony is...

Did Swazi king Mswati take 30 children, 15 wives, 100 servants to India and book 200 hotel rooms?
IT would probably have been buried in the billions of online news pages that are published online every day, but by taking up the cudgels to counter claims that Swaziland’s leader took 15 wives, 30 children and over 100 servants with him to India,...

Travel agents explore Eswatini tourism opportunities
A group of Taiwanese travel agents has concluded an eight-day government-organized mission to Eswatini aimed at exploring the ally's tourism resources and potential for bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. The...

USI'S Engineers In Action Chapter Building Bridges in Southern Africa
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Southern Indiana’s Engineers in Action Chapter recently led a team of students to construct pedestrian bridges in Eswatini, Southern Africa. These bridges provide safe access for over 6,000 residents to cross a...

Taiwan sends travel agents to Eswatini to boost local tourism, promote exchanges
Taipei, Oct. 2 (CNA)A group of Taiwanese travel agents has concluded an eight-day government-organized mission to the Kingdom of Eswatini aimed at exploring the ally's tourism resources and potential for bilateral cooperation, Taiwan's Ministry of...
King Mswati secures multibillion United States investments to enhance job creation, eSwatini successfully negotiates 10% lowest US trade tariffs deal positioning the Kingdom as a preferred investment destination.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati met United States investors on the sidelines of the United Nations(UN) General Assembly and some of the billionaires pledged to invest in the Kingdom and create jobs. This comes after eSwatini managed to...

African industries face shock as Trump ends tariff-free AGOA
Africa’s apparel and textile manufacturers – already reeling from US tariffs – will be hardest hit by the end of the US’s tariff-free African Growth and Opportunity Act, according to research by the International Trade Center (ITC). AGOA, which...

African industries face shock as AGOA expires
Africa’s apparel and textile manufacturers – already reeling from US tariffs – will be hardest hit by the end of the US’s tariff-free African Growth and Opportunity Act, according to research by the International Trade Center (ITC). AGOA, which...

Mark Bettle: Education plants seeds for a better future in Eswatini
Every day the headlines remind us of rising political tensions around the world. Commentators warn of democratic backsliding in places we once took for granted. Here in Canada, we watch as powerful nations wrestle with questions of...

MOFA trip aims to boost Taiwan-Eswatini tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) yesterday said it is leading a familiarization trip to Eswatini, which started on Thursday last week and ends tomorrow. Department of West Asian and African Affairs Deputy Director Chen Yung-po (陳詠博) said a...
ANALYSIS:EWADE must be applauded for upholding international tendering standards to ensure quality in ongoing construction of R2.6 Mpakeni Dam funded by the African Development Bank and OPEC.
By Musa Mdluli The State controlled media has been pushing a narrative, blaming the Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise(EWADE) for awarding a tender to Chinese companies in the ongoing construction of the R2.6billion Mpakeni...

Eswatini Weekend Guide: Parties, DJ Battles and Sunset Vibes
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s another action-packed weekend in Eswatini, with the party calendar brimming with music, culture, and unforgettable vibes. Here’s where the fun begins: Today Thembinkosi’s All Black Party 23:28 Lounge, Mbabane Checkers |...
REVEALED:Why local construction companies lost to Chinese company in Eswatini Water and Agricultural and Development Enterprise(EWADE) R150million Mpakeni Dam tender?.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:An investigation into the R154.8million Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Programme(MNWAP) has uncovered how local construction companies who were eyeing the Mpakeni Dam Seconday Distribution System tender lost to ZTCS, a...

At IMBISA Plenary, Church in Eswatini Lauded for Development, “preaching gospel in different aspects of life”
The Eswatini government official said that the Catholic Church in the country has 47 primary schools, 13 high schools, one nursing college and one vocational center for people living with disabilities. Further lauding the Catholic Church’s...
King Mswati appeals for R43billion donations to assist eSwatini fight climate change.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:King Mswati has appealed to the international community to donate about R43billion($2.4billion) and assist eSwatini fight climate change by implementing a plan seeking to reduce 2.24 million tonnes of greenhouse gas...

Texila American University Zambia: The Preferred Destination for Eswatini Students Pursuing Global Careers in Healthcare and Education
Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) is emerging as the preferred destination for Eswatini students in medicine and education, offering global recognition, modern labs, and tailored support for international learners. Reading Time: 3...

Gasic meets with Eswatini's principal secretary of defence
BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic met with Eswatini's Principal Secretary of Defence, Prince Sicalo Nkopolo Dlamini, in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and defence cooperation between Serbia and Eswatini....

New renewable company rises in South Africa’s energy mix
The South African energy scene is changing new renewable energy companies launch to help address the region’s just energy transition. Another new company is Anthem, following the transaction signatures between AIIM’s IDEAS Fund, the Mahlako Energy...

MIASA: Collaboration key to regional mining growth
Southern Africa is endowed with rich mineral resources, including those required to drive the global green economy. However, in order to capitalise on this mineral wealth, regional collaboration is imperative, not only to mine but also to create...