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African Development Bank Approves $47.5 Million Loan To Spur Eswatini's Economic Growth
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group ( ) has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will support the government's efforts to transform the economy, achieve sustainable growth,...
OPINION:Finance Minister Neal Rijikernberg must be held accountable for non-payment of Government suppliers, relax R2.5billion African Development Bank(AfDB) tender requirements to benefit emaSwati owned companies.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Neal Rijikernberg, the Minister of Finance normally runs to the media to announce that, Government has secured loans or receipts from the South African Customs Union(SACU) saying “we will now pay Government suppliers”. But...
Watch as Otumfuo's son shares dance with princess of Eswatini at royal banquet
GhanaWeb
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June 28, 2025
Oheneba Nana Kwame Kyeretwie, the youngest son of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was captured on video dancing with one of the princesses of King Mswati III of Eswatini during a royal banquet held in honour of the visiting monarch. In the...
Watch as Otumfuo and King Mswati III of Eswatini face off in a dance battle
GhanaWeb
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June 28, 2025
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and King Mswati III of Eswatini hit the dance floor in a friendly dance competition during a royal banquet held in honour of the visiting Eswatini monarch. Both kings, dressed in official suits and ties...
Asante, Eswatini cultures converge
Graphic
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June 28, 2025
Two cultures of distinct features, each defining the identity of its people, came together on a common dais at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi last Thursday when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, hosted a durbar for the Leader of the Kingdom of...
See the colourful ceremony of Eswatini King Mswati III’s visit to Manhyia Palace
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
It was a majestic scene at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Thursday, June 26, as King Mswati III of Eswatini and his spouse were received in grand style at a durbar of chiefs held in his honour. The traditional courtyard of the Asante Kingdom came...
Ghana, Eswatini Forge Stronger Ties During King Mswati III's State Visit
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ACCRA, Ghana, June 25, 2025/APO Group/ -- Ghana rolled out the red carpet for His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, signalling a strong mutual desire to deepen bilateral relations and promote...
Eye contact with Eswatini King's wives a taboo - High Commissioner
GhanaWeb
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June 25, 2025
Eswatini’s High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Mahlaba Almon Mamba, has disclosed that it is traditionally forbidden to look directly into the eyes of the wives of the Eswatini King, King Mswati III. According to a Joy Prime post shared on social...
Uncle Waffles shows off her new body in hot picture, fans impressed: "Eswatini is well represented"
Briefly
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June 24, 2025
Uncle Waffles served major body goals when she stunned fans with a photo flaunting her toned abs and hourglass figure Social media reactions ranged from admiration to speculation, as some users questioned whether the Amapiano star had undergone...
GIJN Welcomes 12 New Members, from Cyprus to Eswatini
Global Investigative Journalism Network
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June 24, 2025
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State owned radio gets Best Electronic Media Award at MTN Eswatini Premier League Awards, Presenter Moses ‘Mthetho’ Matsebula hands it over to his boss Director Sibusiso Dlamini.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Moses ‘Mthetho’ Matsebula, a Sports Show Presenter of the State owned Radio Station has handed over the MTN Premier League Best Electronic Media Award to his boss Sabelo Dlamini, the Director of the Eswatini Broadcasting...
OPINION:Media must not been seen promoting political segregation while legitimizing King Mswati’s dictatorship, pro-democracy MP Mthandeni Dube committed no crime but paraded by Tinkhundla as deterrence.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini The media, as a fourth estate and an institution whose fundamental objective among others, is to demand accountability in the public administration, should not been seen promoting political segregation while legitimizing...
FIFA once again deals with New World TV for World Cup and WWC rights
Sportcal
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June 19, 2025
New World TV (NWTV), the Togo-based satellite television network operating across sub-Saharan Africa, has snapped up rights to soccer's next two FIFA World Cups – one men's edition and one women's. Both the men's 2026 World Cup (to be held across...
OPINION:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini’s Media Advisor editor Mbongeni Mbingo hanged him with a political rope, now accusing Cabinet Ministers of leaking information.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini I once served in the Executive Committee of the Eswatini Editors Forum and after we elected Swazi Observer Managing editor Mbongeni Mbingo during elections that took place the Mountain Inn Hotel-Mbabane, he subsequently...
Eswatini vs Tanzania Prediction and Betting Tips | June 11th 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 10, 2025
Eswatini will square off against Tanzania at the Free State Stadium in the group stage of the COSAFA Cup on Wednesday. Both teams had a winless start to their campaign and will look to bounce back here. Sihlangu Semnikati are unbeaten in their...
Alex to Europe: Zee Nxumalo is taking Amapiano worldwide — and we’re here for it
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 1, 2025
Zee Nxumalo’s upcoming calendar is packed with major international appearances. Zandile “Zee” Nxumalo is proving that Amapiano knows no borders. Born in Swaziland, also known as Eswatini, and raised in the South African township of Alexandra, the...
Open call: Goethe-Institut Project Space 2026
Music in Africa
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July 1, 2025
Now in its latest round, the GPS grant supports art professionals and collectives engaging directly with communities outside the major urban centres, with a focus on artistic production, collaboration, and facilitation. Projects must actively...
18 South African Music Acts to Watch in Honor of Youth Day
OkayAfrica
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June 16, 2025
On June 16, 1976, thousands of Black South African students took to the streets of Soweto to protest the apartheid government’s imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools. What began as a peaceful march turned into a massacre...
Namibia ready to host 2025 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games
Informante
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July 1, 2025
Maria David NAMIBIA is poised to host the 11th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games. The games are scheduled to take place from 4 to 13 July 2025. This prestigious multi-sport event, which will also see some...
OPINION:Capturing the media won’t assist alleged corrupt thief SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff to evade accountability in the multibillion drugs shortage looting, his elderly journalists won’t survive pressure to defend him.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff, the alleged multibillion drugs shortage thief is busy assembling a team of elderly journalists to defend him amid calls for accountability. But Ashraff is failing to understand that, with...