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Eswatini cops facing escalating suicide deaths amid financial struggles, junior police officers to march to Public Service Ministry demanding salary increment as Government defies Supreme Court order.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Eswatini cops are facing escalating suicide cases amid financial challenges among junior police officers, cops are killing themselves in their line of duty as Government refuses to implement a salary increment under Phase...
Uproar on SA’s doorstep over US-Eswatini ‘barbaric’ prisoner deal
The South African
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July 30, 2025
Early in July 2025, Eswatini accepted five prisoner deportees from the United States under a secretive third-country agreement, an arrangement followed several months of quiet negotiations between US Homeland Security and Eswatini’s Ministry of...
eSwatini: Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival shares 2025...
Music in Africa
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July 29, 2025
Anchored by its theme A Return to the African Future, Luju 2025 continues its tradition of celebrating the continent’s rich musical, culinary and creative excellence in a sophisticated, family-friendly setting. The festival’s diverse musical...
Eswatini opposition denounces US deal
Taipei Times
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July 27, 2025
Civil society and opposition groups in Eswatini have expressed outrage after the US deported five men to the country, with the largest opposition party calling it “human trafficking disguised as a deportation deal.” The men, from Vietnam, Jamaica,...
Eswatini’s diplomatic ally Taiwan fails to remove pro-China MPs as voters reject proposal seeking to recall legislators.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Eswatini’s diplomatic ally Taiwan has failed to remove “pro-China” Members of Parliament(MPs) in a proposal that was seeking to give the ruling party a Parliamentary majority. The Guardian reported that, polls opened on...
“Mswati will grab me when attending Bush Fire saying I must disclose your whereabouts”, says South African Editors Forum(SANEF) Executive member when sharing a light moment with Swaziland News editor during Climate Change workshop.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Reggy Moalusi, the Executive member of the South African Editors Forum(SANEF) shared a joke during the Climate Change workshop held in Johannesburg on Thursday, warning South African journalists to be careful when taking...
Experience a weekend of rock music and racing fun in the Mother City
IOL
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July 24, 2025
“Metal 4 Africa Winterfest” This bi-annual festival is offering an ultimate experience like no other with the Winterfest, which celebrates African rock music. From moshpits to extravagant performances from seven rock bands, including Doom Trigger,...
Imprisoned activist MPs in Eswatini highlight a growing crisis of civic freedoms across Africa
Daily Maverick
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July 24, 2025
This month marks four years since Eswatini’s pro-democracy activists and former members of parliament, Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube, were arrested — and one year since they were sentenced under the country’s notorious Suppression of...
Groundbreaking new book by ‘Maritzburg author, Yunus Carrim
Witness
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July 30, 2025
Pietermaritzburg resident Yunus Carrim has penned a new book, Attacking the Heart of Apartheid: The ANC’s MK Special Operations Unit, which aims to tell the remarkable stories of those involved in the armed struggle. Formed under the direct...
Eswatini Foreign Minister Pholile Shakantu, King’s Interpreter Sihle Dlamini using Taiwan over R10million donated monies to create insulting online platforms, even Tinkhundla loyalists who disagree with Prime Minister targeted.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Foreign Minister Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu and King’s Private Secretary Sihle Dlamini are allegedly behind the establishment of various social media ‘fake online platforms’ insulting even loyalists of the Tinkhundla system...
US accused of ‘ultimate betrayal’ against reformed Jamaican deported to Eswatini
Stabroek News
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July 23, 2025
(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaican man who was among five “barbaric criminals” deported from the United States (US) to a South African nation earned a bachelor’s degree in prison, was enrolled in a master’s programme, and well on the way to rebuilding...
BlackLine Studio360: The Platform for Future-Readiness
CFO Dive
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Eswatini Confirms Detention Of US Deportees, Plans Future Repatriation
Arise News
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July 16, 2025
The government of Eswatini has confirmed it is holding five third-country nationals deported from the United States under a longstanding agreement initiated during President Donald Trump’s administration. The individuals are currently being housed...
World News | MoS Margherita Acknowledges Diaspora's Contributions in Eswatini
Latestly
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July 21, 2025
Lobamba [Eswatini], July 21 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita addressed the Indian diaspora in Eswatini, noting their contributions in building bilateral ties between both nations. Margherita said that the diaspora...
Where is ex-Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba now?
The South African
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July 30, 2025
When you talk about some of the best Bafana Bafana coaches, Shakes Mashaba‘s name has to be on that list. He might not be a household name, but the 73-year-old former coach has made a significant impact on both the senior and junior national teams...
‘Depraved Monsters’: Who Are The 5 Men Deported By US President Trump To African Nation Eswatini?
News18
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July 20, 2025
Last Updated:July 20, 2025, 17:53 IST The Eswatini government confirmed that five foreign nationals deported from the US are being held in solitary confinement in undisclosed prisons The five men deported by the US; Matsapha Correctional Complex...
World News | Outrage in Eswatini as US Sends Foreign Convicts After Secret Deportation Deal
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Mbabane [Eswatini], July 20 (ANI): The arrival of five deportees from the United States to Eswatini has sparked public outrage and concern across Africa, with critics accusing the US of using the small southern African nation as a "dumping...
World News | MoS Margherita Holds Talks with Eswatini's Min of Natural Resources and Energy
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Lobamba [Eswatini], July 20 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held talks with Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, Eswatini, on Saturday. The two held talks on increasing cooperation in...
World News | MoS Margherita Holds Talks with Eswatini's Minister on Agriculture Sector Cooperation
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Lobamba [Eswatini], July 20 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Saturday met Mandla Tshawuka, Minister of Agriculture of Eswatini. The two leaders held talks on enhancing relations in the agricultural sector....
World News | MoS Margherita Hands ICCR Scholarship Letters to Students in Eswatini
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Lobamba [Eswatini], July 20 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita handed over ICCR scholarship letters to 30 selected students from Eswatini. Margherita wished them great success. Also Read | New York Shocker: Man...