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EXPOSED:Nedbank Eswatini ‘questions’ Union Papers(Pty) Ltd Director Kareem Ashraff’s combined over R36million transfer from Mauritius based Global Trading amid corruption and money laundering allegations.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Kareem Ashraff,the Director of Union Papers(Pty) Ltd had his company’s combined over R36million bank transfer from a Mauritius based company-Global Trading and Professional Outsourcing Limited, investigated by...
King Mswati receives letters of credence from Japan Ambassador to eSwatini Shimizu Fumio, possible health system support discussed.
By Musa Mdluli LOZITHA:King Mswati has received letters of credence from His Excellency Shimizu Fumio, the Japan Ambassador to the Kingdom of eSwatini, Government online platforms reported on Tuesday afternoon. It has been reported that, His...

eSwatini: Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival shares 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...
Hardened US criminals deported to eSwatini 'might end up on Mzansi shores' – Bheki Makhubu
The decision by the United States President Donald Trump’s administration to send five dangerous, hardened criminals to the neighbouring Kingdom of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) took citizens by surprise and shock. IOL reported earlier this week...

Eswatini used as dumping ground? – US deportations under fire
Mbabane – In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington’s aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos,...

Eswatini opposition denounces US deal
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.
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...

Eswatini's Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has swatted away demands for the secrecy about the US deportation agreement to be lifted

Questions swell in Eswatini over deportation of Jamaican, four others from US
A photo of the Jamaican deported to Eswatini Monday (Phhoto: TriciaOhio X Formerly Twitter) MBABANE, Eswatini (AFP) — In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men, including a Jamaican, deported from the United States (US)...
World Bank to launch Eswatini Economic Update(EEU) report, Information Minister Savannah Maziya to address digital transformation event.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Savannah Maziya, the Minister of Information, Communications and Technology(ICT) is highly expected to address the official launch of the World Bank Eswatini Economic Update(EEU) report. According to an email sent to editor...

Amnesty International designates arbitrarily detained Eswatini MPs as prisoners of conscience
28 july 2025 - 07:35:18 MA 190 Views Panafrican News Agency Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - Four years since they were imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression, association, and political participation,...

Eswatini's Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has swatted away demands for the secrecy about the US deportation agreement to be lifted
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Outcry mounts in Eswatini over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from US
The arrival in Eswatini of five "criminal illegal aliens" deported from the US under Washington's tough anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent in the small African kingdom. Rights groups and the main opposition party are...

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba...

Amnesty International declares Eswatini MPs ‘prisoners of conscience’ amid deepening crackdown on dissent
Four years after their arrest for peacefully advocating for political reform, Members of the Eswatini Parliament, Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube, have been declared ‘prisoners of conscience’ by Amnesty International. Friday’s designation...

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
Eswatini faces public dissent after accepting five deportees from the US, labeled as 'criminal illegal aliens.' The US military transported individuals from Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba, and Jamaica to Eswatini, sparking outrage over transparency...
Eswatini Champions Nsingizini Hot Spurs interviewed by SABC, to face Mamelodi Sundowns.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Eswatini Champions Nsingizini Hot Spurs has been interviewed by the South African Broadcasting Corporation(SABC) this week, ahead of the practice match against Mamelodi Sundowns. The football team from the rural...
World AFP Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba...

Aggressive measures: Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba...

The five men deported from the United States were flown into Eswatini's administrative capital of Mbabane in mid-July aboard a US military plane