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Eswatini fears decades of progress in fight against HIV could be undone by US funding cuts
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
The HIV pandemic still claims a life every minute. While progress has been made, there were 1.3 million new HIV infections last year and 630,000 AIDS-related deaths. Now unprecedented US funding cuts have torpedoed the HIV response in many...
Eswatini man arrested after child’s burnt body found
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 9, 2025
Police arrested Sanele Fakudze after a woman was found injured and her daughter’s charred body discovered near Kaapmuiden. Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a suspect from Eswatini after a woman was found injured and her daughter’s burnt body was...
eSwatini man in court after 4-year-old girl’s half-burnt body found in Mpumalanga
Rising Sun Chatsworth
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A man from eSwatini appeared in court on Monday after the half-burnt body of a girl (4) was found in the Kaapmuiden area in Mpumalanga last week. Lowvelder reports Sanele Fakudze (37) appeared in the KaNyamazane Magistrate’s Court on charges of...
Oracle Innovate Lab launched to support Eswatini entrepreneurs
Disrupt Africa
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July 11, 2025
Thinkroom and The Oracle Group have partnered to launch the Oracle Innovate Lab, a founder-focused programme designed to support early and growth-stage entrepreneurs in Eswatini in scaling their businesses and stepping into new markets. Launching...
Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs
Zawya
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This founder-focused programme is designed to support early and growth-stage entrepreneurs in Eswatini who are serious about scaling their businesses and stepping into new markets. Launching in August 2025, the six-month programme will combine...
eSwatini national arrested for August 2024 'revenge' murders of six men in uMlazi
IOL
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A year-long investigation into a mass shooting in uMlazi has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old foreign national believed to be one of the gunmen involved in the brutal murder of six men at an informal settlement in V/6 Section on 17 August 2024....
Copper Princesses wallop Eswatini 8-0
News Diggers
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July 10, 2025
THE Zambia Under-20 National Women’s Team has maintained its perfect record at the ongoing COSAFA U20 Women’s Region 5 Youth Games with another commanding 8-0 victory over Group B rivals Eswatini in their final group fixture played at the Hage...
Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister held talks with his Eswatini and Lesotho Colleagues
Turkmenportal
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held telephone talks with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Kingdom of Lesotho, the country's Foreign Ministry reported. During the conversation with the...
Young Copper Queens thrash Eswatini to maintain winning start
ZamFoot
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July 9, 2025
The Zambia U20 Women’s National Team thrashed Eswatini 8-0 to maintain their winning start to the ongoing COSAFA U20 Girls Championship| Region V Youth Games in Windhoek, Namibia. Ruth Mukoma was the star of the day netting five goals to lead the...
Telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Eswatini
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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July 7, 2025
07 July 2025 358 Telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Eswatini On July 7, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid...
Revenge-seeking Eswatini national arrested for Umlazi mass murder
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 8, 2025
Police said the Umlazi murders were revenge-motivated, with the Xhosa-speaking victims having previously been involved in altercations with Eswatini nationals. A 28-year-old foreign national has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder...
Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans
Coingeek
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July 8, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans African governments have been making strides in digital transformation, with Nigeria, Somalia, Namibia, South Africa, and Eswatini the latest to launch...
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Holds Bilateral Calls with Counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, and Eswatini
News Central Asia
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July 8, 2025
On 7 July 2025, Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held separate telephone conversations with Jeenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic; Ms. Folile Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza was close to King Mswati and was trying to assist eSwatini establish a R2billion power generation project, editor Zweli Martin Dlamini tells Rise FM.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza was close to King and, was trying to assist eSwatini establish a R2billion power generation project. This was disclosed by Swaziland News editor Zweli Martin Dlamini on...
Mayflower Police Arrest Eswatini National in R1.1 Million Dagga Bust
South Africa Today
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July 7, 2025
Police in Mayflower arrested a 29-year-old Eswatini national for dealing in dagga following a shootout near the Waverley Port of Entry on Saturday, 05 July 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 04:30 when officers, conducting patrols near...
King Mswati’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane says South African trade union leader Zwelinzima Vavi must personally come to eSwatini and attempt to overthrow the Monarch, he will know what makes bananas yellow.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane has warned Zwelinzima Vavi, the Secretary General of the South African Federation of Trade Unions(SAFTU) against threatening that, the King risk being overthrown for...
Eswatini Commerce Minister says Kingdom aims to increase mining contribution to Gross Domestic Product(GDP),strength fiscal stability.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Mancoba Khumalo,the eSwatini Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade says the Kingdom aims to increase mining contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to enhance fiscal stability. In economic...
Digital government app in Eswatini sparks public criticism over data privacy
Biometric Update
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July 4, 2025
A digital government application, which was launched in May in Eswatini, is facing public scrutiny over concerns about data privacy and security. The “Government In Your Hand” (GIYH) app was rolled out in a ceremony presided at by the country’s...
Eswatini King Commends Students’ Conduct at Ghana’s KNUST
News Ghana
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June 28, 2025
His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini has publicly praised ten emaSwati students pursuing studies at Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for their exemplary conduct and academic dedication. During an engagement in...
MaMkhize in talks to buy Eswatini giants Mbabane Highlanders
Briefly
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July 3, 2025
Businesswoman and socialite, Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize, is reportedly looking to buy a new football club after Royal AM was liquidated MaMkhize is said to be engaged in ongoing negotiations to acquire the club, which is based in the Kingdom of...