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Four Ghanaians Jailed in Eswatini Over Visa Irregularities
Four Ghanaian nationals remain detained in Eswatini after receiving five-month jail sentences on July 10, 2025, for visa overstays. Among those named is Daniel Osei, described as a family man who previously traveled legally to South Africa. The...

Oracle Innovate Lab launched to support Eswatini entrepreneurs
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
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...

Copper Princesses wallop Eswatini 8-0
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
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
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
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
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...

Government gives Multi-Choice August 7, deadline to reduce subscription fees
By Benjamin A. Commey Accra, Aug. 03, GNA – The Government has given Multi-Choice, operators of DSTV and GOTV, up to August 7, 2025, to review all its subscription charges to correspond with the improved economic situation in the country....

Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans
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
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.
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
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...

'Reduce your prices or pack and go' — Sam George tells DSTV ...
Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Sam George, has taken a hard stance against MultiChoice-owned DSTV, accusing the pay-TV giant of exploiting Ghanaian consumers through what he described as unjustifiable pricing disparities....
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.
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...
Highlights of Madagascar 0-0 Mauritania in African Nations Championship
EVENT ENDED Madagascar and Mauritania played out a goalless draw on the opening day of the African Nations Championship. Edition: VAVEL The match between Madagascar and Mauritania in the first matchday of the African Nations Championship came to...
REVEALED:MPs to be lobbied by royalty to pass vote of no confidence against incompetent Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini, Spokesperson Percy Simelane says King Mswati might approve Parliament resolution.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Russell Mmiso Dlamini, the incompetent and arrogant Prime Minister, might soon face a Parliament vote of no confidence as a strategic way by King Mswati to remove him. According to royal sources, King Mswati is...

South Africa detains 1,000 foreign illegal miners – DW – 08/02/2025
Nearly 1,000 undocumented migrants working illegally at a gold mine in northeastern South Africa have been arrested, police said on Friday. Public broadcaster SABC reported that police had launched an operation titled Operation Vala Umgodi at the...

Police Arrest 1,000 Undocumented Migrants at South African Gold Mine
BARBERTON, Mpumalanga, South Africa — Nearly 1,000 undocumented migrants were arrested in a police operation targeting illegal mining at the Sheba Gold Mine, officials reported on Friday. The operation, called Operation Vala Umgodi, began earlier...

US to deport serious criminals to third countries
KABUL (Pajhwok): The United States intends to deport some serious criminal migrants to third countries, a media report said on Sunday. US President Donald Trump’s administration says some serious criminals need to be deported to third countries...