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Joyous celebrations mark Cabo Verde’s first World Cup qualification
A hometown victory for Cabo Verde’s national football team has secured the country its first ticket to the World Cup, reports the BBC. The tiny African archipelago made history Monday, as its Blue Sharks beat Eswatini 3-0 to seal a spot at the...
PUDEMO President Mlungisi Makhanya says by reminding Prime Minister that he is not the Head of Government, MP Welcome Dlamini confirmed King Mswati as an absolute Monarch.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Mlungisi Makhanya, the President of the People’s United Democratic Movement(PUDEMO) says, Mbabane East Member of Parliament(MP) Welcome Dlamini has confirmed King Mswati as an absolute Monarch by reminding Prime Minister...

What We Can Learn from Tiny Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Qualification
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cape Verde has made football history. The small island nation off the coast of West Africa secured its first-ever World Cup ticket after defeating Eswatini 3–0 at the Estadio Nacional in Praia on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The...

Cape Verde's fans jubilant following historic success
ShareSave Cape Verde's fans jubilant following historic success Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their...

How to watch Liverpool vs Man United: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
Games do not come much bigger than Liverpool vs Man United. This particular clash between the deadly rivals could have a huge bearing on both the title race and Ruben Amorim’s future. The Reds go into this match having lost three consecutive games...

Cape Verde Become the Second-Smallest Nation to Reach the FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde have made history by becoming the second-smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, after defeating Eswatini 3-0 at home. The victory secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the 2026 finals, ahead of...
“You are not the Head of Government”, MP Welcome Dlamini tells Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Welcome Dlamini, the Mbabane East Member of Parliament(MP) has reminded Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini that he is not the Head of Government but, King Mswati is. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday during the debate of...

Cape Verde set for World Cup debut; set to be featured in 2026 FIFA WC
Cape Verde secured their maiden World Cup berth with a 3-0 win over Eswatini, becoming Africa’s smallest nation by population (550,000) to qualify. They topped Group D with 23 points, surpassing Cameroon and making history in football’s global...
BREAKING NEWS:Ministry of Health Principal Secretary(PS) Khanya Mabuza might face R100,000.00 money-laundering charges on alleged suspicion he colluded with suppliers, Car-Wash ‘boys’ steal money inside car.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Khanya Mabuza,the Principal Secretary(PS) in the Ministry of Health might face money-laundering criminal charges for allegedly colluding with South African potential Government suppliers to smuggle one hundred thousand...
United States(US) President Donald Trump says he has great relationship with Chinese President XI Jinping but always careful as China takes advantage of people.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:United States(US) President Donald Trump says he enjoys a great relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping but warned that, Chinese always take advantage of people, FoxNews reported. As a result, the US President...
SADC now without a Chairperson after ousting of Madagascar President, Andry Rajoelina toppled by youth protesters for failing to provide affordable water and electricity.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:The Southern African Development Community(SADC) Chairperson position is now vacant after the ousting of Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina this week amid deadly protests. Rajoelina fled to Dubai-the United Arab...

Repratriation of Indian pilot in Midlands crash under way
The 28-year-old man, identified as Mayank, lost his life in a plane crash in the Midlands this week. South African Martin Brown, 33, was flying the other light aircraft. According to aviation officials, the planes were flying in formation towards...

Cape Verde make history, qualify for first-ever FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde have etched their name into football history by becoming the second smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. With a population of just over 500,000, the island nation sealed their maiden World Cup berth after a...

Historic Cup qualification for Cape Verde
Cape Verde players stand for the national anthem before its World Cup African qualifier against Libya in Tripoli on Oct 8. AP Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking its place in soccer's global...

Investors urged to prioritise environmental, social impact
Oliver Mutasa, the chairman of a local environmental consultancy firm, SustiGlobal Investors must identify and anticipate potential environmental and social risks associated with their projects and plan to mitigate negative impacts for them to...

Cape Verde Advances To The World Cup For The First Time In History
Cape Verde, the small African nation with a population of about 525,000 people, has qualified for the World Cup for the first time. The historic moment happened on Monday when Cape Verde defeated Eswatini 3-0, winning their group in the African...

Cape Verde Makes History with First-Ever FIFA World Cup Qualification
Rabat – On Monday the Blue Sharks dominated Eswatini 3–0 at home in Praia during their final Group D African qualifying match, putting in a first-place team showing, and thus snatching qualification for the 2026 tournament in the United States,...

How dual-nationality players combined with home-grown heroes with salaries of ~ Rs 31,000, in helping Cape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde, the dot island nation off the coast of Senegal, became the second smallest country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Defeating fellow island nation Eswatini five miles away, 3-0, the Cape Verdeans secured entry as winners...

Cape Verde Makes Historic FIFA World Cup Qualification
Cape Verde, Africa Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Eswatini 3-0 on Monday. The victory allowed the island nation to secure its spot and top Group D in the African qualifying...

Cabo Verde seal historic FIFA World Cup qualification
Praia, Oct 14 (IANS) Cabo Verde have qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. They beat Eswatini 3-0 to confirm their ticket to the global finals, ensuring top spot in Group D ahead of African powerhouses Cameroon. A country of just...