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Coca Cola, Gutsche to sell interest
The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced today. CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa. It...
Ghana rejects high-profile Salvadoran migrant amid U.S. deportation controversy
The Trump administration is facing mounting diplomatic setbacks as it scrambles to find an African nation willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a high-profile deportee originally from El Salvador. According to Politico, efforts to persuade...
How to watch Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game, team news
Atletico are the type of opponents that used to keep Arsenal fans and players up at night. Not now. If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then Mikel Arteta has tickled Diego Simeone pink with praise by recasting the Gunners in the...
How to watch Newcastle vs Benfica: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game, team news
With Bruno Guimaraes and Richard Rios stalking midfield and Jose Mourinho prowling the touchline, we expect Newcastle's clash with Benfica to be nothing short of full-blooded. The self-proclaimed Special One took the Eagles reins a month ago, but...
How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game
Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...
43K animals vaccinated against FMD in Beitbridge
Foot-and-mouth disease About 43 000 various animal species have been vaccinated against the Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South. This was revealed in the Swine Disease Global Surveillance Report prepared by the Centre...
President William Lai says Taiwan to build air defense system amid China threat.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Taiwan will build a dome-like air defence system to guard against "hostile threats", the British Broadcasting Corporation(BBC) reported this week. President William Lai announced a day after his Government warned that...
The Trouble With Nigeria’s Healthcare Syste
The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health. Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens,...
Trump Admin Finds New Destination For Deported Illegals
The Trump administration reached a bilateral agreement intended to dissuade illegal immigration to the United States and establish more destinations for asylum seekers. The State Department signed a Safe Third Country agreement with Belize,...
Cape Verde captain Mendes on World Cup qualification dream
CAPE Verde captain Ryan Mendes is coming to terms with his nation’s historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 35-year-old forward plays for Turkish second division side Igdir but will lead his country on football’s biggest stage next...
Trump officials not giving up on deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to West African nation despite resistance
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing again to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly sent to El Salvador, and hasn’t given up on moving him to Eswatini or Ghana even though both have rejected the idea,...
The trouble with Nigeria’s healthcare system, by Michael Owhoko
The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health. Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens,...
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD: Investing in the girl child can transform the world
Reading Time: 2 minutesSITEKI – As government works towards achieving economic development for all, investing in the girl child has been identified as one of the most powerful ways to transform society. Senator Linda Nxumalo highlighted this...
WATCH: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorneys discuss ICE’s continued efforts to deport him to Africa
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing again to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly sent to El Salvador, and hasn’t given up on moving him to Eswatini or Ghana even though both have rejected the idea,...
HEALTH:Inyatsi Construction commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Inyatsi Construction held an event this week, commemorating the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The staff was joined by Group Executive Chairman Michello Shakantu and company remembered those who died and expressed...
Trump officials not giving up on deporting Abrego Garcia to West African nation despite resistance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Trump administration is pushing again to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly sent to El Salvador, and hasn’t given up on moving him to Eswatini or Ghana even though both have rejected the idea, an...
Sundowns win in Nigeria as Pirates fall to DRC's Lupopo
Sundowns' Brazilian midfielder Lucas Ribeiro (L) tackles Esprerance's Ben Hmida Med Amine (R) during the CAF Champions League. [AFP] Mamelodi Sundowns scored five goals in Nigeria and Orlando Pirates conceded three in the Democratic Republic of...
Swedfund Invests $15 Million to Boost Loan Access for Civil Servants in Africa
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed $15 million to Select Africa, a microfinance institution operating in Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi. The investment is aimed at improving access to credit for low-income public...
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa owes late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa a debt of gratitude for his service.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Ronald Lamola, the South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation says, the country owes the late Ambassador to France Emmanuel Nkosinathi ‘Nathi' Mthethwa a debt of gratitude for his service and devotion,...
The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments Agree to Sell Controlling Interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC AG
ATLANTA & ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2025-- The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced...