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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...
Education Minister Owen Nxumalo says he will soon invite SNAT to monitor the permanent employment of teachers who are working on contracts.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Owen Nxumalo, the Minister of Education and Training says he will soon invite the Swaziland National Association of Teachers(SNAT) to monitor the permanent employment of teachers who are currently working on contracts....
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
Celebrating Pastor Folu Adeboye At 77: A legacy of educational impact in Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will turn seventy-seven on July 13, 2025. Her life has consistently been devoted to the pursuit and promotion of education. She...
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...
Watch: South Africa’s Bishop Sipuka selected for Vatican interfaith work
Cape Town ETC
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July 7, 2025
South Africa’s Bishop Sithembele Sipuka will help lead the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. The body focuses on building relationships between the Catholic Church and other faith communities around the world. On 3 July, Bishop...
Ruth First and activist research: the legacy of a South African freedom fighter
The Conversation
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July 3, 2025
Ruth First, born 100 years ago, was a South African freedom fighter, journalist and scholar who worked against the racist system of apartheid during white minority rule. She was assassinated by apartheid forces in her office at the Eduardo...
U.S. sends eight men to South Sudan after court clash over deportations
GhanaWeb
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July 7, 2025
Eight men, most of them not South Sudanese nationals, were deported by the United States to South Sudan last week after a protracted legal tug-of-war that briefly rerouted their journey to Djibouti. Despite only one of the individuals being from...
African Development Bank Approves $47.5 Million Loan To Spur Eswatini's Economic Growth
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group ( ) has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will support the government's efforts to transform the economy, achieve sustainable growth,...
Paratus empowers education through digital connectivity
New Era
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Paratus has made an impact in Namibia’s education sector through its ongoing partnership with Eduvision, now in its seventh year. By providing GEO satellite infrastructure and continuous technical support, Paratus has enabled real-time,...
Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
Independent (Uganda)
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June 29, 2025
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...
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...
OPINION:Fighting climate change should not be a donor driven project, Government must allocate more money to the Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA).
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini met a delegation from the Green Climate Fund African Division on Monday, he appealed for funding amounting to over R300million to support the country in tackling the climate change...
Groundbreaking M585m EU-Africa cultural partnership
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
New programme flips traditional dynamics, putting African voices at the forefront of cultural exchange with Europe MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Lesotho’s rich cultural heritage is set to gain significant international visibility and support through a...
Eswatini’s Monarch Advocates for Traditional Leaders in African Governance
News Ghana
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June 26, 2025
King Mswati III of Eswatini has urged African governments to formally integrate traditional authorities into national development frameworks, calling them indispensable partners in addressing continental challenges. The monarch’s remarks came...
Church joins partners in Southern Africa to tackle human trafficking
Crux Now
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June 25, 2025
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Representatives from churches, frontline responders, regional authorities, and civil society in Southern Africa are emphasizing the critical need for regional cooperation to combat human trafficking. This consensus emerged from...
King Mswati III gifts $1,000 to each Eswatini student at KNUST
GhanaWeb
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June 28, 2025
His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaMagongo, has gifted $1,000 each to the 10 Eswatini (emaSwati) students studying at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The generous...
GHALEB CACHALIA: Fears of ‘the other’ stoked for political gain
BusinessLIVE
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I write this column from Wales, where I am attending my 50th school reunion. The journey began in 1971, when my education in Swaziland was abruptly disrupted. The SA government threatened to withdraw my passport, effectively barring me from...
The two symbolic gifts Otumfuo presented to King of Eswatini at Manhyia Palace
GhanaWeb
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June 28, 2025
A historic cultural exchange took place at the Manhyia Palace when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, welcomed His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini with two emblematic gifts symbolising unity, heritage, and a shared vision for Africa’s...