Heard about Eswatini? This is where Trump has now deported illegal migrants

US President Donald Trump has deported illegal immigrants to a lesser-known African country of Estawani, days after the Supreme Court lifted a ban on sending migrants to third-world countries. The US Homeland Security Department on Tuesday...

Gobierno de Trump deporta a un grupo de inmigrantes de diversos países a Eswatini, en el sur de África

Por Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN El Gobierno de Trump anunció este martes un nuevo vuelo de deportación hacia un país lejano para inmigrantes indocumentados sin vínculos conocidos con ese destino. En esta ocasión, la portavoz del Departamento de...

Eswatini's charms unveiled at Durban Indaba

Eswatini’s tourism industry geared up to participate in Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, a premier continental tourism trade show that was held earlier last week at the Durban ICC in South Africa. The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) and various local...

How African countries ranked on the World Economic Forum's gender gap report

The cover art for the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Image from WEF at Wikipedia. License CC BY-SA 3.0 The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Global Gender Gap Report 2025, and seven African countries are among the...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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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...

India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union

Home Africa India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union India–SACU preferential trade agreement can be a transformative platform for regional trade, investment and value chain integration, PM Modi said India...

Landlocked African nation declares emergency as U.S. tariffs threaten economic stability

Lesotho, a textile-reliant African nation, has declared a two-year economic emergency amid deepening uncertainty over U.S. trade policy, after a steep 50% tariff - though paused - disrupted investor confidence and buyer orders. Deputy Prime...

Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players

(CNN) — The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of 55 nations are welcome to join. Liberia said its president was one of five African heads of state invited by US...

Spokesperson Percy Simelane says King Mswati’s international trips benefiting the Nation, promote diplomatic relations to enhance socio-economic evolution.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Percy Simelane, the King’s Spokesperson has clarified that, King Mswati’s international trips are benefiting the Nation, promotes diplomatic relations with various countries to enhance socio-economic evolution. Responding to...

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Jonsson Workwear factory under construction, Commerce Minister assessing progress.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Mancoba Khumalo, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade conducted a site visit at the under construction Jonsson Workwear factory on Wednesday. The factory is expected to create jobs for emaSwati upon completion in...

Eswatini Targets R30bn investment ahead of AfCFTA

ESWATINI is aiming to secure R30 billion in investments at its upcoming Investment Conference, according to Mancoba Khumalo, the country’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade. He made the announcement during a press conference in Pigg’s Peak...

WANDILE SIHLOBO: SA should shift export focus from US trade to diversification

In the wake of the trade friction presented by US President Donald Trump’s latest adjustment to his “Liberation Day” import tariffs, which are now at about 30% and pose profound challenges for SA exporting businesses, the government has signalled...

' KZN is open for holidays, but not for criminals' | Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi issues stern festive season warning

As the festive season approaches, KwaZulu-Natal law enforcement agencies are sending a resolute message to would-be criminals: "Obey the law, or face the consequences." With the province poised for one of the busiest times of the year, marked by...

Pinewood to acquire southern Africa business from Motify Group for £2.5m

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC has announced a move to strengthen its footprint in Southern Africa, revealing plans to acquire key assets of the Pinewood Dealer Management System business from entities within the Motify Group (referred to...

Financement de l'agriculture : un modèle économique identifie la meilleure combinaison pour 10 pays africains

L'Afrique est confrontée à des défis en matière de réduction de l'extrême pauvreté et des inégalités. En 2024, 8,5 % de la population mondiale vivait dans l'extrême pauvreté (c'est-à-dire avec moins de 2,15 dollars par jour). Près de 67 % de ces...

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...

New report highlights sharp currency losses in Africa as most nations face FX setbacks

Nearly half of African currencies depreciated in May 2025, reflecting continued FX pressures despite ongoing reforms and steady economic growth across the continent, according to the African Export-Import Bank’s June 2025 edition of its Monthly...

List of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2025

Several African countries, including Kenya, rely on the International Monetary Fund for loans amid high budget deficits However, some nations are less reliant on the Bretton Woods institution, since its loans come with conditions Among the nations...

Amid global trade uncertainty, the PM has shifted his language on the US alliance

The European Union's leadership has been meeting, at length, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels this week, talking about trade and issues like Ukraine, ahead of an EU-China summit later this month. At the same time, the EU's members...