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REVEALED:Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter Inkhosikati Nomcebo LaZuma received over R3million gift from husband King Mswati before fleeing Palace according to confidential financial documents.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s daughter Inkhosikati Nomcebo LaZuma allegedly received over R3million gift from her husband King Mswati before she fled the Palace. This is contained in highly...
The two symbolic gifts Otumfuo presented to King of Eswatini at Manhyia Palace
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...
Asante, Eswatini cultures converge
Two cultures of distinct features, each defining the identity of its people, came together on a common dais at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi last Thursday when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, hosted a durbar for the Leader of the Kingdom of...
Watch as Otumfuo and King Mswati III of Eswatini face off in a dance battle
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and King Mswati III of Eswatini hit the dance floor in a friendly dance competition during a royal banquet held in honour of the visiting Eswatini monarch. Both kings, dressed in official suits and ties...
Watch as Otumfuo's son shares dance with princess of Eswatini at royal banquet
Oheneba Nana Kwame Kyeretwie, the youngest son of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was captured on video dancing with one of the princesses of King Mswati III of Eswatini during a royal banquet held in honour of the visiting monarch. In the...
King of Eswatini endorses. . .
The King of Eswatini, His Majesty Mswati III, has appreciated the enormity of the task confronting assembly members, advising them to manage their resources effectively to serve the people. He noted that assembly members have limited resources to...
ESWATINIBANK CHALLENGES SWAZIMED’S MEMBERSHIP POLICY
By SIFISO NHLABATSI | 2024-12-20 EswatiniBank has taken Swazi Med to court following what it terms a threat to terminate membership of the bank’s 130 employees. In an urgent application moved before court yesterday, the bank represented by Zweli...
How Africa can foster sustainable diplomacy amidst global trade tensions
Ashraf Patel The abrupt exit of Donald Trump from the G7 Summit in Canada, without having side meetings with Global South leaders from South Africa, India et al, and this week’s NATO Summit where core nations committed to a 5% of GDP spending on...
Finance Minister Neal Rijikernberg meets World Bank Treasury team at IMF Sprint Meetings.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Neal Rijikernberg, the Minister of Finance met the World Bank Treasury team the sidelines of the ongoing 2025 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, to explore converting Eswatini’s US Dollar-denominated debt to South African...
Eswatini University media graduate Bongiwe Mabuza paying back a 100-year loan under Government Scholarship Recovery Fund, employed by low paying textile company amid scarcity of jobs.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Bongiwe Nonhlanhla Mabuza is a Limkokwing University Creative Multimedia graduate but, now working in the textile industry amid scarcity of jobs in the poverty stricken eSwatini, a tiny Kingdom ruled by King Mswati...
King of Eswatini pushes for strong collaboration between political and traditional leadership for sustained development
The King of Eswatini, King Mswati III, has admonished political leaders to leverage on the peaceful co-existence with the chieftaincy institution to develop the country. To him, the lifetime tenure of the chiefs should aid continuity in...
King Mswati III champions stronger Ghana-Eswatini trade ties...
King Mswati III of Eswatini has made a compelling call for deeper trade relations among African nations during his historic maiden visit to Ghana, urging leaders on the continent to work together to unlock Africa’s full economic potential. During...
President Mahama holds bilateral meeting with King Mswati of Eswatini
By Iddi Yire Accra, June 24, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with visiting King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini at the Presidency in Accra. The King, who is on a four-day state visit to...
Ghana, Eswatini Forge Stronger Ties During King Mswati III's State Visit
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ACCRA, Ghana, June 25, 2025/APO Group/ -- Ghana rolled out the red carpet for His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, signalling a strong mutual desire to deepen bilateral relations and promote...
Africa needs more internal trade - King Mswati espouses at Ghana visit
King Mswati III, the leader of the Kingdom of Eswatini, has urged Africa to perfect its development infrastructure modelled on the European Union (EU), to emphasise trade among African countries and to cooperate more in all sectors. He said that...
Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini meets United States officials at US-Africa Business Summit, strengthening of economic diplomacy and partnership discussed.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini held bilateral meetings with Senior United States(US) officials, where issues of mutual interest, including strengthening economic diplomacy and partnership were discussed, Government...
Mahama holds bilateral meeting with King Mswati of Eswatini
President John Mahama with King Mswati III (left). President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with visiting King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini at the Presidency in Accra. The King, who is on a four-day...
Ghana and Eswatini establish joint commission to deepen bilateral cooperation
By Celestine Avi Ghana and the Kingdom of Eswatini have formalised their commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with the establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC). The signing ceremony took place at the...
Ghana, Eswatini sign MoU to deepen cooperation
Ghana and the Eswatini have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Commission for Cooperation. The move aims to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations. The Joint Commission for Cooperation will serve as...
Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025
After years of turmoil typified by inflation, high debt burdens, and currency devaluation, a minor increase in exchange rates might provide these countries with a rare economic respite. While not all African currencies are strengthening, those...