NATIE KIRSH PLACES ESWATINI ON TOP 7 AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH HIGHEST NUMBER OF BILLIONNAIRES IN 2026

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Businessman Nathan ‘Natie’ Kirsh’s billionaire status places Eswatini on top seven African countries with the highest number of billionaires in 2026. At the Forbes global billionaires list ranking index, Kirsh, is listed as the richest person in the Kingdom of Eswatini with a fortune estimated around E129.5 billion (US$7.8 billion). […]

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YOUTH DRIVES HEALTH EQUITY PUSH IN ESWATINI

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MALKERNS – A powerful and solution-driven conversation on the future of healthcare unfolded as the MTN Bushfire Bring Your Fire Live Dialogue convened under the theme “Beyond Access: Rethinking Health Equity in Eswatini”, bringing together youth leaders, health experts and development partners in a united call for a fairer and more inclusive […]

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PM, QATAR ENVOY DEEPEN TIES

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini yesterday welcomed the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Kingdom of Eswatini, H.E. Rashid bin Mohammed Isa Al Khulaifi, in a meeting that reflected the growing friendship between the two nations. Held at the Private and Cabinet Office, the […]

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ESWATINI NEARS FULL ELECTRICITY ACCESS WITH 88% GRID CONNECTION

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE LUYENGO – Eswatini has reached a major national infrastructure milestone, with 88% of the country now connected to the national electricity grid, while only 12% of communities remain unconnected, reflecting steady progress in expanding energy access and strengthening inclusive development across both urban and rural areas. The progress was highlighted by Dr. […]

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ESWATINI CALLS FOR AFRICAN HEALTH SOVEREIGNTY AT WHA79

Minister Matsebula Urges African-Led Healthcare Solutions BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Minister of Health Hon. Mduduzi Matsebula has called on African countries to work together towards achieving health sovereignty and reducing dependence on external donors in strengthening healthcare systems across the continent. The minister made the remarks during a side meeting on Global Public Health […]

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DEPUTY COMGEN HEADS ESWATINI DELEGATION AT MALAWI SADC HEADS OF CORRECTIONS/PRISONS/ PENETENTIARIES CONFERENCE

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Deputy Commissioner General Bongani Khumalo is head of delegation leading His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) to represent Eswatini at Conference of SADC Heads of Corrections, Prisons and Penitentiary Services. The high-level engagement is scheduled to take place in Salima, Malawi from 19-21 May 2026. HMCS Deputy Public Relations Officer (PRO) […]

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