Category: African News

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Nigerian Government has urged its citizens living in Eswatini to respect the laws of the Kingdom and conduct themselves responsibly, while assuring them that their welfare and safety remain a priority. The call was made by Nigeria’s Consul-General in Johannesburg, Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, in a goodwill message to Nigerians […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – African Union Commission Commissioner for Education Professor Gaspard Banyankimbome has hailed His Majesty King Mswati III’s call for greater support and empowerment of teachers, saying the King’s message provided a powerful foundation for the Pan-African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED) 2026. Banyankimbome made the remarks as he delivered his closing […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The African Union has awarded a combined E1.66 million to eight outstanding teachers from across the continent in recognition of their professional excellence, innovation and contribution to transforming the lives of learners and communities. Each of the eight recipients of the African Union Continental Teachers’ Awards 2026 received E166 192, […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI –  Japan has stated that it will continue supporting the African Union (AU) and its member states in strengthening Africa’s seed systems. According to Japan, strategic partnerships are essential to achieving a food-secure and climate-resilient continent. Japanese Ambassador Noboru Sekiguchi said Japan would continue working closely with the AU, the Food […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – African Union (AU) Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Gaspard Banyankimbona, has applauded His Majesty King Mswati III and the Kingdom of Eswatini for opening its doors to Africa by hosting the Pan-African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED) 2026. Professor Banyankimbona said the Kingdom of Eswatini’s hospitality and […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI — Agriculture Minister Mandla Tshawuka has challenged governments, investors and development partners to move beyond commitments and unlock greater investment in Africa’s seed sector to strengthen food security and agricultural transformation. Tshawuka said investment should be the central focus of efforts to build effective and sustainable seed systems across the continent. […]

– BOND BETWEEN SISTER MONARCHIES STRONGER – KING LETSIE III EXTENDS SPECIAL  RECOGNITION TO KING MSWATI III – RECLAIM BASOTHO IDENTITY – LESOTHO PM – KING RAISES “SIYINQABA” TOAST – SGOMBENI ADDS EXCITEMENT TO CELEBRATIONS By King’s Office Correspondent MASERU, LESOTHO – His Majesty King Mswati III has commended the Kingdom of Lesotho for its […]

Eswatini to host landmark summit aimed at mobilising investment for Africa’s seed sector BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The Kingdom of Eswatini is preparing to host the inaugural Africa Seed Investment Summit, a continental initiative aimed at moving discussions on agricultural development beyond political commitments towards tangible financial investment in Africa’s seed industry. The summit […]