Category: African News

BY MBONO MDLULI SIKHUPHE – A warm breeze swept across the tarmac of King Mswati III International Airport as Mozambique’s newly elected President, Daniel Chapo, arrived for his much-anticipated State Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The atmosphere was charged with optimism, signalling the start of a new chapter in diplomatic and economic cooperation between […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini has expressed its deep sorrow over the passing of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the former President of Zambia. This message of condolence comes from His Majesty King Mswati III, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, the Government, and the people of Eswatini. The message was delivered […]

BY Phesheya Kunene LUANDA – In a powerful address to mark the 50th anniversary of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and President of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the OACPS, has called on member states […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing job creation in Eswatini as part of its broader strategy for countries within the Africa Group 1 Constituency. This announcement was made by Dr. Zarau Kibwe, the Executive Director for the Africa Group 1 Constituency at the World Bank, during a […]

By Mbono Mdluli MBABANE – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF), Futhi Tembe, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Creative Minds Foundation-Africa (CMF Africa). This appointment positions Tembe as a visionary leader poised to inspire the next generation across the continent. In an announcement made […]

By Mbongeni Ndlela MBABANE– Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Senator Pholile Dlamini Shakantu, has called for renewed vision, unwavering unity, and inclusive progress as the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday, May 23, 2025. Speaking as President of the OACPS Council of Ministers, Shakantu paid […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Commissioner General of His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS), LaMakhosini Phindile Dlamini, has been successfully re-elected to the African Correctional Services Association (ACSA) executive committee. This election took place on May 14, 2025, during the ACSA’s 7th Biennial Conference held in Rabat, Morocco. Role and Responsibilities According to a statement […]

— ENPF CEO Shares Experience at Africa Pensions Summit CASABLANCA, MOROCCO – Converting provident funds into pension funds is gaining traction among African pension experts as one of the most viable solutions to extend social security coverage to more people, including informal sector workers. This view formed a central part of the dialogue during the […]