Category: African News

…Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation confirms no recorded incidents on June 30 BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Government of Eswatini says it has not received any reports of violence against Emaswati living in South Africa following Tuesday’s widely anticipated anti-illegal immigration demonstrations. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Communications Officer Sikhumbuzo […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has expressed confidence that newly appointed Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Executive Secretary Dumisani Masilela will make history and leave a legacy that will elevate Eswatini’s name across the region. Speaking during a media briefing at Ludzidzini Royal Residence after the 9th SACU Heads of […]

… UEDF reports no unusual cross-border movement … Security agencies remain on high alert … SA protests leave Eswatini unaffected BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – It was just a normal day along Eswatini’s border areas despite the anti-illegal immigration protests that unfolded across South Africa on Tuesday, the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) has said. […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LUDZIDZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III says leaders of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have agreed to establish an E5 billion Regional Development Fund to support industrialisation, stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities across member states. The King said this during a media briefing at Ludzidzini Royal Residence on […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Growing anti-immigration protests in neighbouring South Africa are prompting Eswatini businesses to rethink their cross-border trade strategies, with industry leaders urging companies to strengthen logistics planning, tighten risk management and prepare for possible supply chain disruptions. Although the protests have caused concern among importers, exporters and transport operators, economists and […]

Evacuation followed a severe bedbug infestation BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – EmaSwati employed at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana, are among about 240 employees who have been evacuated from the regional body’s headquarters following a health and environmental threat that forced the closure of the building. According to the Voice […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Southern African leaders have called for the immediate release of political prisoners, an end to arbitrary arrests, and the safe return of political exiles as part of a comprehensive roadmap aimed at restoring constitutional order and lasting stability in Madagascar. The resolutions were adopted during the Extraordinary Virtual Summit of […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini has been identified as one of 32 regional and international destinations targeted for future expansion by Uganda Airlines under an ambitious 10-year government-backed strategic plan aimed at transforming the country’s national carrier into a leading African airline. The proposed route would connect Entebbe International Airport in Uganda with King […]