Category: International News

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom have congratulated the Kingdom of Eswatini on its 57th Independence Day, praising the nation’s progress and commitment to sustainability. In a letter addressed to His Majesty King Mswati III, King Charles highlighted the strong ties and special friendship […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Honourable Minister of Information, Communications and Technology of the Kingdom of Eswatini, H.E. Savannah Maziya, has highlighted Eswatini’s commitment to digital transformation during the 20th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India–Africa Business Conclave, held from 27–29 August in New Delhi. Accelerating Africa’s Digital Future Under the theme “Co-Creating a […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) is proudly representing the Kingdom of Eswatini at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), which officially opened today, 20 August 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. The high-level conference runs until 22 August 2025, bringing together African leaders, development partners, and global […]

By King’s Office Correspondents YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has pledged US$7.55 billion (approximately E140 billion) to support various development projects and initiatives in Africa over the next three to five years. He announced this commitment in his keynote address to African leaders, including His Majesty the King, during the TICAD 9 […]

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN –His Majesty King Mswati III yesterday urged emaSwati to develop cutting-edge technological skills to enable Eswatini to compete globally. He said the time has come for locals to spearhead ambitious projects like the proposed E6 billion industrial park for Eswatini, which was recently unveiled by the king as part of an investment by […]

By King’s Office Correspondents  YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – His Majesty the King has praised Japan for its development assistance to Africa, particularly Eswatini. He described it as a vital link between the developed nation and the African continent, offering valuable experiences to accelerate national growth ambitions. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru […]

By Mbongeni Ndlela MBABANE – U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a breakthrough in peace talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking after what he described as a “great and very successful day in Alaska,” Trump revealed that he had met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and held late-night consultations […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Savannah Maziya has outlined the efforts made by Eswatini to bridge the digital divide among people living in this country. Minister Maziya made these highlights when she represented Eswatini at the High-Level Thematic Round Table on Structural Transformation, Diversification, and Science, Technology & […]