Category: International News

By Mbongeni Ndlela MBABANE –  In the heart of Brasília, a powerful voice from Eswatini echoed across international platforms, Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla stood resolute among global leaders, championing the urgency of strengthening rural, family, and subsistence agriculture. Representing His Majesty King Mswati III and the Kingdom of Eswatini, the DPM addressed the II […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini of Eswatini has embarked on a trip to Vatican City and Zimbabwe. The prime minister is acompanied by Minister of Public Service Mabulala Maseko. Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV The primary purpose of their visit to Vatican City is to attend the inauguration of Pope […]

By Mbono Mdluli EZULWINI – Eswatini is charting a bold new course. With resounding confidence, global and regional investors have pledged over E30 billion at the inaugural Eswatini Investment Conference, held on May 14–15, 2025, at Sharma House, Ezulwini. This groundbreaking milestone signals a powerful vote of confidence in Eswatini’s stability, vision, and readiness for […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Eswatini stands to realise significant gains in international trade, as the United States of America (USA) and the People’s Republic of China (Mainland China) have agreed on a new trade deal. Under the deal, the US and China have agreed to significantly cut tariffs for 90 days, boosting markets and […]

By Mbono Mdluli MBABANE – In a landmark moment for Eswatini’s education sector, the European Union (EU) has announced that Eswatini qualifies to apply for a global €26 billion (approximately E540 billion) commitment that uplifts higher education around the world. The E540 billion is an allocation that was set for 2021 to 2027 and Eswatini […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE — In a moment filled with hope and spiritual anticipation, 133 Cardinals from around the world have gathered today, May 7, 2025, in Vatican City to elect the next Roman Catholic Pope. The historic event, known as the Papal Conclave, is unfolding within the sacred walls of the Sistine Chapel. Among […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Her Majesty the Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the Republic of Singapore. The Queen Mother has arrived in the Asian island in the morning of May 4, 2025, having left Eswatini in the evening of May 3, 2025. The Indlovukazi left through King Mswati III International Airport and she arrived […]

By Mbono Mdluli MBABANE – Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Thulisile Dladla and Minister of Labour and Social Security Phila Buthelezi represented Eswatini at the funeral of Pope Francis, which was attended by over 150 world leaders. The funeral took place on April 26, 2025, at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Significance of the Occasion […]