News Website
… Preaches peace and collaboration. BY KWANELE TSABEDZE MBABANE – “Mr President, the Kingdom of Eswatini embraces multilateral cooperation and prioritises adherence to international laws when looking to address the challenges posed by conflicts and wars.” These were the words of His Majesty King Mswati III when speaking at the largest annual gathering of world […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has urged African governments, the private sector, and the diaspora for the youth to support the new Africa Job Creation Forum. The said forum is spearheaded by the African Union (AU), the Government of Ethiopia and the AeTrade Group. His Majesty was speaking during the […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a declaration to accelerate SDGs. Heads of State and Government who attended the Summit were expected to adopt a political declaration. Leading up to the event, nations had already laid out the challenges and the way forward in a draft declaration. This was […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – In accordance with the five-year electoral cycle of the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Government of Eswatini has invited the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to observe the Kingdom’s General Elections which are scheduled for 29th September 2023. Following the Revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), and in […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini joined other member countries in Manila, Philippines for this year’s Global Policy Forum (GPF) this past week. The GPF was co-hosted by AFI and one of its founding members Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) under the theme, ‘Stability, Sustainability, and Inclusivity for Shared Prosperity’ . […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has arrived safely in New York, USA, where he is expected to attend the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. His Majesty was received with a surprise belated birthday cake and gifts at Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Manager Jeroen Werdmolder presents gifts […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has cautioned the public on the use of Point of Sale (POS) gadgets linked to bank accounts held in other countries. In a statement released hours ago, CBE through its management shared that, their commitment to promote financial stability and to regulate electronic transactions […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – Eswatini will form part of the SDG Summit taking place next week. The United Nations will convene the SDG Summit in September 18-19, 2023 at its Headquarters in New York. The 2023 SDG Summit will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – The Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation sent a message of solidarity to the Kingdom of Morocco after an earthquake hit the country. A message was communicated in collaboration with the office of the prime minister requesting the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to transmit […]
Continue Reading
BY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – Now would you look at that? Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen revealed yesterday that His Majesty King Mswati III has been to Taiwan 18 times since he was made King. The President was speaking during the 55/55 double celebration held at Somhlolo stadium. “His Majesty the King has visited Taiwan 18 […]
Continue Reading