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By King’s Correspondents BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – Keith Honwin, the Liswati student who met His Majesty the King on his visit to ASAN xidmat on Tuesday has developed a platform company, HonwinOne, focused on practical digital solutions for Eswatini, Africa and beyond. The King is in Baku, Azerbaijan for the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) and […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Businessman Nathan ‘Natie’ Kirsh’s billionaire status places Eswatini on top seven African countries with the highest number of billionaires in 2026. At the Forbes global billionaires list ranking index, Kirsh, is listed as the richest person in the Kingdom of Eswatini with a fortune estimated around E129.5 billion (US$7.8 billion). […]
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By King’s Office Correspondents BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – Republic of Azerbaijan President IIham Aliyev has appreciated the over 45 000 participants from 182 countries who attends this week World Urban Forum here, saying it is the biggest gathering after COP29. The president made this observation when delivering his speech at the opening ceremony of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) under the theme: “Housing the World: […]
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See people beyond roads and zones By King’s Office Correspondents BAKU, AZERBAIJAN & MBABANE -The world is facing a housing crisis that now affects almost 2.9 billion people, United Nations leaders warned yesterday. It has been disclosed that one in four urban residents globally now lives in informal conditions. For Eswatini, where rapid urbanisation around […]
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By King’s Office Correspondents BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – Eswatini used the global stage of the World Urban Forum in Baku to set share her people‑centred approach to housing and urban resilience. His Majesty told with leaders that this drive is anchored in national strategies and traditional governance systems that aim to ensure no women, youth, the […]
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Says a truly resilient city is measured by its ability to protect and empower its people, especially the most vulnerable. Calls for balance between renewable energy and traditional sources of electricity. Describes Tinkhundla system of governance, as a critical tool for making housing and urban policy work effectively. By King’s Office Correspondents BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s diplomatically Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan is ready to contribute more to global healthcare systems, disease prevention and medical innovation if granted membership in the World Health Organization (WHO). The President was quoted on a video aired by Focus Taiwan on May 18, 2026 during the Taiwan Global […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MBABANE – Fine artist Honest Mhlanga leaves for India on 18th of May to represent Eswatini in a cultural exchange programme in India New Delhi aimed at promoting creativity, culture and international artistic relations. Mhlanga is expected to spend time in New Delhi, India, where he will showcase his artistic talent […]
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Eswatini Delegation Attends Taiwan Reception at WHA79 BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Mduduzi Matsebula is leading Eswatini’s delegation at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva, Switzerland, where the country has once again reaffirmed its strong diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Minister Matsebula attended a special reception hosted by Taiwan for its allied states on […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini ally, the Republic of China (Taiwan) has insisted it is a sovereign, independent nation, after US President Donald Trump cautioned it against formally declaring independence from China. BBC reported that Trump’s remarks came after a two-day summit in Beijing, after which he said he had “made no commitment either […]
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