Category: International News

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini is strengthening its global investment appeal following a high-level engagement between Government and a delegation of potential investors from Japan who are in the country on a scoping mission. Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini yesterday received representatives from Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Unicharm Corporation, two major Japanese companies exploring […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE — Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says Eswatini is prepared to develop a new national development framework aimed at accelerating economic growth and unlocking the country’s full potential, as it works towards achieving first-world status. Dlamini made these remarks on Saturday, February 7, 2026, upon his return from Dubai in the […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini is exploring partnerships with global aviation leaders to modernise its airport infrastructure, expand tourism access, and strengthen regional and international trade links as part of a broader drive to accelerate economic growth. The push follows high-level bilateral engagements led by Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini on the sidelines of […]

By Mbongeni Ndlela MBABANE – Eswatini has added a powerful and thoughtful voice to the global development debate, calling for a decisive shift away from outdated international frameworks that have failed to deliver meaningful transformation for developing nations. Speaking during the XDGs 2045 Ministerial Roundtable on the sidelines of the World Government Summit, Prime Minister […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has declared Government’s commitment to building globally competitive Special Economic Zones (SEZs) following a high-level visit to the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The visit to DMCC, one of the world’s leading interconnected free zones and commodities trading hubs, provided […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Eswatini has taken another confident step in strengthening its international partnerships, as the country reaffirmed its commitment to deeper cooperation with Portugal in areas that directly support development and opportunity. During a cordial engagement, Eswatini’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Pholile Shakantu, welcomed Portugal’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs […]

MBABANE — A high-level business delegation from Turkmenistan has arrived in Eswatini to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and development, following recent efforts by both countries to formalise diplomatic relations. The delegation received an official welcome from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Pholile Shakantu, together with the Minister of Home […]

– Extension Safeguards Jobs and Expands Eswatini’s Access to US Markets BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The recent passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act by the United States House of Representatives marks a major boost for Eswatini and other eligible African economies. The legislation, passed by an overwhelming 340–54 vote, […]