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ESWATINI REINFORCES DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH RUSSIA
Eswatini Observer
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By SIBUSISO DLAMINI | 2024-11-11 MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu reinforced the country’s diplomatic and strategic ties with Russia through a high-profile meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...
ESWATINI FIRST COMESA MEMBER STATE TO PILOT E-CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
Eswatini Observer
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By Nomfanelo Maziya | 2024-11-08 New economic opportunities are set to be unlocked as Eswatini becomes the first member state to pilot the Common Market of Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) electronic Certificate of Origin (e-CO) project. With...
Eswatini Takes Bold Step to Combat Lead Poisoning in Vultures
BirdLife International
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November 10, 2024
Across Africa, vultures are faced with extinction with some species in the continent seeing a decline of up to 97% over the last 50 years. Today, 7 out of 11 African vulture species are threatened with extinction due to various threats including...
What is the state of inequality in India?
The Hindu
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July 12, 2025
The story so far: A recent report by the World Bank has generated significant debate with regard to the true picture of inequality in the Indian economy. The report outlined a number of salutary outcomes; not only had extreme poverty reduced...
This Ancient City Surprised Experts With A Mysterious Mask & Advanced Technology
The Travel
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January 29, 2025
2024 was a year where many ancient unsolved mysteries were finally unlocked. From the discovery of St. Nicholas' tomb to a Roman intaglio at Hadrian's Wall, this past year has been one of incredible leaps forward in the field of archaeology. The...
Business Eswatini writes to ICT Minister Savannah Maziya, congratulates her on new Government partnership with Google.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Nathie Dlamini, the Business Eswatini Chief Executive Officer(CEO) has written a letter to Information, Communication and Technology(ICT) Minister Savannah Maziya congratulating her following the newly launched...
GOOGLE A NICE ‘PLUG’ FOR ESWATINI
Times of Swaziland
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January 24, 2025
Sir, Electronic government services will eradicate corruption and make life easier. Eswatini has partnered with Google and with this introduction of electronic government services, all citizens will have equal access to government services without...
South Africa’s Red Meat Industry to launch technology transfer campaign to meet Saudi Arabia’s export requirements
Food Business Africa Magazine
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January 24, 2025
SOUTH AFRICA – The red meat industry is initiating a nationwide technology transfer campaign aimed at helping public and private veterinarians, along with owners of abattoirs and feedlots, comply with the strict veterinary health requirements for...
ACTORS EXCITED ABOUT ESWATINI ARTS SUMMIT
Eswatini Observer
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By TANELE SIHLONGONYANE | 2025-01-28 ACTORS are excited for the Arts Summit slated for tomorrow as they are eager to deepen their understanding of the film industry. The eagerly anticipated event will run until Friday at the Institute of...
Building knowledge for a sustainable future: UMP’s vision in action
African Insider
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July 9, 2025
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University which offers variety of undergraduate and postgraduate studies. At present the University has three Faculties being the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, the Faculty of...
Banking in Africa is where tech and culture collide
IOL
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January 21, 2025
By Gerhard van Wyk and Morgan Goddard One of the key takeaways from the recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Initiative on the Digital Economy Annual Conference (2024) is that “human favouritism leads people to prefer content...
R100MILLION ROYAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY PARK LOOTING:Galp Mbabane Director Busie Ndlela secured fuel supply tender through a sister Nomphumelelo Ndlela.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Busi Ndlela,the Director of Galp Mbabane allegedly received a share of the looted over R100million within the Royal Science and Technology Park(RSTP) through fuel supply. This disclosure comes after the removal of Chief...
R100MILLION ROYAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY PARK FRAUD AND CORRUPTION SCANDAL:Chief Executive Officer Vumile Dlamini removed,Board of Directors appoints Acting CEO.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Vumile Dlamini,the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Royal Science and Technology Park(RSTP) has been removed amid the over R100million fraud and corruption scandal. Dlamini,a member of the royal family stands...
SG Senate Meeting: SG tables a funding bill for a new footbridge in Eswatini and appoints three new members
University Press - Florida
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January 18, 2025
During the meeting, the EIA reported that they are preparing to create a footbridge in Eswatini, in the region of Shiselweni, through fundraising efforts and marketing to fund the project. This is Pankus and Moore’s motivation behind passing the...
“King Mswati will not interfere in Royal Science Technology Park(RSTP) multimillion fraud and corruption investigations,Spokesperson Percy Simelane says ‘kwetfula’ not a shield to prevent arrest.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Percy Simelane,the King’s Spokesperson has come-out to clarify that King Mswati will not,in any way,interfere in the alleged multimillion fraud and corruption investigation within the Royal Science and Technology...
ESWATINI TO BOOST E351.3M TRADE WITH ITALY
Eswatini Observer
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By NOKUNCEDA MAGAGULA | 2024-10-17 Eswatini is seeking to increase its current trade valued at E351.3 million with Italy by attracting more Italian investors to the country. The trade between the two countries is governed by the SADC-EU Economic...
Eswatini university steps up inclusion efforts with the opening of disability support center
Voice of America
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October 18, 2024
MBABANE, ESWATINI — The University of Eswatini moved early this month to increase access for students with disabilities through the establishment of a Disability Support Resource Centre. With specialized technology to aid students with special...
Eswatini outlines design principles of retail CBDC in new paper
Coingeek
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October 18, 2024
Homepage > News > Business > Eswatini outlines design principles of retail CBDC in new paper Eswatini, one of Africa’s smallest nations, has published a paper outlining the design principles of its upcoming retail central bank digital currency...
‘Research and development, enhanced macro-economic management vital for regional integration success’ – MEFMI
The Chronicle (Zimbabwe)
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October 19, 2024
Business Correspondent THE Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) has emphasized the importance of embracing research and development across Africa, as well as fine-tuning macro-economic management...
‘ESWATINI A HACKER’S HAVEN’
Eswatini Observer
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By SIBUSISO DLAMINI | 2024-10-18 Eswatini’s vulnerability to cyber threats makes it a hacker’s playground, according to cyber security specialist Mndeni Nhlabatsi. Nhlabatsi, a cyber-security lecturer at the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), says...