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KenGen starts geothermal exploration in Eswatini
Caption The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has begun geothermal exploration in Eswatini, a Southern African country. Under the Sh250 million contract, the power generating company will work with the State-owned Eswatini Electricity...

Nanozyme-Powered TB Test Enhances Detection for HIV Co-Infection
Macro shot of a bombardier beetle on leaf. [seanjoh/ iStock / Getty Images Plus] When threatened, the bombardier beetle launches a noxious chemical spray by combining two compounds in its abdomen—a natural defense mechanism that doesn’t require...

The Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation sows sweet success in agriculture
You’ve all seen the news: global despair caused by the oppressive heat, unrelenting cold, and merciless flooding – all impacting our once-bountiful fields. As climate change heightens, farmers and their crops face growing exposure to unpredictable...

Eswatini seeks to expand Asia ties while navigating tricky China-Taiwan winds
Manzini, Eswatini — Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is the only country left in Africa that maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province. Eswatini is nevertheless a growing trade partner with China, which...

Eswatini joins Critical Minerals Africa 2024
Following the launch of the second phase of its critical mineral mapping program, Eswatini is seeking foreign partners to support mineral exploration and extraction activities. To showcase opportunities across the sector, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela,...
Eswatini Launches Nuclear Technology Program for Sustainable Development
FNB ESWATINI PIONEERING NON-BANK SOLUTIONS
By Nomfanelo Maziya | 2024-11-27 Under the leadership of newly- appointed CEO, Thokozani 'TK' Dlamini, First National Bank Eswatini (FNB Eswatini) is poised to redefine the boundaries of traditional banking, exploring and leveraging non-banking...
Eswatini Joins Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024, Following Launch of Critical Mineral Mapping Program
Following the launch of the second phase of its critical mineral mapping program, Eswatini is seeking foreign partners to support mineral exploration and extraction activities. To showcase opportunities across the sector, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela,...

Trump’s disrespect for African states persists
Forging a diplomatic endeavour among many states aims to achieve a quid pro quo status in international relations. While these relations strive to be on equal footing, mutual respect is highly encouraged among leaders, especially in their...

How AI and technology can help Nigeria overcome HIV/AIDS
Today is World AIDS Day. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain major public health challenges across the globe, including here in Nigeria. The day presents us with the opportunity to...

Road Safety Workshop Series for Government Officials in Southern Africa Kick-off in Eswatini
Manzini, Eswatini – In close collaboration with CIFAL Durban, the eThekwini Municipal Academy (EMA) and its Municipal Institute of Learning (MILE), UNITAR officially inaugurated its workshop training series on “Management Practices for Safer...
Principal Secretary Khanya Mabuza engages Taiwan Ministry of Health,to collaborate in improving health system in eSwatini.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Khanya Mabuza,the Principal Secretary(PS) in the Ministry of Health is in Taiwan engaging with health professionals on possible collaborations to improve the healthcare system in eSwatini. The PS traveled with Principal...

Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players
(CNN) — The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of 55 nations are welcome to join. Liberia said its president was one of five African heads of state invited by US...

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Support Helps To Expand Contribution Of Nuclear Technology To Sustainable Development In Eswatini

Eswatini urged to digitize national ID system with regard for privacy, security risks
Activating the digital dimension of the Eswatini national identification system will bring along important socio-economic benefits, but this has to be done in a careful manner to avoid possible data privacy and security risks. This is the view of...

Stone Age Secrets: 48,000-Year-Old Ochre Mine Found in Eswatini
Ochre mine in the Lion Cavern in Eswatini, a country in southern Africa. Credit: Jörg Linstädter Researchers confirmed that Lion Cavern in Eswatini is the world’s oldest ochre mine, dating back 48,000 years. Using luminescence dating and...

Morph attack assessment platform, image quality research results encouraging
Face morphing spoof attacks against biometric systems are particularly challenging for border systems to detect, and as morph attack detection systems are developed, questions have arisen about how to test such systems, and how they are affected...

Pinewood to acquire southern Africa business from Motify Group for £2.5m
Pinewood Technologies Group PLC has announced a move to strengthen its footprint in Southern Africa, revealing plans to acquire key assets of the Pinewood Dealer Management System business from entities within the Motify Group (referred to...
Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology(ICT) partners with Education in announcing teachers who will participate in Digital Educator Global Academy training.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Owen Nxumalo, the Minister of Education and Training and Information Minister Savannah Maziya announced fifty(50) teachers who will participate in the specialized training under the Digital Educator Global Academy,...
224 Health professionals from 7 countries attend 2024 UHAS Research Conference
A total of 224 health professionals from seven countries, including Ghana, converged on Sokode-Lokoe, near Ho last Tuesday for the 2024 University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Research Conference. The three-day event is on the theme:...