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SA man caught with R400k at Eswatini border
East Coast Radio
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The Border Management Authority says its teams were carrying out a routine check at the Oshoek port of entry yesterday when they decided to search him. "The 39-year-old South African was attempting to cross the fence into eSwatini in possession of...
Kenyan-built fintech breaks traditional banks’ stronghold in Eswatini
Independent (Uganda)
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September 23, 2024
A Nairobi-designed digital wallet service is nipping at the heels of Eswatini’s mainstream banks and telcos, proving that African expansion can be a gainful strategy for Fintech startups. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Instacash, a mobile money...
OPINION:Why eSwatini Government destroying businesses owned by indigenous emaSwati in the name of promoting Foreign Direct Investments(FDIs)?.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini In this country we are facing a serious crisis within the Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) sector, businesses owned by emaSwati are shutting down and Government is doing literally nothing to mitigate the situation. Every...
Environmentalists, Taiwanese company clash over mining in Eswatini
Voice of America
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September 20, 2024
MBABANE, ESWATINI — Residents and environmentalists in Eswatini have arrayed against Taiwan’s Michael Lee Enterprises in a battle over mining in the country’s picturesque Malolotja Nature Reserve. The company has been accused of exploiting the...
Nation Magazine editor compiles report for Campaign for Free Expression, applauds Swaziland News editor Zweli Martin Dlamini for using technology in changing eSwatini media landscape.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Bheki Makhubu,the editor of the Nation Magazine has applauded Swaziland News editor Zweli Martin Dlamini for using technology in changing the eSwatini media landscape. The senior editor shared these sentiments when...
USA GOVT’S ALLEGATIONS: ESWATINI CONTRIBUTES TO E88 BILLION CUBAN DOCTORS TRAFFICKING
Times of Swaziland
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September 15, 2024
MBABANE – The USA Government says Cuba’s revenue from allegedly shipping doctors to countries like Eswatini stands at E88 billion. The US classifies the deployment of Cuban doctors to the country as human trafficking. In its 2024 Trafficking in...
Most well-off East Africans revealed
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
So why are Ugandans the most angry? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When Ugandans are asked to evaluate their life based on quality of life, happiness, and fulfillment on a ladder with steps numbered from 0 (the worst possible life) to 10 (the...
China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa
The Diplomat
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September 11, 2024
Last week, Beijing hosted the triennial Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, which set a new record for attendance: 51 African heads of state and government, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. Another two countries sent...
Kenyan Fintech Transforms Traditional Banking in Eswatini
News Central TV
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September 12, 2024
Instacash, a mobile money platform, is challenging the long-standing dominance of traditional banks and telecom providers in Eswatini’s financial sector. Launched just two years ago by Kenya’s Directcore Technologies, the fintech has quickly...
REVEALED:How SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff and removed CEO Prince Vumile used Technology Park to spy government operations including State Intelligence agencies, conduct data mining.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini NOKWANE:Prince Vumile, the removed Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Royal Science and Technology Park(RSTP) allegedly colluded with Kareem Ashraff, the influential, powerful and politically connected SwaziPharm Director...
Kenyan-built mobile money platform disrupts traditional banks’ hold in Eswatini
How We Made It In Africa
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September 12, 2024
Mandla Nxumalo, managing director of InstaCash A Nairobi-designed digital wallet service is nipping at the heels of Eswatini’s mainstream banks and telcos, proving that African expansion can be a gainful strategy for fintech startups. InstaCash, a...
BOY WITH NO HANDS: I WILL BE A MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Times of Swaziland
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September 14, 2024
NKHABA – How can one do mechanical work without hands? For Sibonelo Khumalo, who does not have hands, this bridge will be crossed when he gets there. For now, Sibonelo is one of the 175 pupils enrolled at Enhlitiyweni High School, a special needs...
FAU students continue to build bridges in Eswatini, Africa
University Press - Florida
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September 4, 2024
The Florida Atlantic University Bridge Program sends civil engineering students to Eswatini, a country in Southeast Africa, annually to construct cable-suspended footbridges that connect the local communities to essential services. FAU’s College...
REVEALED:SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff fled to eSwatini after his failed attempt to overthrow Kenyan Government, now major supplier in the army and other State institutions.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Kareem Ashraff, the influential powerful and politically connected businessman allegedly fled Kenya after attempting to overthrow the Government of that country. It has been disclosed that, the now powerful...
Africa News Tonight: Nigeria protesters face treason charges, Ugandan diaspora gathers in Washington, Eswatini drives to cut road deaths
Voice Of America - Africa
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September 3, 2024
Ten people are on trial for treason in Nigeria in connection with anti-government protests that erupted last month over the high cost of living. The Ugandan North American Association gathered in Washington for a three-day conference to promote...
China to host summit to increase clean tech exports to African nations
Power Technology
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September 2, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host the ninth Forum on China-African Co-operation Summit on Thursday (4 August) to encourage the 50 African nations in attendance to purchase more of its renewable energy technologies, according to Reuters. In...
Rwanda Meets All Global Targets for HIV Control – UNAIDS
KT Press Rwanda
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July 10, 2025
6 UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima speaking at the Update launch in South Africa Rwanda has been praised by the United Nations for reaching all the major goals in the fight against HIV. According to a new update released by UNAIDS this July 10, 2025,...
More than 120 spring graduates receive Latin honors
Luther College - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Luther College announced that 268 students graduated in the spring of 2025. They were honored at the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 25. Of the graduating class, 124 received Latin honors across a variety of majors and 18% were first-generation...
South African, Eswatini, Swaziland artists to spice up UMP Festival with performances
Nyasa Times
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August 15, 2024
The 2024 UMP Festival continues to bring exciting news and strong assurance of hosting a remarkable event which will leave memories to everyone who will patronize this year’s festival as the Chitoliro Productions have confirmed the inclusion of...
Canadian egg farmers celebrate Eswatini partnership
Manitoba Co-operator
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August 30, 2024
In 2013, a plane carrying two representatives from the Egg Farmers of Canada landed in Eswatini in southern Africa. They were exploring a partnership with Project Canaan, a philanthropic effort aimed to improve nutrition in the country’s...