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Grand Plan sets Eswatini on path to First World status – Government
Eswatini Observer
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August 20, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo achieve developed country status, government must intensify its efforts. The Grand Plan provides a strategic roadmap detailing how this goal can be realised. Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli said good...
Cissé calls up 27 players for Angola and Eswatini clashes
The Libya Observer
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Libya national team coach, Senegalese Aliou Cissé, on Monday announced his preliminary 27-man squad for an internal training camp in Benghazi, ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Angola and Eswatini. The squad includes several players...
Eswatini activates Udacity Coding Programme
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology has officially launched the activation of the Udacity Coding Programme, a digital skills initiative aimed at equipping Emaswati with globally competitive technology...
Eswatini’s 30-Year Grand Plan Still on Track to Achieve First-World Vision
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 30-year Grand Plan aimed at transforming Eswatini into a first-world nation is still in the pipeline. Stakeholder Engagements Underway Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli explained that the Office of the Prime...
Eswatini Education Ministry Approves Privatisation of Baha’i Schools
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Ministry of Education and Training has approved the privatisation of Baha’i Schools, ending more than a year of back-and-forth deliberations. Minister Confirms Decision Education Minister Owen Nxumalo communicated the...
Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane’s Second Term: A Second Chance for Eswatini Football
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is the second bite at the cherry for Eswatini Football Association (EFA) President Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane, who has secured another four-year term in office. With his re-election, we extend our congratulations, but this...
World Vision Eswatini Unveils New Director
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAMOS William Zaindi has been appointed as the new National Director for World Vision Eswatini. Zaindi started in his new role on Friday, following the departure of former national director Tinah Mukunda, who joined World...
Over 70 000 Visitors Expected at 2025 Eswatini International Trade Fair
Eswatini Observer
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August 19, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2025 is set to attract over 70 000 visitors, according to Sibusiso Mnisi, External Trade Promotions at the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA). Event Dates and Theme...
Eswatini Man (29) Loses Everything to Gambling Addiction
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesA 29-year-old Eswatini man shares how gambling addiction cost him his career, relationships, and financial stability, and why he wants others to avoid the same trap. “I’ve lost it all,” was a confession of a 29-year-old...
EXPOSED:Taiwan rice worth over R10million hidden at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, to be distributed to MPs and used by Ambassador in influencing upcoming eSwatini’s Tinkhundla undemocratic elections.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Taiwan donated rice worth over R10million but the food was kept by the National Disaster Management Agency(NDMA) under the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office. Eswatini is an absolute Monarchy where about 70% of the population...
Army Spokesperson Lieutenant Tengetile Khumalo allegedly mentored by King’s Spokesperson on how to respond to Swaziland News but Commander Mashikilisane Fakudze wants her to stop.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Lieutenant Tengetile Khumalo, the Army Spokesperson is allegedly receiving some guidance and mentorship from one of the country’s remaining but highly experienced Spokesperson, Percy Simelane. It has been disclosed that,...
Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane Retains Presidency of Eswatini Football Association
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesPeter ‘Samora’ Simelane is re-elected as EFA President. New vice-presidents, executive members, and women’s representative join the 13-member committee. Samora Wins Tightly Contested Race SOCCER – Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane has...
Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize announces luxurious Eswatini getaway following SARS saga
Briefly
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August 18, 2025
Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize recently announced her latest project despite her recent financial crisis The infamous socialite has been tied to a controversial SARS saga; however, she is focusing on making her money back after promoting her luxe travel...
Eswatini to host COSSASA Games 2025 at Somhlolo Stadium, supported by INSTACASH and other partners.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:The Confederation of Schools Sports Associations of Southern Africa (COSSASA) Games 2025 are being hosted in Eswatini starting August 24 to August 27, with an anticipated 1,000 delegates set to converge at Somhlolo...
Law Enforcement Agency Long Overdue: Eswatini Pension Fund Bill 2025
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesLast week Friday, I had the pleasure of being among editors selected to learn more about the Eswatini National Pension Fund Bill, 2025 which has been piloted to change the status quo of the Eswatini National Provident Fund...
Eswatini Health Crisis: ESPPRA Halts E570M Medical Supply Tenders
Eswatini Observer
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August 17, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe procurement woes plaguing the Ministry of Health show no sign of easing, as the Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ESPPRA) has once again halted the awarding of critical health tenders, this time with a...
Govt and EU Commit to Empower Eswatini Youth for Sustainable Development
Eswatini Observer
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August 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernment, in partnership with the European Union, has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping young people with the skills, opportunities, and resources they need to become active drivers of the nation’s sustainable...
REVEALED:Anti Corruption Acting Commissioner Maphevu Mkhatjwa removed by Chief Justice while attempting to arrest alleged multibillion drugs shortage thief SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff and CSC boss Simanga Mamba.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala allegedly abused his powers as Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission(JSC) and as a Judge and blocked the arrest of SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff who stands accused of...
Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane re-elected as the President of the Eswatini Football Association(EFA), Mashumi Shongwe bites the dust.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane has been re-elected as the President of the Eswatini Football Association(EFA). Simelane was competing with Mashumi Shongwe during the EFA leadership elections held on Sunday in Mbabane.
Mashumi Shongwe congratulates re-elected Eswatini Football Association President Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane after losing EFA elections.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Mashumi Shongwe has congratulated re-elected President of the Eswatini Football Association Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane after losing EFA elections. Addressing the media on Saturday in Mbabane shortly after losing the EFA...