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Watch: Oom Willem takes 'agricultural tour' to Barberton district
Zoutnet
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In our sixth instalment of Oom Willem van den Berg’s travels, our tour group find themselves back on South African soil after journeying up the East Coast of Africa and enjoying two “auto tours” in Europe during the latter part of the 1920s. As...
Eswatini Commerce Minister says Kingdom aims to increase mining contribution to Gross Domestic Product(GDP),strength fiscal stability.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Mancoba Khumalo,the eSwatini Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade says the Kingdom aims to increase mining contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to enhance fiscal stability. In economic...
Coca-Cola Africa Restructures Bottling with ECCBC Deal
Liberian Observer
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Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) have reached an agreement for ECCBC to acquire Voltic (GH) Limited (Voltic) and West African Refreshments Limited (WARL). Voltic is a subsidiary of CCBA and WARL...
New credit card-sized TB test could close the diagnostic gap in HIV hotspots: Study
Medical Dialogues
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July 9, 2025
Current tuberculosis infection tests struggle to detect the disease in those with HIV. A common co-infection, HIV can hide TB from traditional tests by eliminating the immune cells relied upon to sound the alarm. While more than 90% of the 2...
WANDILE SIHLOBO: SA should shift export focus from US trade to diversification
BusinessLIVE
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In the wake of the trade friction presented by US President Donald Trump’s latest adjustment to his “Liberation Day” import tariffs, which are now at about 30% and pose profound challenges for SA exporting businesses, the government has signalled...
African Development Bank Approves $47.5 Million Loan To Spur Eswatini's Economic Growth
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group ( ) has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will support the government's efforts to transform the economy, achieve sustainable growth,...
Eswatini’s Monarch Advocates for Traditional Leaders in African Governance
News Ghana
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June 26, 2025
King Mswati III of Eswatini has urged African governments to formally integrate traditional authorities into national development frameworks, calling them indispensable partners in addressing continental challenges. The monarch’s remarks came...
Share Research Findings With Industry – Veep Tells Varsities
Daily Guide
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June 30, 2025
Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang UNIVERSITIES IN the country have been urged to share their scientific research findings with those in industry and the government to expedite the country’s development. The Vice President, Prof. Jane...
OPINION:Finance Minister Neal Rijikernberg must be held accountable for non-payment of Government suppliers, relax R2.5billion African Development Bank(AfDB) tender requirements to benefit emaSwati owned companies.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Neal Rijikernberg, the Minister of Finance normally runs to the media to announce that, Government has secured loans or receipts from the South African Customs Union(SACU) saying “we will now pay Government suppliers”. But...
Zutari appoints new CEO for Africa
African Insider
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July 8, 2025
Cape Town – Leading engineering consultancy Zutari has appointed Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso as Chief Executive Officer: Africa, effective 1 July 2025. This appointment marks a further significant step forward in Zutari’s journey to...
Opening Jacob’s Pillow’s season, this Dorrance Dance production stays true to the beat
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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BECKET — Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival opened its summer season Wednesday with a focus on tap, percussion, and hip hop. The night featured “The Center Will Not Hold,” co-directed by tapper Michelle Dorrance and b-girl Ephrat Asherie featuring live...
Professor Agyemang Calls for Balanced Integration of Non-Jou...
Modern Ghana
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Professor Joseph Kwasi Agyemang, Professor of Accounting Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the University of Eswatini, has stated that the inclusion of non-journalism professionals in journalism faculties can have both...
Eswatini government determined to ban single-use plastic despite push back by pro-plastic lobbyists
Down to Earth
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Despite the Eswatini parliament’s suspension of the legislation banning single-use plastics for another seven years, the country’s Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has assured the recent Third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC3) that the...
Ghana Hosts Eswatini’s King Mswati III to Strengthen Diplomatic, Cultural Ties
News Ghana
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June 25, 2025
King Mswati III of Eswatini began a four-day state visit to Ghana on Tuesday, 24 June, with high-level talks in Accra and a ceremonial welcome in the Ashanti Region, as the two nations move to deepen diplomatic and cultural cooperation. The visit,...
Shipping industry braces for impact as Middle East tensions rise
IOL
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June 17, 2025
As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, the shipping industry is watching closely, with major players voicing their concerns over potential disruptions. Shipping giant Maersk on Tueday said that its immediate...
NNN wants stronger energy partnerships
New Era
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LUANDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described energy as a powerful driver of economic growth and development. She said Namibia is prepared to take the lead in the global shift toward clean and sustainable energy. She was speaking at the...
GIJN Welcomes 12 New Members, from Cyprus to Eswatini
Global Investigative Journalism Network
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June 24, 2025
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President Taye Calls on Companies in USA to Invest in Ethiopian Agricultural Sector
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 23, 2025 (ENA) -- President Taye Atske Selassie urged American companies to invest in various areas of the Ethiopian agricultural sector, with the goal of fostering mutually beneficial commercial partnerships. President Taye...
Netafim celebrates 60 years of driving precision irrigation
Food For Mzansi
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July 7, 2025
Netafim, the global pioneer of drip irrigation technology, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1965 on a kibbutz in Israel’s Negev desert, the company has introduced innovations that have transformed farming practices...
Residents clean Kumasi in wait for King Mswati III of Eswatini Kingdom
The Chronicle News Online
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June 23, 2025
Residents in Kumasi under the supervision of the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies, embarked on a massive clean-up exercise to promote environmental cleanliness. Enthusiastic participants cleaned up streets, markets and...