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Swalimo furious as US deports violent criminals to Eswatini
Business Day
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Swaziland Liberation Movement (Swalimo) spokesperson Ingphile Dlamini told Business Day on Wednesday it viewed a US deportation flight carrying immigrants from different countries arriving in Eswatini with “profound concern and strong...
5 men flown to tiny African nation of Eswatini as Supreme Court lifts restriction on random deport destinations
Fortune
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The United States has sent five men to the small African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500,...
Reports of SA man arrested in US as eSwatini welcomes immigrants deported from US
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 16, 2025
The man is accused of using a weapon to commit a felony, among other crimes. A South African man is reportedly among those arrested during a raid by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. On Monday, a verified X account of ICE Denver...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
CFO Dive
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Swaziland’s King Mswati III Splurges R80 Million on Wives’ Shopping Spree
Zambian Observer
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July 13, 2025
Swaziland’s King Mswati III Splurges R80 Million on Wives’ Shopping Spree While Eswatini battles a deepening health crisis and struggling public services, King Mswati III has once again drawn fire for extravagant royal spending. Over R80 million...
Liberia Enters Carbon Market
Liberian Observer
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The Liberian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading the country's entry into the carbon market, aiming to sell carbon credits to companies and individuals seeking to offset their emissions. Dr. Emmanuel Yarpolowo, EPA Executive Director,...
Eswatini fears decades of progress in fight against HIV could be undone by US funding cuts
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
The HIV pandemic still claims a life every minute. While progress has been made, there were 1.3 million new HIV infections last year and 630,000 AIDS-related deaths. Now unprecedented US funding cuts have torpedoed the HIV response in many...
Top 15 strongest currencies in Africa in 2025
Zambian Observer
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July 11, 2025
In 2025, Africa’s currency landscape reflects a continent in economic transition, marked by resilience, reform, and rising global relevance. While many African nations continue to grapple with inflation, political instability, and external debt, a...
Oracle Innovate Lab launched to support Eswatini entrepreneurs
Disrupt Africa
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July 11, 2025
Thinkroom and The Oracle Group have partnered to launch the Oracle Innovate Lab, a founder-focused programme designed to support early and growth-stage entrepreneurs in Eswatini in scaling their businesses and stepping into new markets. Launching...
Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs
Zawya
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This founder-focused programme is designed to support early and growth-stage entrepreneurs in Eswatini who are serious about scaling their businesses and stepping into new markets. Launching in August 2025, the six-month programme will combine...
India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union
StratNews Global
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July 10, 2025
Home Africa India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union India–SACU preferential trade agreement can be a transformative platform for regional trade, investment and value chain integration, PM Modi said India...
African Central Banks weigh policy options amid Trump’s tariffs
Engineering News
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July 10, 2025
Key African economies are set to stake out different approaches to interest rates in the coming weeks as they gauge the impact of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff proposals and their domestic influences on their economies and inflation....
Landlocked African nation declares emergency as U.S. tariffs threaten economic stability
Business Insider Africa
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July 10, 2025
Lesotho, a textile-reliant African nation, has declared a two-year economic emergency amid deepening uncertainty over U.S. trade policy, after a steep 50% tariff - though paused - disrupted investor confidence and buyer orders. Deputy Prime...
Spokesperson Percy Simelane says King Mswati’s international trips benefiting the Nation, promote diplomatic relations to enhance socio-economic evolution.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Percy Simelane, the King’s Spokesperson has clarified that, King Mswati’s international trips are benefiting the Nation, promotes diplomatic relations with various countries to enhance socio-economic evolution. Responding to...
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Jonsson Workwear factory under construction, Commerce Minister assessing progress.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Mancoba Khumalo, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade conducted a site visit at the under construction Jonsson Workwear factory on Wednesday. The factory is expected to create jobs for emaSwati upon completion in...
Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 9, 2025
(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...
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company to acquire Voltic (GH) Limited and West African Refreshments Ltd.
Joy FM
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July 8, 2025
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...
Pinewood to acquire southern Africa business from Motify Group for £2.5m
Yahoo Finance
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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...
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...
Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans
Coingeek
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July 8, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans African governments have been making strides in digital transformation, with Nigeria, Somalia, Namibia, South Africa, and Eswatini the latest to launch...