Politics

Boost for MK Party as Floyd Shivambu crosses floor

Floyd ShivambuJOHANNESBURG – The deputy leader of the South African opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said on Thursday he was resigning to join the party led by former president Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK).Floyd…

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Eswatini listed in African countries doing well in intra-African trade 

Intra Africa Trade By Delisa Thwala Intra-African trade fosters regional integration by fostering collaboration among African countries, resulting in the creation of common infrastructure, harmonized rules, and the removal of trade obstacles.The Kingdom…

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Nigerian army destroys 27 illicit refineries, seizes stolen oil

By Camillus EbohABUJA – Nigerian army troops have destroyed at least 27 illicit refining sites and seized stolen crude oil following raids this week on illegal oil bunkering sites in the…

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Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on August 14, 2024. Kishida confirmed on August 14 that he will not…

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South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs for third quarter in a row

FILE PHOTO: Job seekers wait beside a road for casual work offered by passing motorists in Eikenhof, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File PhotoBy Kopano GumbiPRETORIA –…

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Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential race?

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the 30th annual Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., July 6, 2024. REUTERS/Edmund D. Fountain/File PhotoBy Nandita Bose,  Jeff Mason and Bianca FlowersWASHINGTON –…

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Ministry rubbishes fuel price decrease statement

Cars filling up at a Gulp Fuel Station in Eswatini. Picture: Ntokozo Magongo. By Bahle GamaThe Ministry of Natural Resources has condemned the circulation of false information about fuel prices…

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23% of women are sexually harassed in the workplace

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Phila ButheleziBy Thokozani MazibukoWhile most organisations are advocating for equal opportunities for both sexes in the job space, it seems women have had more…

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Inyatsi Foundation unveiled as title sponsor of Eswatini Schools Arts and Culture competitions

Officials posing with schools representatives after the launch.by Ncaba NtshakalaInyatsi Foundation was unveiled on Friday as the title sponsor of the Eswatini Schools Arts and Culture Competitions. Inyatsi asserted that…

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Govt sets 10% growth rate target

The government wants to grow the economy by at least 10%By Lwazi DlaminiThe Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has set for itself an economic growth rate of 10 per…

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