UAE, Eswatini launch ‘SHE Powers Africa’ initiative to empower women

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York witnessed the launch of the "SHE Powers Africa" initiative, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union,...

REVEALED:Why local construction companies lost to Chinese company in Eswatini Water and Agricultural and Development Enterprise(EWADE) R150million Mpakeni Dam tender?.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:An investigation into the R154.8million Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Programme(MNWAP) has uncovered how local construction companies who were eyeing the Mpakeni Dam Seconday Distribution System tender lost to ZTCS, a...

King Mswati says exploratory discussions with Google to transform eSwatini into an innovation hub.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati says the partnership between eSwatini and Stardust, SHE Powers Africa as well as exploratory discussions with Google Cloud will transform the country into an innovation hub, Government online platforms...

King Mswati appeals for R43billion donations to assist eSwatini fight climate change.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:King Mswati has appealed to the international community to donate about R43billion($2.4billion) and assist eSwatini fight climate change by implementing a plan seeking to reduce 2.24 million tonnes of greenhouse gas...

‘Agroecology key to SADC’s food, climate resilience’

Reading Time: 2 minutesAGROECOLOGY is a crucial and critical pathway to transform food systems in Southern Africa amid rising climate shocks that intensify food insecurity and unsustainable farming models. Agroecology is sustainable farming that...

Texila American University Zambia: The Preferred Destination for Eswatini Students Pursuing Global Careers in Healthcare and Education

Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) is emerging as the preferred destination for Eswatini students in medicine and education, offering global recognition, modern labs, and tailored support for international learners. Reading Time: 3...

President of Turkmenistan met with the King of Eswatini

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with King Mswati III of Eswatini in New York ahead of the official opening of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, King Mswati III praised the organization of the Third UN...

Nigeria submits updated climate pledge to UN, targets 29% emissions cut by 2030

Nigeria has submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). With clearly defined mid-century pathways, Nigeria now commits to reducing greenhouse gas...

OPEC Fund Launches $1 Billion in New Funding and Debuts Euro Bond to Boost Global Sustainable 

The OPEC Fund for International Development has taken a significant leap forward in its global development efforts, mobilizing over US$1 billion in new funding and making history with its first-ever Euro benchmark bond. The Institutional move,...

Windhoek and Matsapha Sign Twinning Agreement to Boost Development and Sustainability

The City of Windhoek and Matsapha Town Council sign a twinning agreement to foster cooperation in SMEs, investment, sustainability, education, and culture. Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe City of Windhoek has signed a twinning agreement with the...

Video: Helicopters deployed in search for missing pilot in Mpumalanga

HomeLNN News ContentVideo: Helicopters deployed in search for missing pilot in Mpumalanga 4 minutes ago Gia Radnai 1 minute read Search-and-rescue teams are hopeful of finding missing pilot Johann Marx and his Cessna 206 today as weather...

Opec Fund approves over US$1bil for global sustainable development projects

KUALA LUMPUR: The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved over US$1 billion in new development financing during the third quarter of 2025, as announced following its 193rd Governing Board meeting. (US$1=RM4.20) The...

Business : OPEC Fund Approves Over US$1 Bln For Global Sustainable Development Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved over US$1 billion in new development financing during the third quarter of 2025, as announced following its 193rd Governing Board meeting....

Morocco secures €100 million OPEC Fund loan to back climate and governance reforms

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Economy Hespress ENSaturday 20 September 2025 - 17:31 The Moroccan government will receive a €100 million policy-based loan (about 1.8 billion dirhams) from the OPEC Fund for International Development to finance the...

Global Recognition: UN Adopts Resolution on Awaza Political Declaration for Landlocked Countries

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution titled “Awaza Political Declaration” during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during...

‘FSRA committed to fostering robust financial ecosystem’

FSRA CEO Ncamiso Ntshalintshali says the Authority is strengthening Eswatini’s financial ecosystem through regulation, innovation, and sustainability. Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the regulator of the Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE), the Financial...

Calls for poverty eradication to strengthen disaster resilience

Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernment and private sector leaders have jointly emphasised that Eswatini must uproot poverty if the nation is to effectively withstand and recover from disasters. This call was made during the commemoration of the...

MTN now has 300 million subscribers across Africa, achieves 2025 strategic target

Leading telecoms company, MTN Group, has now reached a milestone of 300 million subscribers across various African markets. This was revealed by the company during its annual Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner event held on Wednesday. According to...

Kirti Vardhan Singh calls for fair global practices, legitimate aspirations of Global South at NAM meet

Kampala [Uganda], October 16 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday called for advancing the "legitimate aspirations" of the Global South and urged the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to collectively push...

Better food systems for a better future

The Global Environment Facility’s Food Systems Integrated Program, led by FAO and IFAD, channels $282 million in GEF financing and about $2 billion in co-financing to help countries transform food systems through shifting value chains, business...