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International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

A competition to drive Eswatini's artisans to success

The EU and ITC structured this competition not just as a giveaway but as an opportunity to reward resilience and innovation

The European Union (EU) and International Trade Centre (ITC) launched a unique competition to empower Eswatini’s artisans by providing game-changing support to small businesses. This collaboration, with a Toyota 2.8 GD6 vehicle as the grand prize, aimed at driving innovation, market expansion, and new opportunities. When Bafanabethu ‘Bethu’ Gina, Managing…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (GF-TAD) for Africa: Strengthening Collaboration Against Transboundary Animal Diseases

The meeting also covers new country representations following recent elections, including Morocco and Nigeria as new members, and the renewal of the RSC presidency and vice presidency

The 12th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC12) of the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (GF-TADs) for Africa is underway in Mbabane, Eswatini, from March 11 to 13, 2025. This pivotal gathering brings together key stakeholders from the African Union (AU), the Food and…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

A New Public Finance Review Aims to Help Eswatini Improve Fiscal Policy for Better Development Outcomes

The review aims to support the country in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public spending and revenue mobilization to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth

The World Bank and the Government of Eswatini launched a new review highlighting ways to make fiscal policy in Eswatini more efficient and effective. The Eswatini Public Finance Review (PFR): Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes, is the first review for Eswatini since 1996. The review aims to support the country…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

World Bank Expands Support to Electrify Rural Eswatini, Reaching 200,000 People

The initiative will utilize both grid and off-grid solutions to expand energy access, particularly in underserved rural communities

A new World Bank financed project is helping set Eswatini on the path to universal energy access by 2030. The Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) project for Eswatini will help the country reach the remaining 12% of the population with electricity access, ensuring that households in the most remote and disadvantaged…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

New High Commissioner of Eswatini Presents Credentials to President Ramkalawan

Discussions between the two dignitaries focused on strengthening cooperation in key areas such as tourism, trade and investment, and agriculture

His Excellency Mlondi Solomon Dlamini, High Commissioner-designate of the Kingdom of Eswatini to the Republic of Seychelles, officially presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan during a ceremony at State House this morning. President Ramkalawan extended a warm welcome to H.E. Dlamini and congratulated him on his new diplomatic role.…

Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Eswatini are poised to strengthen their partnership in various fields

During the meeting, the two parties explored ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of tourism, environment and climate change, promotion of cultural exchanges, promotion of trade and investment, and the blue economy

On Monday, February 3, 2025, H.E. Mr. Mlondi Solomon Dlamini, the High-Commissioner-designate of the Kingdom of Eswatini, met with Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy, ahead of his accreditation ceremony. During the meeting, the two parties explored ways to enhance cooperation…

Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles |

Vice President Afif and Special Envoy from the Kingdom of Eswatini discuss candidature for the position of Commissioner with the African Union

The election of the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment will take place in February 2025 during the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Ahmed Afif, today received a Special Envoy of His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, as part of the latter’s campaign for the position of the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. The…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Eswatini: African Development Bank approves a loan of over $140 million to open up two major regions with road infrastructure project

The new road surfaces will be adapted to climate change, enabling all-weather transportation locally and the wider area

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of $140.6 million to Eswatini for the first stage of a programme to improve road links and mobility at national and regional level in both urban and rural areas and create at least 200 jobs.…

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Support Helps to Expand Contribution of Nuclear Technology to Sustainable Development in Eswatini

A team of experts from the IAEA, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) met with Emaswati counterparts to formally launch an imPACT Review of the country’s cancer treatment capacities

Since becoming a Member State of the IAEA in 2013, the Kingdom of Eswatini has made measurable progress towards the achievement of its national development objectives, as well as those established in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, through continuous engagement with the Agency’s technical cooperation (TC) programme. Training courses, expert…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) to roll out injectable Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention drug in southern Africa

Increasing access to this long-acting preventive medicine could be a game changer in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS

As World AIDS Day approaches on December 1, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is preparing to roll out long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in its projects in southern Africa. CAB-LA, administered as an injection every two months, has been described as a potential game changer in the fight…

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