Swaziland News Monitoring

Swaziland’s Anti-Monarchy Activists Face Increasing Repression Ahead Of Elections

Mvuselelo Mkhabela, a 21-year-old activist of the Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS), who escaped from a hospital after being shot and tortured by the police, confirmed that he is safe in a video message released on March 9. Mvuselelo is only the latest …

SWAZI COOLERS PARTNERS WITH TZD MARATHON

MBABANE – It promises to be bigger and better. That is the Lubombo Marathon that is being presented by TZD Sports. It takes centre stage on Saturday April 1, 2023 at Siteki. Beverages company Swazi Coolers is the latest partner for the festivities. The …

Swaziland Central Bank Balance Sheet

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Swaziland decreased to 11881872 SZL Thousand in January from 12974262 SZL Thousand in December of 2022. source: Central Bank of Swaiziland Central Bank Balance Sheet in Swaziland averaged 9906179.87 SZL Thousand from 2010 …

Swaziland Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Swaziland decreased to 20643 SZL Million in January from 22034 SZL Million in December of 2022. source: Central Bank of Swaiziland Money Supply M2 in Swaziland averaged 15922.41 SZL Million from 2011 until 2023, reaching an all time high …

Swaziland Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Swaziland decreased to 7708 SZL Million in January from 8365 SZL Million in December of 2022. source: Central Bank of Swaiziland Money Supply M1 in Swaziland averaged 5615.39 SZL Million from 2011 until 2023, reaching an all time high of …

Swaziland Private Sector Credit

Private Sector Credit in Swaziland increased to 17.40 SZL Billion in January from 17.30 SZL Billion in December of 2022. source: Central Bank of Swaziland Private Sector Credit in Swaziland averaged 13.01 SZL Billion from 2011 until 2023, reaching an all …

Swaziland Gross Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Swaziland decreased to 7925464 SZL Thousand in February from 8795261 SZL Thousand in January of 2023. source: Central Bank of Swaiziland Foreign Exchange Reserves in Swaziland averaged 7105595.34 SZL Thousand from 2010 until …

MINISTERS’ PERSONAL SECRETARIES OUTRAGED AFTER ACCOUNTS FROZEN

PIGG’S PEAK – Personal Secretaries for Cabinet ministers are outraged after their bank accounts were frozen. This, after they were erroneously included on the list of the 1 600 civil servants meant to share E65 million. The sharing of the millions follows …

RESIDENTS DELIVER 8 DEMANDS TO LAZWIDE

SITEKI – Siphofaneni Member of Parliament (MP) Nomalungelo LaZwide Simelane walked out of a meeting with senior police officers from the Siphofaneni Police Station to calm residents. The residents had come to deliver their grievances to the Siphofaneni …

OVER E500K IN ERS IMPOUNDED GOODS AUCTION

MBABANE – An impounded goods auction by ERS raked in more than E550 000. By instruction of the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS), Swazi Auctioneers (Pty) Ltd yesterday sold large quantities of gym equipment, clothes, shoes and a number of other items. The …

25 Armies from Africa to attend maiden India-Africa Chiefs Conclave in Pune

Armies of 25 African countries will attend the India-Africa Chiefs Conclave in Pune on March 28, a senior Indian Army official said. In the two sessions from the Indian side, the participants, including senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and …

Front runner emerges as three clubs battle for Super League star’s signature

Leeds Rhinos dummy half Kruise Leeming could be on his way to the NRL in the coming days, with three clubs reportedly chasing his signature. Leeds Live are reporting that the Gold Coast Titans are currently the favourites to secure his signature, while The …

PSUS SHOCKED GOVT IMPLEMENTED REPORT

MANZINI - PSUs are shocked that government has implemented the report, yet the matter was being discuss at the roundtable. Lot Vilakati, the Secretary General (SG) of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), said they were not against the …

1 600 CIVIL SERVANTS TO SHARE E65M FROM 2016 APPEALS

MANZINI - About 1 600 civil servants will smile all the way to the bank as they are to share E65 million for their 2016 salary review appeals. This follows developments that government has implemented the recommendations of the Appeals Board, regarding the …

SECURITY FORCES DEPLOYED IN MARCH AGAINST ‘VIOLENT GUARDS’

MANZINI - Soldiers, polices officers and warders were deployed as Mahawini residents marched to demand the removal of security guards of Richmond Estate. This follows allegations that the guards are violent against community members. The residents of …

New chapter for racially diverse bookstores: Steady growth, wider reach

When Nikki High quit her corporate communications job last year to open a bookstore in Octavia E. Butler’s Southern California hometown, it made perfect sense to name it after the prize-winning science fiction writer. Ms. High was a kid growing up in …

Who is Ntokozo Mayisela? Biography, age, family, singing, profiles, net worth

Ntokozo Mayisela is best known as the wife of King Misuzulu; the reigning King of the Zulu nation in South Africa. Besides being married into royalty, she has other surprising talents too. Who is Ntokozo Mayisela? Queen Ntokozo Mayisela smiling during a …

Zimbabwe: Errors in voters’ roll could derail the election

The ZEC’s actions are contrary to the country’s constitution in Section 21 (1), which stipulates that ‘every voters’ roll and every consolidated roll shall be a public document and open to inspection by the public, free of charge, during office hours at …

US Govt Expresses Support For African Business Women Leaders

Posted by Eric Ojo African News, Business News, Latest News Monday, March 20th, 2023 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States Government has expressed its support for business women leaders in Africa with a view to encouraging them to grow and attain greater …

Wildcat Power Gen Products Now Available On Federal Government Services Advantage (GSA) Website

WICHITA, KANSAS, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Engines LPG LLC dba Wildcat Power Gen is pleased to announce that Santa Fe Professional Solutions (www.santafepower.net) has become a national distributor of Wildcat Power Gen …

Drug-Free World's DC chapter raises awareness with senior citizens ahead of National Fentanyl Awareness Day

The District of Columbia has close to 400 opioid related deaths per year – contributing to the third highest opioid mortality rate in the country WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Fentanyl Awareness Day coming up …

Judge Quashes Criminal Charges Against Mom Arrested for Having Teen Daughter Babysit Siblings!

In State vs. Melissa Shields Henderson, Union County Superior Court, Georgia, Case No. 2021-CR-103-BL, ParentsUSA's Motion to Quash the Accusation was granted! ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Remember the mom …

Colorado pet owners say yes, they want access to mid-level veterinary professionals and telehealth

Alliance of veterinarians, animal welfare groups, pet owners and ranchers working for common-sense solutions to state’s costly veterinary workforce shortage. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …

Injustice in Nevada: National Guard Soldier Dies After Retaliation for Reporting Military Sexual Trauma

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The untimely death of Sgt 1st Class Allison Bailey, a respected leader in the Nevada National Guard, has unveiled corruption and deep-seated issues within the military justice …

ANTI-ASBESTOS ADVOCATES LAUNCH DAY OF ACTION TO BAN ASBESTOS

Events kick off March 23 with a letter campaign calling on Congress to Reintroduce the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) ACT LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATE, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ( …

Project N95 Marks its Third Year Anniversary Fighting for Respiratory Health -- Adds Safer, Healthier Air to its Mission

Project N95, which has distributed 37M+ authenticated, quality respirators, masks & PPE in three short years, is now also working to improve indoor air quality BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Project N95, a …

Rep. Schneider Spotlights Importance of Educating Congress on Power of Family Businesses in New Podcast

Rep. Schneider Talks with Podcast Host Pat Soldano, Family Enterprise USA, on Goals of New Congressional Family Business Caucus WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 'The Voice of Family …

Natasha Owens’ New Single “Trump Won” Goes Viral, Tops iTunes Chart and Debuts at #5 on BILLBOARD

NASHVILLE, TN, USA, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Natasha Owens’s new single “Trump Won” is now a certifiable hit, unexpectedly becoming the hottest new song in the nation over the past week. Despite shadow banning and widespread reports …

FEMAGING EXCHANGE HOSTS CONVERSATION ON WHAT OLDER ASIAN WOMEN WANT IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Virtual Event Also Highlights 2023 FemAging Report Which Challenges Perceptions About Women 40+ in Health, Wellness and Technology LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, March 23, …

Leaders of Pro-Cockfighting Campaign in Oklahoma Are Major Traffickers of Animals for Fighting, Say Animal Groups

Animal Wellness Action and SHARK provide detailed evidence of ongoing gamecock operations built for raising and selling fighting animals OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action and …

Manchin, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in America’s Energy Sector

March 22, 2023 Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, and Jim Risch (R-ID), introduced the Energy Threat Analysis …

Manchin Announces $18.8 Million for Eight West Virginia Highway Projects

March 22, 2023 Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $18,880,000 for eight West Virginia highway projects. The awards are made possible by Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) …

Manchin Questions HHS Secretary on Medical Supply Chain, Legislation to Combat the Drug Epidemic, Reducing Drug Prices

March 22, 2023 Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on bolstering the medical supply chain, the …

John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation Announces Civil Rights Tour; Visits To Significant Sites In Civil Rights History

Students from the 5th Congressional District, which Congressman Lewis represented, will join students from Fairfax County, VA to tour sites in Georgia & Alabama ATLANTA, GA, USA, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The John and Lillian …

New Research Shows Hospice Care Reduces Medicare Costs

Better Patient Outcomes, $3.5 Billion in Medicare Savings in One Year Demonstrate Hospice’s Value ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research shows that patients’ use of hospice care contributed to $3.5 …

Mayor Bowser Presents Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Budget and Financial Plan to the Council of the District of Columbia as part of the District’s annual budget process. The $19.7 billion FY24 budget includes investments …

Mayor Wu Announces Inaugural Cohort of Young Black Leaders

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the first cohort of Young Black Leaders Boston, a new civic engagement program launched by the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement (BMA). This program is designed to help young Black men and boys between the ages of …

Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act

Manchin Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Open New Markets for West Virginia Meat and Poultry Producers

March 22, 2023 Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act to allow meat and poultry products inspected by state Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) …