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USI'S Engineers In Action Chapter Building Bridges in Southern Africa
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Southern Indiana’s Engineers in Action Chapter recently led a team of students to construct pedestrian bridges in Eswatini, Southern Africa. These bridges provide safe access for over 6,000 residents to cross a...


Can Lai’s Taiwan Hold on to Its Diplomatic Allies?
During Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency, Taiwan lost ten official diplomatic partners to China, which utilized its economic power to peel away the democracy’s allies. Since President Lai Ching-te took office in May 2024, however, Taiwan has managed to...
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,...
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...

Scientology Network Calls for Global Action On International Day of Peace
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network marks the United Nations International Day of Peace 2025 with a powerful marathon that highlights bold initiatives driving humanity toward a more just and peaceful...
Life Sciences Cloud Content Migration: Separating Fact from Fiction
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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...

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...

Gasic meets with Eswatini's principal secretary of defence
BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic met with Eswatini's Principal Secretary of Defence, Prince Sicalo Nkopolo Dlamini, in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and defence cooperation between Serbia and Eswatini....

Maphalaleni High Learners Face Exams Without Maths, Science Teachers
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith external examinations scheduled for early next month, learners at Maphalaleni High School are under pressure after going for over a year without Mathematics and Science teachers. Headteacher Bongani Magongo confirmed...
Eswatini Environmental Authority(EEA) celebrates World Ozone Day, Minister calls for protection of ozone layer.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, the Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs has called for the protection of the ozone layer. The Environmental Affairs Minister was speaking on Thursday during the World Ozone Day...

The Future of U.S.-Africa Trade
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: A U.S.-Africa trade agreement expires, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda begin implementing a peace agreement, and Gen Z protests rattle Morocco. Sign up to receive...


HIV deals ‘leave access gaps’
[NAIROBI, SciDev.Net] The rollout of an affordable new HIV prevention drug, hailed as a breakthrough in the fight to end the global epidemic, must be accompanied by broader efforts to increase access, campaigners say. Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly...

First “Armath” Engineering Makerspace Opens in Tbilisi
NEWS » Telecom » First “Armath” Engineering Makerspace Opens in Tbilisi The first “Armath” Engineering Makerspace in Georgia’s capital city was inaugurated at Tbilisi School No. 104, joining the 11 labs already operating across the country....

LUCOM alumni, student, and spouse receive awards from American Osteopathic Foundation
Two alumni, a third-year student, and a spouse of a recent graduate from Liberty University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine were recently recognized with individual awards from the American Osteopathic Foundation for their outstanding skill,...

Transnet Engineering signs another contract with Eswatini Railways
Transnet Engineering (TE) earlier this month signed a three-year contract with Eswatini Railways (ESR) for the supply and delivery of 26 rolling stock wheelsets for wagons, as well as for D-shed service, or maintenance, of ESR’s locomotives. TE...

People living with HIV in fear as impact of donor funding cuts begin to show in eSwatini
Nompilo Mdluli — in brown jacket — and Simphiwe Matsebula — in black jersey are worried that the Pepfar pause on HIV services in eSwatini could negatively affect the lives of people living with HIV especially daily access to antiretroviral...

How Kenyan families are saving a day each week with better water and sanitation
Hours spent fetching water represent countless missed opportunities for women and girls in education, economic empowerment and personal well-being. /AI ILLUSTRATIONIn many Kenyan households, the day begins with the search for water. The task often...