By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Times of Eswatini
Eswatini sprinter Bongiwe Mahlalela won two honours at the 2026 Prestige Sports Awards, including Sportswoman of the Year and an International Participation Award. She received 10,000 emalangeni and a seven-day stay in South Africa, after winning two awards at Tshwane University of Technology, according to Times of Eswatini.
Eswatini’s tax authority, the ERS, is contributing 180,000 emalangeni to the second National Media Awards, scheduled for 12 December 2026. Its director-general, Brightwell Nkambule, describes the sponsorship as a way to support the media and improve communication about tax obligations, according to the Times of Eswatini.
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Malibeni High School won 30,000 emalangeni after triumphing in the school anti-poaching competition organised by Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation. Five schools took part in the initiative to raise awareness of wildlife and habitat protection, according to the Times of Eswatini.
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Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson each received a one-place grid penalty after their collision during Mexican Grand Prix practice. FIA stewards judged both drivers responsible for the manoeuvre, which they considered unnecessary, Nile Post reports.
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Eswatini’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Pholile Shakantu, called for stronger regional cooperation in response to supply chain disruptions and the rising cost of living. She was speaking at the 21st meeting of COMESA foreign ministers, held on 21 October 2026 in Harare, according to the Times of Eswatini.
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Shongwe urges Eswatini’s young footballers to work hardFormer Eswatini international Abel “Chacklas” Shongwe urged young players honoured at the KFC Scara Thindwa Foundation tournament to work hard, respect their mentors and continue their studies. Their educational tour of South Africa included a visit to the Kaizer Chiefs centre, the Times of Eswatini reports.
Football: Mathetsa shortlisted for Lesotho’s matches against GabonGoalkeeper Katleho Mathetsa is included in Lesotho’s 35-player provisional squad for two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Gabon. The games are scheduled for 13 and 17 November, before the list is reduced, according to the Lesotho Football Association.The week in Africa
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