By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Times of Eswatini
Indlovukazi, the Queen Mother of Eswatini, has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for an official visit and was welcomed by government and royal officials. A delegation including ministers, a senator and traditional leaders is accompanying her, reports the Times of Eswatini.
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Eswatini is considering creating a national registration system for ships under its flag to better regulate their registration and generate revenue from international maritime activities. A delegation visited Liberia to study its system, and Principal Secretary for Public Works and Transport Thulani Mkhaliphi said another visit was being considered, reports the Times of Eswatini.
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King Mswati III has returned to Eswatini after a nine-day visit to Taiwan, from 9 to 17 October, focused in particular on bilateral relations. The King met the Eswatini community there and discussed education, healthcare, agriculture, technology and investment, reports the Times of Eswatini.
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Eswatini’s Senate has approved a 25% increase in short-distance bus and taxi fares, despite concerns about the impact on passengers. Senators are calling on the government to create a sustainable mechanism to prevent further increases linked to international fuel prices, the Times of Eswatini reports.
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Eswatini Attorney General Sifiso Mashampu Khumalo has warned that campaigning for the 2028 general election is illegal before the official start of the authorised period. The warning comes as presumed candidates are said to be making themselves known during voter education and registration activities, reports the Times of Eswatini.
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Eswatini calls for regional response to economic disruptionEswatini’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.
Malawi Parliament sends Blantyre water board backIn Malawi, the Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee sent back Blantyre Water Board chairperson Stanley Chirwa and his directors after they failed to provide satisfactory answers about the organisation’s management. Lawmakers asked them to return prepared to address employees’ complaints, including administrative decisions and procurement, Nyasa Times reports.The week in Africa
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