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Swaziland

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:40:49 GMT
Eswatini Keep the Faith for Afcon Qualifiers
[Cosafa] Eswatini have kept faith with the majority of players who did duty on their last international assignments in November for their final two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:31:47 GMT
Number of Coronavirus Cases in Swaziland Underestimated, Ministry of Health Reveals
[Swazi Media] The Swaziland (eSwatini) Ministry of Health has revealed that it has underestimated the number of people who tested positive with coronavirus in the kingdom.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:58:26 GMT
Elites Take First Share of Coronavirus Vaccines, Leaving the Poor Behind, New Review Suggests
[Swazi Media] Swaziland - like most of the world - is in the grip of a coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. As usual in the kingdom ruled by absolute monarch King Mswati III, those close to power have received preferential treatment.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:48:08 GMT
Swazi Government Looks to Cut 3,000 Public Service Jobs
[Swazi Media] The Swaziland (eSwatini) Government is looking to cut 3,000 public service jobs and there could be no salary review this year, as the kingdom's economy continues in free-fall.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:50:56 GMT
Chaos As Swaziland Halts Coronavirus Vaccination of Elderly
[Swazi Media] The vaccination of elderly people against coronavirus in Swaziland (eSwatini) has been thrown into chaos and temporarily halted.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:12:19 GMT
Swaziland Running Out of Coronavirus Vaccines, No Firm Date to Receive More
[Swazi Media] Swaziland (eSwatini) is fast running out of coronavirus vaccine and might not get more until the end of June 2021.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:09:27 GMT
President Masisi Visits Eswatini, Mozambique
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has undertaken a working visit to eSwatini to be followed by a SADC mission to Mozambique.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:58:30 GMT
A Diabetes Fighter in Eswatini Pours All Her Efforts Into Beating Covid-19
[UN News] Dumsile Mavuso, the founder and head of Eswatini's first national association for people with diabetes, is now bringing her knowledge and experience to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, in collaboration with the Government and the UN.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:25:48 GMT
Move to Hire 900 Teachers to Reopen Swaziland Schools After Coronavirus Lockdown
[Swazi Media] Swaziland (eSwatini) might get 900 additional teachers to help schools as they reopen after the coronavirus lockdown.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT
Confusion As Schools Try to Reopen After Coronavirus Shutdown
[Swazi Media] There was confusion across Swaziland (eSwatini) as schools attempted to reopen after an almost one-year closure because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:02:29 GMT
Covid Pandemic Has Big Effect in Small Nation
[VOA] Mbabane -- Eddie Simelane is a patient. Every two months, this 46-year-old, HIV-positive father of four wakes up early to line up at a government clinic near eSwatini's capital for his supply of free anti-retroviral medication.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:23:41 GMT
The Power of Disclosure
[E.G. Pediatric Aids Foundation] Adherence and Confidence Are Keys to Fighting TB and HIV

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:44:03 GMT
Stigma Against Women With HIV in Swaziland Rife, Human Rights Review Told
[Swazi Media] The stigma faced by people with HIV in Swaziland (eSwatini) continues to be widespread with a particularly damning effect upon women and girls, according to a submission to a United Nations group's investigation into human rights in the...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:27:32 GMT
Clean, Hot Water Installed At All Clinics
[VOA] Lobamba, eSwatini -- For more than a year, nurse Lindiwe Magongo has seen to the needs of 600 patients per week at her small clinic near the capital of eSwatini, the nation formerly known as Swaziland.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:38:09 GMT
'Drastic Deterioration' in Eswatini Human Rights, United Nations' Investigation Told
[Swazi Media] There has been a 'drastic deterioration' in human rights in Swaziland (eSwatini), a United Nations group investigating the kingdom, ruled by absolute monarch King Mswati III, was told.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:13:49 GMT
Nearly 60,000 People in Swaziland Face Looming Starvation and Death - Save the Children
[Swazi Media] Nearly 60,000 people in Swaziland (eSwatini) face starvation or death without immediate action, Save The Children reported.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:50:59 GMT
Swaziland Still 'Not Free,' Human Rights Group Freedom House Reports
[Swazi Media] Freedom House, the global group that works to defend human rights and promote democratic change, has once again declared that Swaziland (eSwatini) is 'not free'.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:54:28 GMT
Politicians, Judiciary Get Covid-19 Vaccines Before Frontline Health Staff - Report
[Swazi Media] The Swaziland (eSwatini) Acting Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, the chief of police, and top judiciary have been first to receive coronavirus vaccines although there are only enough doses in the kingdom to fully protect 16,000 people...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:31:21 GMT
Swaziland Parliament Forces Education Minister to Drop School Fees During Coronavirus Lockdown
[Swazi Media] Members of the Swaziland (eSwatini) House of Assembly forced the Minister of Education and Training, Lady Mabuza, to halt plans to make parents pay school fees even though classes had been stopped for a year because of the coronavirus p...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:56:48 GMT
Teachers' Leaders Fear Swaziland Schools Not Ready to Reopen As Govt. Eases Coronavirus Lockdown
[Swazi Media] The Swaziland National Association of Teachers wants at least 5,000 permanent new teacher posts to be created before schools can reopen safely following the coronavirus crisis.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:54:55 GMT
Swaziland Relaxes Coronavirus Lockdown Amid Confusion Over Vaccines and Fear of Third Wave
[Swazi Media] The Swaziland (eSwatini) Government has announced the reopening of schools and a relaxation of coronavirus restrictions, even though vaccinations have been delayed and there continues to be a threat of a third wave of the virus in the k...



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