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Mbabane · MbabaneSwazi Secrets is a cross-border investigation that reveals Eswatini’s unexplored role as a possible conduit in southern Africa’s gold smuggling economy — and how the absolute monarchy’s weak anti-money laundering controls enable figures close to the royal family to benefit from proximity to the king. The project is based on a leak of more than 890,000 internal records from the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit. These documents were obtained b…See the Story
About the Swazi Secrets investigation
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Mbabane · MbabaneTanele Maseko stands her ground against Eswatini police’s attempts at solitary interrogation, with international outrage and human rights defenders condemning the harassment and demanding a thorough investigation into her husband’s murder. The post Widow of murdered Eswatini human rights lawyer refuses state interrogation without legal team present appeared first on Daily Maverick.See the Story
Eswatini human rights lawyer widow refuses state interrogation
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Swaziland · SwazilandInga Sæland, chairman of the People's Party, says she will submit a no-confidence motion against food minister Svandísi Svavarsdóttir when parliament convenes next week, now that it is clear that Svandia will return to work after a sick leave.See the Story
Swaziland faces mistrust
Manzini · ManziniMore than 80% of Eswatini's population consults traditional healers, or "witchdoctors," for advice and healing. Poaching for traditional medicinal purposes is a leading cause of biodiversity decline, says biologist. Excessive hunting has endangered local populations of pangolins, crocodiles, vultures and owls.See the Story
Wildlife Conservation, Traditional Medicine Collide in Eswatini
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Marijuana · ManziniManzini — Eswatini is joining many of its African neighbors in legalizing cannabis for medical purposes, revising a colonial drug law dating back a century.
Eswatini’s government, led by King Mswati III, has introduced legislation that would legalize cannabis, joining other African nations that now encourage the development for medical purposes.
Government spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo believes that legalizing cannabis will help limit the black…See the Story
Eswatini Moves to Revise Century-Old Colonial Law to Legalize Medical Cannabis
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Mbabane · MbabaneThe Kingdom of Eswatini on Sunday responded to reports circulating about the southern African nation offering citizenship to male citizens around the region because of a scarcity of men in the country. According to BBC, the viral letter in question was supposedly written by King Mswati III. But whoever wrote and circulated the fake letter is unknown.See the Story