Swaziland news

Swaziland editor fired from king's newspaper

The Guardian - Jan 25, 2012
The editor-in-chief of the Swaziland Observer newspaper group, Musa Ndlangamandla, was fired last week after 12 years. It appears that he fell out with the group's owner, the king of Swaziland, and the country's prime minister, Barnabas Dlamini.

Electricity Supplies to Swaziland Resumed

AllAfrica.com - Jan 25, 2012
Maputo — The Mozambican electricity company, EDM, resumed power supplies to Swaziland, after repairs to the fifth turbine at the Cahora Bassa dam on the Zambezi were completed on 18 January, according to a press release from the Ministry of Energy.

Changes for Swaziland, South Africa

NumisMaster.com - Jan 24, 2012
By Richard Giedroyc, World Coin News The Times of Swaziland reported some upcoming changes to the nation's currency system on Nov. 28. According to an anonymous source, Martin Dlamini, governor of the Central Bank of Swaziland, unveiled a new series of ...

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Swaziland books

Lonely Planet South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland

by: James Bainbridge, Kate Armstrong, Becca Blond, Jane Cornwell, Mary Fitzpatrick, Nana Luckham, David Lukas, Helen Ranger, Simon Richmond
Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains, or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with this guidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in cities bursting with culinary, cultural and vineyard delights.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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The Rough Guide to South Africa 5

by: Tony Pinchuck, Barbara McCrea, Donald Reid, Greg Mthembu-Salter, Rough Guides

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland, the ultimate guide to this stunning country. The full-colour section introduces the country''s highlights, from the game trails of Kruger National Park to the picturesque Garden Route towns of the Western Cape and seclusion of the Eastern Cape. With informed accounts and unparalleled coverage, clue-up on all the top sights and experiences from the colourful residential streets of Cape Towns Bo-Kapp district to the fine and affordable vintages of the wine routes.
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South Africa Handbook, 10th: Travel guide to South Africa including Lesotho & Swaziland

by: Lizzie Williams, Fran Kellet
South Africa has more to offer than you could possibly manage in one trip. With vibrant cities, dramatic scenery, a kaleidoscope of cultures, and the 2010 World Cup, it’s an exciting place to be. Whether you’re searching for the ‘Big Five’ in Kruger or exploring Cape Town’s historic vineyards,
there’s something to appeal to every taste and budget. From the snowcapped peaks of the Drakensberg to the sweeping emptiness of the Kalahari desert, the 10th edition of Footprint’s indispensable guide will help you find everything under the African sun.
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Swaziland: A Southbound Pocket Guide

by: David Fleminger
The kingdom of Swaziland is a friendly, compact and enchanting country to visit. Its landscapes range from dramatic mountain peaks to deep river valleys, from lush rolling hills to evocative bushveld plains. Add to this a thriving cultural heartbeat, a traditional monarchy going back hundreds of years and a proud national identity, and you have a really special vacation destination.

Swaziland also boasts some top-notch adventure activities, such as river-rafting, quad-biking, mountain-biking, hiking, big game-viewing and horse-riding trails.
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Kingdom of Swaziland Africa

A tourism video about the wonderful Kingdom of Swaziland - a visit is a must !!

 

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Alex Ohan (ask@alex-ohan.com) Swaziland Reed Dance - -.wmv

Umhlanga, or Reed Dance ceremony, is an annual Swazi and Zulu tradition held in August or September of each year. Tens of thousands of unmarried and childless Swazi/Zulu girls and women travel from their villages to participate in the eight-day event. In Swaziland they gather at the Queen Mother's royal village, which currently is Ludzidzini Royal Village, while Nongoma is the site of the royal reed dance in Zululand. After arriving at the Queen Mother's royal residence, or Enyokeni Palace in Zululand, the women disperse the following night to surrounding areas and cut tall reeds. The following night they bundle them together and bring them back to the Queen Mother to be used in repairing holes in the reed windscreen surrounding the royal village. After a day of rest and washing the women prepare their traditional costumes consisting of a bead necklace, rattling anklets made from cocoons, a sash, and skirt. Many of them carry the bush knife they used to cut the reeds as a symbol of their virginity. Today's Reed Dance ceremony developed in the 1940's and 50's from the Umcwasho custom where young girls were placed in age regiments to ensure their virginity. Once they reached the age of marriage they would perform labor for the Queen Mother followed by dancing and a feast. The official purpose of the annual ceremony is to preserve the women's chastity, provide tribute labor for the Queen Mother, and produce solidarity among the women through working together. The women sing ...

 

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Swaziland residents question king's rule

The king of the tiny African nation of Swaziland is facing mounting discontent over his lavish life style. While King Msawati the third and his 13 wives live in luxury, it is a much different story for most of his subjects. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Swaziland.

 

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Jadakiss in Swaziland, South Africa (Part 1) Aids Benefit Concert for Royal Family

Directed by Kristian Kruz | Jadakiss in Swaziland, South Africa for Aids Benefit Concert for Royal Family (Part 1) | www.SORASPY.com

 

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Swaziland orphans struggle to study

More than 200000 orphans in the African nation of Swaziland are at risk of being expelled from their schools. They are supposed to have their fees paid by the government of King Mswati, the 3rd, but the government has not come up with the cash. Al Jazeeras Tania Page reports from Swaziland.