On Friday May 31st, His Majesty King Mswati III launched the campaign to end Malaria on the Africa continent starting in Eswatini held at Mandvulo Grand Hall in Lozitha Palace. 

His Majesty King Mswati III(Center) and His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho(R). Photo credits Prince Banzile/Shaun de Souza

His Majesty was joined by Her Majesty the Ndlovukati(She-Elephant Queen Mother) Ntfombi and accompanied by his wives the Queens, children and members of the extended royal family. 

The event began by traditional dances, a speech from His Majesty the King and other invited guests including His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho. 

From L-R, Emakhosikati(Queens): LaFogiyane(1st L), LaNtentesa(2nd L), LaMahlangu(3rd L), LaGija(4th), LaNgangaza(5th), LaMatsebula(6th) and LaMotsa(R) at the Fund. Photo Credits: Prince Bandzile/Shaun de Souza/Instagram

The fund was set up in February 2019 by the current Chairman of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) King Mswati III. During the event, eSwatini raised about $300K, and pledge to implement plans to help reduce the Malaria epidemic hitting the country.

TRH Royal sisters: Princess Sikhaniyso, Principal Princess(in yellow), Princess Temaswati(blue). Photo Credits: Prince Banzile/Shaun de Souza

TRH Royal siblings: Prince Bandzile(L 5th wife), Princess Tiyandza & Princess Tebukhosi(4th wife) and Princess Sibahle(R-5th wife). Behind is HRH Princess Temtsimba(6th wife). Photo credits: Prince Bandzile/Shaun de Souza

Invited guests included former and present African Head of states notably Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate of the Kingdom of Lesotho, and many others.

Dinner:
In the evening the eSwatini royal family hosted their invited guests to an official dinner