His Majesty King Mswati III presided over the Imbube Marathon which took place on Sunday October 7th held at Somhlolo National Stadium.

The marathon began with the singing of the kingdom's national team and a word of encourage from the King.

His Majesty was accompanied by his wives Emakhosikati, children Emazaniyane and Minister of Sports Culture and Youth Affairs to attend the 42 km marathon event which brought together over 5000 athletes from around the world.

The first winners were South African Bonginkhosi Mavuso and Kenyan Jennifer Koech who received their winning trophies and a hefty Emalageni 30 000 checks from His Majesty. Mavuso crossed the finish line after 2h:28min:58sec with Jennifer on the women's end crossing at 2hrs:59mins:54secs.

African Electronic Trade Group's Regional Office Launch:

The King on Friday launch the Regional Office of African Electronic Trade Group held at the Mandvulo Grand Hall at Lozitha Palace.

The launch which was attended by various former and current African Head of States, members of the Kingdom's government began with prayers and songs by award winning gospel singer Nothando Hlophe(His Majesty's future daughter in law).

When givings his speech, Bayethe spoke about the importance of e-commerce and how it plays a vital role in the ending of huge youth unemployment as well as in the improvement of competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the continent.

His Majesty's words on action and encouragement to the youth, urging them to take charge of not just their future but that of the Kingdom, through this new platform that will enable them increase the country's digital economy with a E346 trillion network.

His Majesty worriedly express that digital wealth is still concentrated in the hands of a few large digital platform companies with the African continent trailing considerably.

His Majesty was accompanied by his senior sons TRH Prince Lindani, Prince Sicalo, Prince Bandzile and Prince Majahonke.