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Dynamic presenter at the United Nations Bangkok tech summit, H.E Huda Al Hashimi Assistant Director-General for Strategy and Innovation, Prime Minister's Office, UAE gave a jaw-dropping presentation of the UAE's 2070 vision for digital transformation.

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After attending the enthronement ceremony in Japan, His Majesty, HRH Inkhosikati LaMashwama and their accompanying delegation jetted for Sochi, Russia to attend the first ever Russia-Africa summit hosted by President Vladimir Putin.

Close to 50 African leaders were in attendance which ran between October 23rd and October 24th event which is part of Moscow’s ambitious push for influence and business in Africa.

During the meeting, His Majesty met with Russian president privately to hold bilateral discussions about economical and financial empowerment. He also met with other Russian governments officials, businessmen, business women and other African delegations on the sidelines.

Their Royal Highnesses the Princess and Princes who were attending in their roles of Minister of ICT (Princess Sikhaniyso) and His Majesty's advisors(Princes Lindani, Majaha and Sicalo) were also in attendance. The Emazinyanes met with senior Russian Ministers, government officials and African government officials and businessmen and women to also hold bilateral discussions on how to build the kingdom.

His Majesty then departed on October 24th for Baku, Azerbaijan 

Reported earlier that His Majesty Ingwenyama Mswati III was attending Global Fund in France hosted by H.E President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at raising funds for the replenishment of the Global Fund which helps to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria strains, increase medical resources.

On Thursday October 10th, addressing the entire congregation, Bayethe firstly expressed gratitude to France for hosting and seeing to it that the fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria continued. He noted how since the creation of the Fund, there has been a significant impact in Africa, the Southern African region and the Kingdom of Eswatini saying that prior to this, many people were dying due to the lack of facilities and basic necessities required to ensure that all suffering from this diseases were properly taken care of.

He told the conference that there had since been a dramatic drop in the number of deaths and many lives have been saved. During that he on behalf of the nation pledged US$6 million(E91 million) to the Global Fund.

The kingdom was one of several African countries to make pledges. Other countries like Zimbabwe, Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Cameroon, Burundi, Uganda and South Africa also pledge. The kingdom has been a beneficiary of Global Fund assistance since 2003, having received E3, 9 billion (US$265,893,078) about 14 grants.

The Fund's target  of US$14 billion was surpassed as US$14.02 billion was raised after the pledges. Other pledges came from President Macron, Microsoft founder and Bill and Melissa Gates co-founder Bill Gates, as well as from Awards wining singer, songwriter Bono who, on top of a US$60 million they each pledged, announced a further US$100 million commitment which they would raise during the replenishment period. The Replenishment Conference is held every three years and the current cycle will run from 2020 until 2022.

On the sidelines of the Fund's conference, Bayethe met with Japan's Foreign Affairs Minister Keizuke Suzuki. Both His Majesty and Minister confirmed bilateral relations amongst both kingdoms. They held and discussed various issues of mutual interest between the two countries.

I am not sure if His Majesty reconfirmed his presence during the talks at the October 24th's enthronement ceremony of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo and the dinner which the Imperial Sovereign couple will be hosting after.

Return to the Kingdom:

His Majesty, HRH Inkhosikati LaMahlangu and the Eswatini delegation return to the Kingdom on Saturday where he addressed the kingdom about the pledge at Ludzidzini Royal Residence.

His Majesty explained how important it was for the kingdom to make its first pledge to help other nations as the kingdom has been a recipient of pledges for many years now. He said that "It is all about saving people".

He continue by saying that the conference was attended by the United Nations, Heads of States and business people as well as institutions who wanted to help fight epidemic diseases

His Majesty departed the Kingdom yesterday October 8th from King Mswati III Internation Airport  to attend the Global Fund's meeting hosted in France by His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron.

His Majesty is accompanied by Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaMahlangu, Minister of ICT, HRH Princess Sikhaniyso, HRH Princess Temaswati, TRH Emazinyane Sicalo, Lindani, Majaha and Prince Bandzile, HRH Prince Lonkhonkhela(His Majesty's brother) and King’s interpreter Sihle Dlamini, amongst others.

Their Royal Highness Emakhosikati LaMotsa(ritual wife #2) and LaMagongo (wife #9) were at the airport to bid him farewell.

His Majesty will be joining other African and World Leaders .

The conference began today Wednesday October 9th, aimed at raising funds for the replenishment of the Global Fund which helps to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria strains, increase medical resources

A happy birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini, The Principal Princess Inkhosatana (Chief Maiden: head of the Imbali regiment) of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Her Royal Highness who is born on September 1st is the first child and daughter of His Majesty King Mswati III with Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaMbikiza. Although she has many siblings through her father, Her Royal Highness shares a sibling His Royal Highness Prince Lindani, senior prince.

Father-Daughter duo

The Inkhosatana who is nicknamed pashu by family and friends began her education in St. Edmund’s College, Ware in Hertfordshire where she did both primary and secondary school there. She then studied drama at Biola University in California where she graduated from before studying at Sydney University she graduated with master's degree in digital communication.

At the age of 10, she inherited the title of Inkhosatana and Chief Maiden from her aunt. Over the years, she embodied her role, title and duties diligently taking part in all steps as well make sure that all swati ladies were well taking care off. She announced her retire from her Chief maiden duties in 2015 but still takes part in the preparations leading to the reed dance and the after works.

With the support and advices of her grandmother and parents, she became the founding patron of the Imbali Foundation which was launched in 2014 which focuses on the health, education, and spirituality of Imbali YemaSwati.

She is also involve in the arts, sports and tourism sectors of the kingdom. Her Royal Highness is the patron of Miss Swaziland Tourism. She supports other patronages, charities and NGO.

Just like her mother Queen Sibonelo, Inkhosatana is a musician and recorded a few songs. During her stay in Malaysia where she interned at Limkowing University she recorded her son "Hail Your Majesty". You may sometimes catch her on her instagram live singing or rapping.

Mother-daughter duo

As the eldest of many children, she is always supporting her younger siblings in all their endeavours. She guides the youngest ones through their lives and always as an opening ear for them.

Her Majesty The Queen Mother in the middle with her grandchildren

She is close to her family

The birthday girl with her younger brother HRH Prince Lindani

Her Royal Highness showing support for her younger brother HRH Prince Bandzile during the launch of his foundation

HRH with her mother HRH Inkhosikati LaMotsa(far left) in Malaysia

Mother-Children duo: (L-R) TRH Princesses Tiyandza, Temaswati, Inkhosikati LaHwala(Queen Putsona Hwala, Prince Bandzile's mother), Prince Bandzile, Princess Sikhanyiso and Prince Majahonke at Prince Bandzile's foundation launch

Royal siblings during an official visit to Argentina

L-R: TRH Princesses Sibahle, Temtsiba, Sikhaniyso, Tiyandza, Sakhizwe. Front (L-R): Princesses Ntsandvweni, Mazwezulu, Princess Lamahle(Prince Majahonke's daughter) and Prince Mehluli At the King's birthday

Her Royal Highness supports His Majesty through her royal works and represents him at official events nationally and internationally. She accompanies the king during his international official visits whether it's to the United Nations.

In 2010, she was appointed to the Liqoqo by His Majesty for a five year mandate. In December 2018, she entered the political arena, when she was voted and sworn in as senator. She was also appointed to the government as Minister of Information Communication and Technology.

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The Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of ICT Eswatini exchange notes.

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A true Smart Hospital system, coveted by the world at large: a digital hospital, an incomparably efficient hospital with an endless array of services and expertise, including in both Western and Chinese medicine... Pajamas upon arrival, a digital bracelet for patient identification and history, a smooth transition across examination rooms, lunch, and your full body exam results shared before departure. ((Thanks to you, Dlakadla, we shall see to it that no LiSwati ever dies an avoidable death again.)) #TaipeiMedicalUniversityHospital #Chinesemedicine #healthcare #smarthospital #smartnation

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The Ministry of ICT's Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation (RSTI) department visit Advantech to solicit IoT applications and services in digitizing our existing systems and infrastructure Eswatini for fiscal consolidation and creating a culture of excellence in the public sector from political figures to drivers and cleaners: all must be accountable and services delivered to EmaSwati via digital apps. #PublicKeyInfrastructure #SmartTraffic #smartmetering

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