King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, permits northern Eswatini gold search

Billionaires Africa | 06.12.2025 03:35
King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, has authorized a local mining company to explore potential gold deposits in northern Hhohho. The Minerals Management Board (MMB), which advises the king on mineral rights, issued the license to Eswatini Ventures (PTY) LTD, allowing the company to conduct a preliminary study of the area.