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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Despite the pouring rain, the preparations for the Opening of Parliament kicked off on a high note Wednesday.<\/b><\/p>\n

Both presiding officers, Senate President Pastor Lindiwe Dlamini and Speaker Petros Mavimbela led government officials, members of the security forces and Parliament staff throughout the session yesterday.<\/p>\n

The session included rehearsals for the activities expected to take place on the much anticipated day.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. Despite the pouring rain, the preparations for the Opening of Parliament kicked off on a high note Wednesday. Both presiding officers, Senate President Pastor Lindiwe Dlamini and Speaker Petros Mavimbela led government officials, members of the security forces and Parliament staff throughout the session yesterday. 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