Weather & Disaster Readiness: Eswatini is bracing for a very strong El Niño season from October 2026 to March 2027, with a 90%+ chance of El Niño conditions and forecasts pointing to hotter days (east possibly above 40°C) and a drier, high-risk drought outlook. Energy Policy: Government says it wants to exceed 1,000MW of domestic electricity generation by 2030, pushing hydropower, biomass cogeneration, clean coal and solar with storage, while opening the sector to independent power producers on an ownership-focused model. Sovereign Credit & Business Climate: Business Eswatini is urging wider private-sector input into the sovereign credit rating process, warning that ratings affect investment and the cost of capital. Local Governance & Youth: The Eswatini National Youth Council launches a nationwide drive to strengthen youth representation at grassroots level, training 489 youth leaders across 59 Tinkhundla. Immigration Activism: South African activist “Phakelumthakthi” Ndabandaba says he will meet QwaQwa residents in Phuthaditjhaba and help plan a 23 September march over undocumented foreign nationals. Regional Football: Nsingizini Hotspurs coach Mandla Qhogi warns that failing to align domestic fixtures with CAF requirements could lead to CAF taking charge of the league. Public Safety: Police report seizing 58 illegal firearms and 509 rounds of ammunition. Economy & Trade: Officials and business leaders at the Eswatini International Trade Fair push MSMEs to move from survival to growth, productivity and competitiveness, with emphasis on value addition and green production.