CAF Football Logistics: Scottland submitted Zimbabwe’s National Sports Stadium as the primary venue for Nsingizini Hotspurs’ CAF Champions League preliminary tie, but Harare hosting hinges on a late CAF compliance push since the stadium has been closed to international football since 2020. Trade & Diplomacy: India and SACU signed Terms of Reference to launch negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement, aiming to conclude within a year and covering goods, customs, SPS, remedies, TBT, rules of origin and dispute settlement—Eswatini included in the SACU bloc. Public Safety & Governance: Prime Minister Mmiso Dlamini told police to be left to do their job without political interference after illegal gambling arrests; he also said drought preparations fall under the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office and NDRMA. Court & Immigration: Government says 25 Chinese nationals were re-arrested after allegedly trying to leave with revoked passports, as the High Court release bid awaits appeal. Energy Costs: Eswatini Electricity Company reported E231.1m losses and signalled a likely tariff increase, with the 2027 application expected mid-October to early November. Social Protection: After a severe cold front, 114 street children and vulnerable people were relocated to temporary shelters with food and warm clothing. Labour Oversight: Government ordered probes into allegations against The Luke Commission after former employees raised claims on labour practices, governance and clinical operations.