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What are the latest news in Eswatini? September 1st, 2026

Key recent developments and news from the Kingdom of Eswatini include:

Umhlanga (Reed Dance) Festival & Tourism Revenue Targets: The annual Umhlanga Reed Dance ceremony concluded its main festivities at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence, drawing thousands of maidens and international visitors. Following the ceremony, the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs reported that tourism revenue reached over E1 billion and announced a target exceeding E2 billion for 2026, supported by a newly introduced national hotel-rating system. Eswatini Positive News+ 1
Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) & Business Initiatives: The EITF and parallel business summits in Manzini have been in focus, with the Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) and municipal councils hosting sessions to promote local capital markets, trade expansion, and private sector investment. times.co.sz
Third-Country Deportee Transfers: Continued reporting surrounds the bilateral agreement between the United States and Eswatini, following the recent arrival of additional third-country nationals transferred to the Matsapha Correctional Complex while legal challenges and diplomatic repatriations proceed. CNBC Africa
Regional Security and SADC Troika Leadership: In regional foreign policy, Eswatini has taken an active leadership role within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, participating in ongoing regional security dialogues. Africa-Press

Fire at Nalasopara’s 14-storey building kills 2 women, traps residents; 25 rescued: news

Abhijeet Dipke's alleged Boston University college mate calls him 'anti-national' and 'fraud', netizens question his claims: 'such a sus video lol': news