Latest news in Eswatini? September 12th, 2026

The key developments and headlines in Eswatini around September 12th, 2026 include:

• Public Health and Youth Welfare: An alarming report on adolescent mental health was highlighted by national media and health officials, revealing that nearly 1 in 4 surveyed teenagers in Eswatini have reported attempting suicide, prompting calls for urgent community and psychiatric interventions. www.eswatiniobserver.com
• Judiciary and National Tributes: The Prime Minister and the Law Society paid tribute to the late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala following his passing, recognizing his service and long-standing role in Eswatini’s legal system.
• International Relations and Energy: Discussions continue surrounding a recently finalized bilateral infrastructure project involving an 80-million-liter strategic fuel reserve, as diplomatic and economic ties with Taiwan remain a subject of active debate.
• Business and Revenue: Business Eswatini (BE) is actively engaging the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) to address private-sector concerns regarding the operational rollout of national electronic invoicing (e-invoicing). www.eswatiniobserver.com
• Sports: Eswatini’s national representation gained spotlight at the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Samarkand, with their campaign opening against Turkmenistan, while the main national chess squad prepares to depart for the 46th Chess Olympiad. Locally, MTN MoMo announced an increased sponsorship package of E276,000 for the upcoming Mbabane Marathon. Times of Eswatini+ 1