Latest news in Eswatini? September 17th, 2026

Governance & Judiciary

• State Funeral for Late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala: Following his passing in South Africa, the body of Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala was repatriated to Eswatini. The government officially confirmed that he will be accorded a State Funeral, with commemorative arrangements underway.

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• Regional Scrutiny on Public Spending: In Ezulwini, regional delegates participating in the Southern Africa Development Community Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) announced stricter monitoring frameworks to tackle wasteful public spending and mandate quarterly tracking of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) liabilities.

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Politics & Investigations

• Search for Former MP Mthandeni Dube: Authorities and domestic media continue to track developments concerning the whereabouts of former Ngwempisi Member of Parliament Mthandeni Dube amid an ongoing probe involving leaked audio recordings.

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Technology & Regional Policy

• COMESA Artificial Intelligence Policy Summit: Eswatini hosted delegates from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) at Ezulwini for a regional validation meeting focused on turning AI research into standardized regional regulatory frameworks and advancing national AI adoption.

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Domestic Affairs & Economy

• School Infrastructure Response: The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, issued a public appeal for calm among teachers, parents, and learners while addressing acute infrastructure challenges at primary schools in the Hhohho region.

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• Financial Markets: The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) reported its August performance metrics, holding a steady market capitalization of E7.053 billion.

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