Latest news in Eswatini? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
Key news developments in Eswatini around late September 2026 include:
Public Health and Social Affairs: Health authorities and local media reported significant public concern following data indicating that 4,478 teenage pregnancies were recorded over a nine-month period, with every region in the country logging over 1,000 cases. The figures have triggered renewed calls from civil society and educators for stronger youth intervention programs.
www.eswatiniobserver.comNational Mourning: Memorial proceedings and tributes were held across the country honoring Minister of Home Affairs Princess Lindiwe, who passed away recently following a short illness. Government officials and community leaders paid tribute to her years of public service and church leadership.
Read Newspapers OnlineDiplomacy and UN General Assembly: King Mswati III, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Pholile Shakantu, led Eswatini’s delegation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. In his address, the King highlighted global peace efforts, calling for an end to violent conflicts and unconstitutional changes of government in Africa, while Eswatini officials held side meetings focusing on trade and international partnerships.
Read Newspapers OnlineEconomy and Taxation: The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) officially set its domestic revenue collection target at E19.48 billion for the 2026/27 financial year as annual tax filings opened. In response to growing national expenditure and public debt approaching the 50% threshold, economic monitors and business groups have urged disciplined borrowing and structural fiscal reforms.
swazidailynews.comLabor Developments: The Textile and Apparel Wages Council concluded wage negotiations, approving an updated minimum wage structure that provides pay increases across multiple tiers of textile factory workers.
Read Newspapers OnlineGovernance and Security: Authorities and family members continue monitoring developments concerning the whereabouts of former Ngwempisi Member of Parliament Mthandeni Dube, following his reported disappearance amidst an investigation into conditional parole terms.
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