Eswatini: Latest news in Eswatini, October 5th, 2026

Here are the key news headlines and developments reported across Eswatini on October 5, 2026:

• African Union Seed Summit in Ezulwini: More than 1,200 international delegates, continental ministers, and agricultural experts arrived at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre for the African Union Seed Summit. Officials underscored the urgent need for climate-resilient seed varieties to safeguard food security and lower import reliance.

  Times of Eswatini+ 1

• National Data Centre Project Loan: The government clarified that the E182 million (US$10.4 million) Exim Bank of India credit facility earmarked for constructing the national data centre remains active and has not been cancelled.

  Times of Eswatini

• Domestic Construction Sector Concerns: Industry figures from the Construction Industry Council (CIC) revealed that foreign contractors captured roughly 55% of registered project value in the 2025/2026 period, raising concerns regarding local capacity and domestic contracting retention.

• Public Service Pensions & Royal Swazi: The Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) reported strong investment performance and cash flow from its Hilton Garden Inn asset, noting that the returns are helping support broader hospitality plans, including the revitalization of the Royal Swazi project.

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• Digital Financial Inclusion Initiative: MTN Eswatini and Lubane SACCO rolled out a joint initiative enabling SACCO members to finance smartphones alongside targeted data bundles to enhance rural and cooperative digital participation.

  TechAfrica News

• Royal Bilateral Engagements: His Majesty King Mswati III concluded high-level bilateral engagements in Maseru, Lesotho, reaffirming diplomatic and cultural ties between the two monarchies alongside King Letsie III.

  Times of Eswatini