CAF Football: 1º de Agosto beat Eswatini’s Green Mamba 2-0 in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup qualifier in Luanda, with an own goal in the 54th minute and Rupson adding a second in the 85th; the return leg is set for next Saturday at Estádio 11 de Novembro. Royal & National Identity: Uganda’s royal family mourns the death of King Oyo Rukidi IV, with mourners from eastern DRC barred from the burial amid Ebola concerns; meanwhile, Eswatini marks September 5-6 observances and continues to spotlight King Mswati III’s role in cultural preservation. Climate & Water: King Mswati III unveils Eswatini’s bold emissions cut target—2.24 million tonnes by 2035—and calls for accelerated investment to secure clean water for all by 2030. Weather Watch: Eswatini braces for a potentially historic El Niño season from October 2026 to March 2027, with forecasts pointing to very high chances of El Niño conditions. Energy Policy: MNRE invites stakeholders to comment on proposed Minimum Energy Performance Standards for appliances, with consultation workshops scheduled across regions starting 8 September. Sports Governance: Nsingizini Hotspurs coach Mandla Qhogi warns CAF could take charge of Eswatini’s league if domestic fixtures don’t align with continental requirements. Public Health: Woolworths and the National Consumer Commission recall WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo after bacteria contamination concerns, including sales across Eswatini and neighbouring countries.