Chief Justice repatriation & State Funeral: The body of late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been repatriated from South Africa via Ngwenya Border Gate, with government confirming a State Funeral and E500,000 support for the family. Local governance & services: Matsapha is set to roll out a formal street addressing system within eight weeks, linking properties to Google Maps to improve deliveries and emergency response. Public finance & oversight: SADCOPAC Vice Chair Alice Ponco urged regional Public Accounts Committees to adopt anticipatory governance and build integrated accountability systems. Sports & football: The MTN Premier League 2026/27 season kicks off with a violence-free stadium call and a prize boost, while Mkhonto faces a two-match suspension for Nsingizini Hotspurs’ opener; meanwhile, an assault case involving an EFA vice president was heard at Lobamba Circuit Court. Economy & trade: Eswatini recorded a preliminary merchandise trade balance surplus of E194.09 million in August 2026, driven by higher exports. Health & energy: Eswatini seeks €10m IAEA support for a radiotherapy facility and is exploring nuclear power to cut long-term electricity import costs. Community & protection: REPS and churches trained pastors to strengthen the fight against GBV, and King’s initiative delivered new homes to vulnerable Shiselweni families. International spotlight: A Cuban deportee, Roberto Mosquera, says he is jailed in Eswatini despite his lawyer saying he has not been charged there, as his family waits for answers.