Foot-and-mouth shock in the region: Namibia has recorded its first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 60 years, triggering a nationwide ban on livestock movement and meat exports, and adding to a southern African list that already includes Eswatini, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Court update—Matlala case: Tsakane Matlala was granted R20,000 bail in a new fraud matter tied to an alleged Waterkloof property scam, while her husband “Cat” remains in custody; the case was postponed to October 29 and further bail hearings are expected mid-October. Mbabane Premier League fines: Clubs paid over E400,000 in fines last season (reduced to E350,000 after suspensions), with Mbabane Highlanders hit hardest after crowd violence that led to an Ingwenyama Cup abandonment. Mbabane city planning: Mbabane Council CEO Gciniwe Fakudze says the capital is pushing drainage, road works, walkways and streetlights, alongside town planning review and public participation. Princess Lindiwe memorial: Thousands attended Princess Lindiwe’s memorial service in Matsapha, with tributes highlighting her role in keeping Eswatini culture vibrant and her public service legacy. UN climate push: King Mswati III urged climate justice at the UN, calling for predictable climate finance and stronger enforcement of peace agreements. Local economy—debt warning: Economist Sanele Sibiya backs Business Eswatini’s call for slower borrowing, citing public debt rising toward 50% of GDP.