Umhlanga Tourism Boost: Eswatini’s Reed Dance is drawing more international visitors and pushing tourism revenue to E1 billion, says Tourism Minister Jane Simelane, highlighting culture, food and homestead displays as the big pull. CAF Football Travel: Green Mamba (Eswatini) gear up for the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary clash at Somhlolo National Stadium on Saturday, with tickets set at US$1.5 and a costly fan road trip to Angola priced at US$200. Umhlanga Culture in Full Swing: Thousands of maidens delivered reed at Ludzidzini ahead of the main day, with the ceremony continuing to draw regional dignitaries and visitors. China–Eswatini Ties & Travel Advisory: A Chinese travel advisory urged nationals to leave Eswatini over safety concerns, but Eswatini’s government and a major dam contractor say the Mpakeni Dam project will not be abandoned. Green Economy for Visitors: The 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair is offering green-themed prizes like electric scooters and eco-tourism packages for the Mlawula Campfire Festival (Sept 25–27). Regional Sports & Youth: COSSASA Games preparations are underway in Bulawayo, with Eswatini among the teams, and youth sport leaders urging administrators to put young athletes first. Safety & Crime Watch: Police say Eswatini’s illegal gambling crackdown has widened into an international fraud and organised crime probe, with hundreds of devices under forensic examination. Deportation Shock (Global): Reports say the US expanded “third-country” deportations to African nations including Eswatini, raising fresh concerns for travellers and migrants.