Eswatini Lifestyle Awards 2026: Nominations are now open for the Eswatini Lifestyle Awards, founded by Jumbo Khumalo, aiming to spotlight entrepreneurs and cultural icons shaping the country’s creative and economic future. Me Time Empowerment: Actress Sophie Ndaba helped inspire women at the “Reset and Rise” Me Time event, a self-care and mentorship platform expanding into eSwatini (with Lesotho planned for 2027). Eswatini Comedy Festival: The 3rd edition returns on September 25 at SibaneSami Hotel with a regional line-up and local comics, under the banner “Africa is coming to Eswatini, One Stage, One Continent, Endless Laughter.” Ocean Summer Vibes Postponed: Music fans will have to wait—Ocean Summer Vibes has been pushed to October 24 due to persistent rain. EU Creative Grants: The EU opened new Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture mobility grants for local creatives to collaborate and grow across Africa and Europe. Eswatini Praise Talent Search: Big Fish Productions launched a Gospel talent search after 100+ digital auditions poured in, with Oncemore Six confirmed as a judge. OITF Theatre Revival: The October International Theatre Festival (Oct 1–3) is set to revive Eswatini theatre with performances, murals, school events, masterclasses and a street festival. Gogo & S’lwane Go Digital: Comedy duo Gogo Eswatini and S’lwane unveiled an AI-enabled website for exclusive content, livestreams, tickets and merch. Era by DJ Zinhle Pop-Up: DJ Zinhle’s fashion-accessory brand Era lands in eSwatini for a two-day pop-up at Happy Valley Hotel (Sept 25–26). Eswatini Disability Chess Olympiad Debut: The Eswatini Chess Federation will send a five-member team to the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Uzbekistan (Sept 9–18).