SADC Summit Watch: South Africa is set to host the 46th SADC Heads of State and Government summit in Durban on Aug 17, with President Ramaphosa taking over the SADC chair for 2026/27 as leaders push industrialisation, infrastructure, food security and regional integration. Cyber & Crime: Eswatini is flagged as having just 0.2% of Africa’s detected cyber vulnerabilities, but police warn the low share still signals risk given the country’s size; meanwhile, courts and police continue cracking down on illegal gambling and immigration offences, including a High Court order releasing re-arrested Chinese nationals. Competition Commission Legal Battle: Swazipharm Wholesalers and Kareem Ashraff score a second win as the Competition Commission board dismisses the secretariat’s bid to overturn an earlier merger ruling. Energy Jobs: Government launches the E200m Nsoko Solar Power Plant, targeting 80 construction jobs and 10 permanent roles while feeding the grid under a 25-year power deal. Regional Football: CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers in Gaborone see Nsingizini Hotspurs drawn against Mamelodi Sundowns, Costa do Sol and Silver Strikers; CAF Champions League preliminary draw also gets underway in Cairo. Health & Rights: UNAIDS reports major HIV progress, while Talitha Kum says its anti-trafficking network expanded across 113 countries—plus community leaders warn 2030 AIDS/TB goals won’t land without real people-led funding and power. Local Governance & Justice: A Mbabane lawyer faces a fraud case after E1.5m allegedly went missing from a deceased estate, as officials point to irregular transactions. Tech & Media: IP experts urge entrepreneurs and media houses to protect ideas and secure music licences as copyright enforcement tightens.