Public Service Reform: Government has tasked newly appointed EIMPA Principal Gcinaphi Dlamini with transforming the institute into a fully accredited National School of Governance to produce an ethical, performance-driven public service aligned with King Mswati III’s “Nkwe!” call. Regional Elections Watch: The SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Zambia’s 13 August 2026 general elections has been launched in Lusaka, with observers set to assess everything from media access and polling logistics to dispute resolution and neutrality of security forces, including Eswatini participation. CAF Interclub Draw: Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs and Green Mamba have learned their preliminary-round opponents in the 2026/27 CAF competitions, with Hotspurs facing Scottland FC and Green Mamba starting away to Angola’s CD 1º de Agosto. Health Systems & Diplomacy: The US reaffirmed support for stronger, sustainable health systems across the ECSA region during forums in Manzini, while Eswatini called for deeper regional cooperation and investment in health security. Agriculture & Jobs: The DPM launched an Agriculture Sector Review and Agricultural Solutions Marketplace, and the Nsoko E200m solar plant was unveiled, targeting about 80 construction jobs and 10 permanent roles. Business & Compliance: Business Eswatini warned that poorly sequenced Finance Bills could raise compliance costs and squeeze SME cash flow. Cyber Snapshot: INTERPOL’s African cyber report placed Eswatini among the lowest in detected vulnerabilities (0.2%), though police cautioned the figure shouldn’t be treated as “low.”