Education & Labour Dispute: UNESWA Diploma in Law students say results for Introduction to Tax Law 2 were withheld after a part-time lecturer allegedly wasn’t fully paid for July, leaving them unsure about passing and facing anxiety over possible supplementary exams. Teachers’ Housing: SNAT reports poor teacher accommodation and working conditions in Shiselweni after Government Negotiating Team site visits, including damp-covered houses and classrooms too close to staff quarters, with more school visits planned. Public Service Reform: Government introduced a new principal at EIMPA, tasking Gcinaphi Dlamini to transform it into a fully accredited National School of Governance to modernise and speed up an ethical, citizen-centred public service. Regional Diplomacy: SADC leaders meet in Durban for the 46th Ordinary Summit, with Eswatini’s Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo setting the tone on regional priorities. Economy Watch: The IMF projects Eswatini’s growth will slow in 2026 due to fuel costs, weaker demand, tighter financing, weather disruptions and easing investment after major projects. Energy & Jobs: The E200m Nsoko Solar Power Plant was launched, promising about 80 construction jobs and 10 permanent roles while cutting reliance on imported electricity. Health Security: The US and Eswatini used the ECSA Health forum in Manzini to push long-term health system resilience and preparedness beyond emergency response. Governance & Courts: In the Mashumi Andreas Shongwe murder case, a suspected hitman and a traditional healer are set to be key witnesses as the trial is scheduled for October 27, 2026. Digital & Security: INTERPOL’s cyber assessment puts Eswatini at just 0.2% of detected vulnerabilities, but police warn the figure shouldn’t be treated as low risk.