Master’s Office Probe: Justice Minister Prince Simelane says the 487-page Judicial Commission report on allegations at the Office of the Master should be presented to Parliament via Sibaya, as the Law Society renews its push that the inquiry was unlawfully set up. Data Protection: ESCCOM reports most Eswatini personal data breaches come from the financial sector, with wrong disclosures and weak controls flagged during a Data Protection Act compliance workshop. Cold-Weather Safety: The DPM’s office urges municipalities and town boards to shelter street dwellers and check on elderly people and persons with disabilities living alone during extreme cold. Trade & Customs: SACU expands its AEO pilot to Namibia, Botswana and South Africa from 18 August, while Eswatini also joins SADC efforts to simplify border procedures for small traders. Regional Deals: India and the SACU bloc are set to sign terms of reference on 12 August to start talks on a preferential trade agreement. Tourism Push: Mozambique and Eswatini agree to coordinate to boost cross-border tourism, including joint event calendars and investment-linked travel strategies. Governance & Economy: A World Bank-linked agriculture review warns fragmented spending is holding back value-chain growth, calling for more targeted, market-driven investment. Sports & Culture: Ace Julz brings Eswatini hip hop to Botswana’s EU-backed festival, while the King’s Cup Golf 2026 announces a E600,000 hole-in-one prize.