Judiciary shake-up: Eswatini’s Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has died in South Africa after a short illness, ending nearly 11 years at the helm of the country’s judiciary and closing a career that included leading major judicial reforms and recent work on the Master of the High Court inquiry. Regional governance: Eswatini has reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability after assuming the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation chairship, with officials briefed on responsibilities and expectations. Public services & oversight: Prime Minister Russell Dlamini and senators toured the E52 million Matsapha National Waste Management Plant and the Oxygen Plant, as lawmakers look to identify issues needing attention. Digital economy push: Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation is seeking a US$26m World Bank-backed loan to fund the Digital Eswatini Project, with a government guarantee proposed in Parliament. Tax system strengthening: The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini says it will focus on independence, credibility and efficiency as tax appeals rise, with new members sworn in. Mbabane culture & city life: Mbabane Municipal Council launched plans for a 24-hour city vision and the October International Theatre Festival returning to revive nightlife culture and local business activity. Energy education links: Three Eswatini students have been sent to Azerbaijan on SOCAR scholarships for petroleum and chemical engineering studies following King Mswati III’s Baku visit. Disability inclusion: Communications officers are being mobilised to turn the Costed Eswatini National Disability Action Plan into budgeted action across ministries and agencies. Sports spotlight: Eswatini’s Green Mamba face a high-stakes CAF Confederation Cup return leg in Angola after a 2-0 first-leg lead, while the EFA remains without a permanent head coach a year after parting ways with Zdravko Logarusic.