Taiwan–Eswatini Scrutiny: Taiwan says it’s still assessing whether to recruit workers from Eswatini, while prioritising upgrades to Eswatini’s vocational training centres—aimed at boosting employability for sectors like manufacturing, tourism, energy and infrastructure. Energy Deal Debate: Eswatini has signed a $300m agreement with Taiwan to build the Phuzumoya Strategic Oil Reserve, but the project is raising hard questions in a country facing poverty, unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment. Regional Diplomacy: Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled received King Mswati III in the UAE, reaffirming cooperation across economic development, trade and investment. Governance & Law: Eswatini senators questioned an E5m corporate fine under the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill 2025, arguing penalties may be unaffordable and unclear on imprisonment for some offences. Public Finance Pressure: UNESWA has hired an external debt collector to recover about E100m in long-outstanding debts after internal recovery efforts became too resource-intensive. HIV Prevention Update: Lenacapavir PrEP uptake is accelerating in Eswatini, with distribution expanding beyond pilot sites, though supply constraints remain a concern. Security/Justice (Regional): A US judge dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling the prosecution “vindictive” after his lawsuit over wrongful deportation. Business/Services: Fidelity Services reports no attacks on its newly deployed cash-in-transit vehicles, citing improved protection and a decline in CIT robberies. Culture: Afrobeats star Asake announced his “In God We Trust” world tour, with Swazi DJ Uncle Waffles joining on select dates.