Women & Growth: A new regional argument says Southern Africa won’t reach its economic potential while women are sidelined from decision-making, framing women’s leadership as a growth lever, not charity. Digital Payments & Media: AfricaNenda Foundation is training journalists across several countries to report on inclusive instant payment systems, pushing better public understanding of digital finance. HIV Funding Shock: UNAIDS and KFF warn that global HIV response funding plunged in 2025 due largely to US cuts, risking reversals even as domestic spending rises; meanwhile, lenacapavir rollout is expanding but supply issues remain. Eswatini Public Finance Upgrade: Government is validating an upgraded IFMIS system to strengthen public investment oversight and reduce delays from paper processes. Education Costs: Eswatini’s National Education Progress Report 2025 highlights households spending more on schooling, underlining pressure on human-capital budgets. Land & Governance Clarification: PM Russell Mmiso Dlamini says South Africans calling for land restoration are acting independently, not for Eswatini Government. Customary Property Ruling: The High Court declared customary marriages out of community of property unconstitutional, reshaping spouses’ property rights. Immigration Detention Case: A court ordered continued detention of 40 Chinese nationals; separate reporting says re-arrests followed revoked passports. Local Business Push: Government is moving to embed preferential procurement for Emaswati-owned MSMEs in law, aiming to unlock contracts tied to major projects. Sports Infrastructure: Parliament says Eswatini needs about E99m to finish Somhlolo National Stadium upgrades to meet CAF standards. Women’s Tech Summit: innovateHER Indaba 2026 sets Minister Savannah Maziya as keynote for Sept 30 at the Royal Swazi Convention Centre. Music & Culture: Methodist Medley hits 20m YouTube views; EFM names Zee Nxumalo as its first headliner.