Energy & Investment Push: Prime Minister Russell Dlamini is in Taiwan courting high-value deals, urging Taiwanese energy firms to invest as Eswatini targets over 1,000MW of new generation capacity, with projects sized at least 100MW each. Digital & Jobs Drive: The Macetjeni iHub was launched to expand digital skills and entrepreneurship for youth and MSMEs in Lubombo, with UNDP and ESCCOM support. SME Results: Oracle Innovate Lab Cohort 2 was launched in Mbabane after the first cohort’s six entrepreneurs generated over E1m in combined revenue in a year. Public Service Reform: Government introduced a new principal at EIMPA, tasking Gcinaphi Dlamini to turn the institute into a fully accredited National School of Governance to modernise the public service. Education Dispute: UNESWA law diploma students say results for a tax module were withheld over alleged non-payment to a part-time lecturer, leaving them unsure about passes and supplementary exams. Teachers’ Housing Concerns: SNAT raised complaints after site visits showed poor teacher accommodation and working conditions in Shiselweni, with more inspections planned. 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 activity. Business Compliance Warning: Business Eswatini cautioned that poorly sequenced Finance Bills could raise compliance costs and hurt SMEs’ cash flow. Justice Update: A suspected hitman and a traditional healer are set to testify in the State’s murder case against Mashumi Andreas Shongwe, with trial scheduled for October 27, 2026. Regional Politics: SADC’s electoral observation mission for Zambia’s August 13 polls was launched in Lusaka, with Eswatini among participating states.