SADC Anti-Money Laundering Push: Botswana’s acting finance minister urged SADC states to tighten cooperation against illicit financial flows, warning that import dependence, weak diversification and limited fiscal space are leaving the region exposed to shocks; only Angola, Botswana and Eswatini have signed the AML/CFT agreement. Labour Rights Under Pressure: Zimbabwe was placed on the ITUC workers’ rights watch list after reported increases in violations and harassment of trade unionists, with Eswatini also flagged among the worst offenders. Eswatini Economic Management: The Central Bank of Eswatini said it will keep a cautious stance amid inflation shocks, while also reporting gold reserves worth E195 million and reserve levels aimed at protecting external stability. ENPF Board Deadlock: Housing minister Apollo Maphalala defended the appointment of ENPF board chair Derrick Shiba, arguing his ministry followed the law despite a dispute over which ministry should nominate. Regional Water Security: Eswatini’s natural resources minister said shared-river cooperation under INMACOM is now a core economic and development need for food security and climate resilience. Rights and Accountability: A High Court ruling found two police officers liable for torturing a Lubombo mechanic and ordered damages to be assessed. Community Service: Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, an MP and Eswatini Mobile CEO joined efforts to feed children at Mahlatsini NCP, highlighting ongoing support for orphaned and vulnerable children. Immigration and Deportations Watch: Reports say CAR agreed to accept third-country deportees from the US, raising legal and rights concerns across the region.