Energy & Green Economy: Eswatini and Namibia have both launched online rooftop-solar/embedded generation application portals, aiming to speed approvals and improve transparency for grid connection and licensing. Anti-Corruption & Borders: Eswatini’s Civil Service Commission found a Home Affairs official guilty of illegally issuing an ID linked to South African crime figure Vusi “Cat” Matlala, with the case framed as a national security and sovereignty breach. Business & Jobs: Government urged financiers to rethink MSME lending so funding matches real enterprise needs—linking capital with records, credit assessment, standards and market access—during an EITF-linked ecosystem dialogue. Broadcasting Liberalisation: ESCCOM handed free-to-air commercial radio licences to Sakha Live FM and Icon Connect Radio, promising more content diversity and new jobs in the sector. Trade Fair & Public Services: Home Affairs reported handling 297 services at EITF in one day, including passports and late birth registrations, showing strong demand for government documents. Security & Trade Controls: Police and the National Maize Corporation are investigating suspected maize smuggling after two consignments were intercepted at Ngwenya Border Gate. Regional Politics: Eswatini’s Deputy Prime Minister attended Zambia’s inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema’s second term, alongside other regional leaders. Sports & Governance: The 8Bet Trade Fair Cup last-16 tie was abandoned after a club bought another’s status and the expected teams failed to turn up, raising questions about tournament integrity.