Trade Diplomacy: India and SACU (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini) have agreed the terms of reference for a preferential trade agreement, with talks due to start within a month (after the ToR signing on Aug 12) and aimed to finish within one year—Eswatini will need a common SACU position before any tariff concessions. Energy Costs: The Eswatini Electricity Company says it will file for a 2027 tariff review in mid-October to early November, but any increase depends on ESERA’s regulator process. Labour Oversight: Government has ordered investigations into allegations against the Luke Commission, including labour-law breaches, unlawful termination claims, discrimination and governance/clinical practice concerns. Provident Fund Governance: The ENPF board is expected to be fully constituted by end of September after a board dissolution and vetting process. Public Procurement Integrity: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy warns of a fraudulent tender circulating online and urges people to use authorised channels only. Regional Tourism: Eswatini’s events calendar was launched in Mozambique to boost cross-border tourism and promote the Triland route. Youth & Skills: Government’s EYEOP targets 30,000 young people (with at least 50% women) for skills, apprenticeships and jobs, with rollout planned through chiefdom structures. Data Protection: ESCCOM says most reported personal data breaches come from the financial sector and calls for stronger compliance with the Data Protection Act.