Government Performance Debate: Some ministers welcomed the Prime Minister’s Annual Synopsis Performance Report 2025/26 showing overall improvement to 48%, but questioned whether ministries with very different mandates can be fairly compared; HMCS led with 75% while REPS scored 33%. Public Finance & Markets: Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr Phil Mnisi says retail bonds are set to roll out soon, aiming to broaden trusted investment options for households and deepen local money and capital markets. Energy Regulation: EEC warned owners of grid-connected solar systems to register with the Phehla Sikwati campaign or face a E15,500 penalty, citing safety and accountability concerns. Local Economy & Procurement: EWADE reports E739.2m already spent on the under-construction Mpakeni Dam with nearly 200 Eswatini firms involved, framing the project as capacity-building for local contractors. Sports & Youth: Eswatini will use the inaugural National Youth Games to prepare for Region V in Mozambique, with eight disciplines earmarked for the youth team. Football Boost: Orchard Insurance has given Nsingizini Hotspurs Ladies E40,000 for their CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers in Gaborone. Regional Trade Talks: India and SACU signed terms of reference to begin negotiations on a preferential trade agreement, with Eswatini included in the SACU bloc. Immigration & Rights: A New York Times report says a Cuban deportee has spent over a year at Matsapha Correctional Centre without being charged, highlighting gaps in deportation handling.