Judicial Oversight: The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Office of the Master of the High Court has recommended a lifestyle audit for employees, citing structural and administrative weaknesses and isolated corruption concerns, with Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala releasing the report after allegations of maladministration and abuse of power. Church Governance: In Mbabane, senior church officials have rushed to court to block Bishop Tsietsi Seleoane from taking up the Rector role at All Saints Cathedral, tied to a dispute over appointments, a work permit for a foreign cleric, and threatened church discipline. Public Health & Safety: A child died and two others were hospitalised after allegedly poisoned emahewu in Siphocosini, with a bitter land dispute suspected and a woman allegedly disguising herself to carry out the poisoning. Economy Watch: The IMF projects Eswatini’s growth will slow in 2026 due to higher fuel costs, weaker demand, tighter financing, weather disruptions and easing investment momentum. Investment & Energy Diplomacy: Prime Minister Russell Dlamini is courting Taiwanese investors—seeking packaging manufacturing, renewable energy projects of at least 100MW, and possible links to the Eswatini–Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park. Education & Work Conditions: UNESWA law students say results for a module were withheld over alleged unpaid part-time lecturer fees, while SNAT reports poor teacher accommodation and working conditions in Shiselweni after government site visits. Regional Sports & Youth: Nsingizini Hotspurs secured a sponsorship ahead of the CAF Champions League, and Eswatini’s National Youth Games (Aug 14–17) will host teams including Seychelles.