Digital Culture & Youth: Communications minister Samuel Nartey George warned that social media’s follower-driven networks are replacing face-to-face community ties and exposing children to addictive content. UN Development & Jobs: The UN launched the UNSDCF 2026–2030 in Eswatini, targeting human capital, private-sector employment, climate resilience and inclusive governance, with an estimated E51.84bn investment and a focus on MSMEs. Diplomacy & Media: UN Resident Coordinator George Wachira praised King Mswati III’s UN reform push, linking it to the Ezulwini Consensus and renewed SDG momentum. Justice & Immigration: A woman and her daughter were arrested over the murder of retired police officer Celani Vincent Motsa, while lawyers alleged immigration officials issued forged documents leading to arrests at KMIII airport. Courts & Alleged Crime: Online gambling suspect Lyu Tao withdrew his bail bid as his trial on money laundering, illegal gambling and immigration charges involving alleged Mbabane operations nears. Regional Governance: Eswatini’s delegation studied Ghana’s land administration reforms for its National Land Policy, focusing on decentralisation, digital land records and dispute reduction. Sports & Gender: Shura Council participation in a women parliamentarians conference in Belgrade highlighted tackling stereotypes and online violence against women in politics. Labour Rights Watch: ITUC’s 2026 Global Rights Index flagged South Africa for rising attacks on workers and interference with collective labour rights.