HIV & TB Accountability: Community leaders at the AIDS 2026-linked PLHIV Leadership Summit warned that with only 54 months to the 2030 goals, governments won’t hit targets by “consulting” people living with HIV—communities must be trusted to design and run the response. Global Funding Shock: New UNAIDS/KFF reporting says donor HIV funding fell sharply in 2025, driven by a steep US decline, raising fears of renewed AIDS impacts. Youth Jobs & Skills: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini told a National Career Expo launch that government can’t employ every graduate and urged entrepreneurship as the most sustainable route for youth unemployment. Industrial Push: Commerce Minister Manqoba Khumalo inspected the Sigwe shoe factory site, backing an E28 million project expected to be completed by October 2026. Governance & Regulation: Stakeholders reviewed the draft Nuclear, Safety and Radiation Act regulations ahead of finalisation, aiming to make the law practical and enforceable. Labour Pressure: ATUSWA launched a campaign demanding a minimum wage of E25 per hour and stronger worker protections in Eswatini’s textile sector. Economy Under Strain: A report argues Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg’s borrowing-heavy approach risks deepening a debt trap and crowding out long-term investment. Immigration Enforcement Spillover: Reports from South Africa highlight cross-border transporters facing crackdowns as anti-foreigner sentiment grows, threatening regional trade routes. Sports & National Pride: Eswatini athletes continue Commonwealth Games efforts in Glasgow, while local football news includes the revived PLE Charity Cup seeking a E2 million title sponsor and calls for zero tolerance on violence. Public Health in Schools: UNICEF and the Ministry of Education report 63% coverage of compulsory life skills training for secondary school principals, including HIV prevention and violence response.