EMCU Court Fight: Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) Council has challenged Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini, saying he has not produced proof that Cabinet approved the EMCU inquiry, arguing the investigation is invalid without a Cabinet resolution. Higher Education Safety: A national dialogue under the Litsemba Rising initiative reported high rates of sexual violence among young women and urged tighter collaboration across government, universities, civil society and media to prevent harassment in higher education. Public Accountability: Calls are growing for mandatory, regular background checks on religious leaders after the arrest and charging of Pastor Nkosingiphile Zwane over alleged rape and murder of multiple women. Justice in the Courts: Three brothers accused of killing their mother’s boyfriend over an alleged affair have been remanded in custody pending transfer to the High Court. Governance and Economy: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee heard that delayed government payments are affecting suppliers’ ability to get tax clearance certificates, even as officials say payments were made by December. Investment Push: Eswatini is stepping up regional partnerships ahead of the second Investment Conference, with officials in Harare urging investors—especially from Zimbabwe—to set up businesses in Mbabane and beyond. Energy Deal: Wicknell Chivayo secured a R3 billion agreement for a 300MW solar plant in Eswatini with Chinese partner CHiNT Electric, as the kingdom seeks to cut electricity imports. Regional Security: Tanzania’s drug control authority says it is working with Eswatini and other neighbours to track down traffickers who fled abroad. Sports Governance: A High Court ruling says Mbabane Swallows remains an unincorporated association, not automatically owned by Mbabane Swallows (Pty) Ltd, keeping the club’s leadership dispute alive.