SADC Summit Momentum: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah backed a Durban SADC agenda pushing industrialisation, infrastructure, agricultural transformation, critical minerals, regional trade and integration, with Ramaphosa elected chair and Zambia set to take over. Royal & Regional Security Role: King Mswati III safely arrived in Malaysia after assuming the SADC Troika chairmanship for Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, with a stated focus on anticipating and responding to political and security crises in the region. Climate Risk Alert: NDRMA warned El Niño has a more than 90% chance of becoming “very strong,” urging stronger national preparedness. Madlanga Commission—Surveillance Plot: Evidence at the Madlanga inquiry alleged suspended Sgt Fannie Nkosi used SAPS stamps and force details to help a Czech-linked plan to supply “grabber” phone-interception devices for resale in eSwatini, tied to late taxi boss Jothan Msibi and others. Anti-Corruption Push: Eswatini stepped up efforts to domesticate the SADC Protocol Against Corruption through a national engagement with Parliament and anti-graft institutions. Local Governance & Economy: Parliament debated TLC allegations amid claims of an agenda to “cripple” the commission, while separate policy coverage flagged corruption risks in the E1.4bn construction sector and urged economic stability over aggressive growth. Children Online Safety: Government said it is working with ICT and ESCCOM to censor harmful social media content for children, though no specific minimum age was announced. Trade & Skills: A draft National Trade Policy targets wider export markets and stronger local businesses, and Taiwan’s skills showcase is set to expand in 2027. Migration Updates: Eswatini confirmed two third-country nationals deported from the US have returned home after voluntary repatriation requests.