Invasive Species Watch: Researchers warn Australia’s redclaw crayfish (likely escaped from aquaculture in Eswatini) could reach Botswana’s Okavango Delta in about 10 years, threatening fisheries and fragile ecosystems as it spreads through connected waterways. Health & Tech: Wits honoured Prof Kubedi Patrick Mokhobo, southern Africa’s first black cardiologist, with an honorary doctorate, spotlighting medical pioneers who shaped care under apartheid. Local Economy: Eswatini Sugar reported E8bn revenue in 2025/26 despite low global prices and rising costs, citing improved sales and production performance. Digital Skills Rollout: A cellphone repair training programme at Vulamasango School is set to expand into community iHubs, aiming to build practical ICT skills and entrepreneurship for rural youth. Biotech Data Access: ISAAA AfriCenter launched a “Biotech Africa Database” portal to centralise biotech and biosafety regulatory information, helping traders, regulators and researchers move faster across borders. Cybercrime Crackdown: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 flagged 142,000+ fraud victims and, in Eswatini, police arrested 82 people tied to illegal online gambling and impersonation scams. Textile Water Savings: WILEYTEX launched salt-free cotton dyeing (“ecoloration”) validated in Eswatini, cutting water use by up to 90% and energy by 80%. Procurement & Governance: ESPPRA asked the High Court to dismiss ECOF’s challenge to the Central Bank headquarters tender, arguing the case is an abuse of process. STEM for Girls: Lomahasha Central High School completed the African Girls Can Code Initiative, boosting girls’ coding and STEM participation.