Linguistic Profiling Debate: A new commentary argues that using accent and language as “belonging” tests is unreliable and unfair, stressing that pronunciation can’t stand in for identity or citizenship. Regional Policing & Crime: King Mswati III says Eswatini’s SARPCCO chair role puts the country at the centre of coordinated action against transnational crime, with intelligence sharing and joint operations. Sports Talent Strategy: Government plans to recruit diaspora players and use “scientific methods” in national team preparation, aiming to lift performance and results. TB Research Scrutiny: A major TB project (STool4TB) faces scrutiny over unspent funds, procurement weaknesses and delayed reporting at Makerere’s biomedical research centre, with Eswatini named among implementation settings. Health Conference in Eswatini: Eswatini will host 300+ ECSA health experts for a Best Practices Forum focused on health security, innovation and sustainability. HIV Funding Warning: UNAIDS reports that cuts to HIV prevention and community services could trigger resurgence, even as infections and deaths remain low. Embedded Solar Payments: EEC rolls out feed-in tariffs from 1 August, letting approved solar owners sell surplus power to the grid. Online Reselling & Customs: As social commerce grows, Eswatini Revenue Service compliance is under spotlight over whether goods sold online are properly declared and cleared. Human Trafficking via AI: PM warns traffickers are using AI, voice cloning and fake job offers to scam victims, urging careful verification before travel or recruitment. Beef Export Hope: EU welcomes Eswatini’s progress in controlling FMD, raising hopes for renewed beef exports to Europe and Norway.