Quantum Manufacturing Boost: Eswatini Quantum Works (Pty) Ltd is investing over E600 million at the Royal Science and Technology Park in Nokwane to build a factory for aluminium and copper cables, targeting about 200 jobs in the first phase. Digital Health for Youth: MTN Eswatini backed five youth-led digital health projects with E50 000 seed funding under the 21 Days of Y’ello Care push, including an app to help nurses find temporary work. AI Health App Uptake: MTN’s Notsa AI health app has surpassed 600 downloads after roadshows in Manzini and Kwaluseni, showing growing interest in tech-enabled care. Healthcare Access Push: Doctors Without Borders is urging Gilead to cut the price and expand supply of lenacapavir for HIV prevention, warning that high costs could repeat past medicine access failures. HIV Patent Challenge: PATAM and TWN filed a Third-Party Observation at ARIPO challenging a Gilead patent application over HIV compounds, arguing earlier disclosures undermine novelty. Public Health Warning: Eswatini’s Ministry of Health cautioned against rising ashwagandha use for stress and anxiety, saying benefits aren’t proven and stress suppression could be risky. Border Tech Talk: A US Africa Command envoy reaffirmed US–Lesotho ties and discussed drone-enabled border surveillance and disaster response command centres. Broadband Competition: Starlink is pushing faster satellite broadband speeds across Sub-Saharan Africa, increasingly challenging local providers. Disease Tracking Lesson: South Africa’s foot-and-mouth crisis highlights the need for nationwide animal disease traceability to control outbreaks and protect exports.