Digital Opportunity Infrastructure: An Eswatini startup, HonwinOne, says it wants to turn GYAP “opportunity discovery” into a full digital pathway via a “Digital Passport” that links backgrounds and skills to scholarships, eligibility, preparation and applications. Pandemic Preparedness: WHO member states advanced talks on a pathogen access and benefit-sharing system under the Pandemic Agreement, aiming for faster sharing of pathogen materials and fair access to vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics. AI Policy for the Region: Eswatini hosted a COMESA–World Bank workshop to validate a draft study on AI and emerging technologies, feeding into a regional AI strategy, model policy and regulatory framework. One Health & AMR Surveillance: A focus on strengthening One Health approaches for antimicrobial resistance surveillance is pushing cross-sector data into policy action. Energy & Nuclear Options: Eswatini told the IAEA it’s seeking support for a €10m radiotherapy facility and exploring small modular reactor technology for long-term energy security. Public Accountability: SADC public accounts committees meeting in Eswatini pledged tougher value-for-money checks on major procurement contracts. Education Infrastructure: PS Nanikie Mnisi urged calm as Hhohho primary schools face shortages including labs and unsafe toilets. Climate Risk for Farmers: Research warns El Niño forecasts won’t protect the poorest livestock farmers unless paired with practical “risk-smoothing” like feed support, insurance and better market access. Matsapha Addressing System: Matsapha is set to roll out formal street addressing within eight weeks, linking properties to Google Maps for easier delivery and emergency response. Green Manufacturing: PEP Group helped launch Eswatini’s first green-certified apparel factory, aiming to boost sustainable export competitiveness.