Wildlife Science & Conservation: The Origins Foundation and The Metapopulation Initiative (TMI) signed a five-year, science-driven partnership to expand cheetah conservation across Southern Africa, including veterinary support and large-scale translocations; it also follows TMI’s recent cheetah moves into Mozambique and the first successful reintroduction into Eswatini after decades. Renewable Energy: Eswatini’s Tsamela solar PV project (20MW) is set to cut electricity imports, with 37,000+ bifacial panels, an estimated first-year output of 47,788MWh, and local investor equity plus debt led by Standard Bank. Solar Investment: Wicknell Chivayo secured a R3bn deal for a 300MW solar plant in Eswatini with CHiNT Electric, aiming to boost generation capacity via an IPP model. Digital Economy & Telecom: MTN Eswatini confirmed Jerry Soko as substantive CEO from July 1, after seven months as acting CEO, citing improved operational discipline and customer focus. Health Tech & Research: Local researchers, with an international team, reported next-generation sequencing that can better detect drug-resistant TB strains missed by routine tests. Higher Education Safety: Eswatini strengthened safeguards against sexual harassment and gender-based violence in higher education through the Litsemba Rising initiative. Biotech Data Access: ISAAA AfriCentre launched a Biotec Africa Database portal to centralise biotech and biosafety regulatory information for easier cross-border decision-making. Regional Tech Policy: The Southern Africa Social Security forum discussed using AI for social protection while protecting personal information and document authenticity. Funding for Creative Tech: Google Play launched an Africa Indie Games Fund (equity-free) to support independent studios scaling games for global audiences.