HIV Prevention Research Update: Eswatini’s HIV Prevention Indaba study shows women are 61.1% of the 1,284 participants, with Manzini leading at 34.7% and young in-school youth at 21.2%, using focus groups and interviews to map barriers to prevention. HIV Spike Warning: New infections rose to about 4,220 in 2024 (from ~4,000), threatening the 2030 “zero new infections” goal and pointing to structural and social barriers that still block progress. School Health Risk: A teacher says pupils are allegedly injecting each other’s blood after taking drugs (“Bluetooth”), raising HIV transmission fears and highlighting the need for faster school-level awareness. Energy Security Push: UNDP urges Eswatini to leverage renewable energy to strengthen energy security and unlock investment, stressing execution over promises. Public Finance Innovation: The Central Bank of Eswatini says retail bonds are coming soon to broaden trusted investment options for households and businesses. Local Tech for Health: UiA research has produced an offline-capable mobile app to help healthcare workers detect female genital schistosomiasis, a frequently missed neglected tropical disease. Trade & Tech Links: India and SACU signed terms of reference to start a preferential trade agreement, with talks expected to begin within a month and cover goods, customs and SPS measures—Eswatini included. Connectivity Matters: A Mbabane panel argues connectivity value is about reliability and outcomes, not just cheap data. Circular Economy Call: Entrepreneurs across Southern Africa can apply for a circular innovation challenge with R250,000 up for grabs.