Women & Growth: A new regional push argues no Southern African economy can reach its potential while women are sidelined from decision-making, framing gender inclusion as a growth lever, not charity. Digital Payments & Media: AfricaNenda Foundation is training journalists to help Africans understand and trust inclusive instant payment systems, aiming to speed adoption across multiple countries. HIV Funding Shock: UNAIDS and KFF report global HIV response funding fell 25% in 2025, driven largely by US cuts, warning progress is fragile as prevention and community services face strain. Lenacapavir Rollout: Across Africa, lenacapavir injections are being scaled up for HIV prevention, but supply constraints could slow targets. Eswatini IFMIS Upgrade: Government is validating upgrades to the UMSEBE IFMIS project management module to improve public investment oversight and cut delays from paper processes. Health Data Privacy: ESCCOM/EDPA is validating draft guidelines for lawful processing of personal health data with hospitals, insurers and insurers ahead of publication under the Data Protection Act. Women in Tech: innovateHER Indaba 2026 is set for September 30 with ICT Minister Savannah Maziya as keynote, spotlighting digital inclusion and women’s entrepreneurship. Preferential Procurement: Government is moving to make preferential procurement a legal requirement to boost MSMEs’ access to contracts tied to major projects and incentives. Somhlolo Stadium Rehab: Eswatini needs about E99m to complete Somhlolo National Stadium upgrades to meet CAF standards, but work is stalled over funding. She Powers Africa Academy: Eswatini and the UAE launched Africa’s first She Powers Africa Digital Academy, starting with 50 women in the country before scaling. Insurance Market Shift: Lidwala Insurance has overtaken ESRIC as Eswatini’s largest short-term insurer by gross written premiums in Q1 2026.