Royal Tech & Skills Push: His Majesty King Mswati III backed emaSwati students in Malaysia with US$1,000 each and urged them to return with high-level skills to drive Eswatini toward “First-World” status. Roads & Infrastructure Finance: Probase Manufacturing and Exim Bank assured the King that about 250km of untarred roads will be tarred at a cost of about E1.6bn, with local jobs and 15-year maintenance plans. Health Funding in Parliament: MPs passed a motion to create a health fund financed through levies (including a possible communication levy) to target TB, HIV/AIDS and cancer. Tax Modernisation: The Eswatini Revenue Service is positioned as a key pillar of fiscal discipline, with digitalisation and stronger compliance aimed at boosting the 2026/27 revenue target of E31.42bn. Tech Governance at RSTP: Recruitment for a substantive CEO at the Royal Science and Technology Park has dragged on for nearly three years, with a fresh advert and an Aug 31 deadline. Construction Oversight Alert: Engineers raised concerns after the Bhunu Mall collapse, pointing to possible shortcomings in renovation work. Aquaculture Jobs: Government is expanding inland fish farming via the Maguga Dam project, building on a new aquaculture research and production centre to cut imports and strengthen food security. Cyber Safety for Children: Government says it is working with ICT and ESCCOM to regulate harmful online content for minors, though no specific minimum age was stated. Regional STEM Win: UNESWA student Vuyelwa Karabo Simelane won the 2026 SADC tertiary essay competition, taking US$2,000. Climate Risk Watch: NDRMA warns El Niño odds have risen to over 90% for a very strong event, urging stronger preparedness. Surveillance Tech Scandal (Regional): South Africa’s Madlanga Commission heard allegations of “grabber” cellphone surveillance technology being pursued for sale to eSwatini, involving claims of police-linked facilitation.