National Research Council push: Eswatini is moving to operationalise its National Research Council, with a capacity workshop urging research that directly solves local development problems. Digital trust in government: The GIYH Mobile Governance workshop stressed cybersecurity from the start as Eswatini expands mobile access to services. AI for practical services: Royal Science and Technology Park says AI can already support agriculture, healthcare, education and rural services, with a focus on helping people use it safely. Health tech with AI: A TaiwanICDF visit to RFM Hospital showcased AI-assisted fundoscopy to speed up eye disease screening during routine clinics. Water smarter, not just more: EWSC launched “Konkhe nga Water” to promote responsible use and improve customer interaction through technology. Fintech infrastructure upgrade: MTN MoMo migrated to cloud-native systems with Ericsson, aiming for faster, more reliable mobile money across Eswatini and other markets. Space opportunity for youth: St Theresa’s pupil Tiyandza Ndlovu was selected for Mission ShakthiSat in India, boosting STEM and space science exposure for young women. IP and creative business: Eswatini’s IP Runway showcased fashion, furniture and arts with a strong push for protecting designs as real business assets. Infrastructure beyond building: A new construction policy highlights maintenance and retrofitting as part of a full infrastructure life-cycle, not an afterthought.