Science & Innovation: South Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande urged SADC countries to treat science and digital transformation as urgent priorities, calling for stronger regional cooperation to close the digital divide and tackle climate, health, food, water and energy challenges. Digital Health: MTN Eswatini is rolling out the Notsa Health App, localised into Siswati, with training support from Georgetown University and the Ministry of Health to help users manage health information, reminders and guidance. AI Skills for Government: The Eswatini Revenue Service signed an MoU with the University of Eswatini’s AI Academy to train 650 employees in AI literacy and responsible use. Breakthrough TB Research: Eswatini researchers used targeted next-generation sequencing to detect rifampicin and bedaquiline resistance in TB that routine tests can miss, with implications for MDR-TB treatment. Higher Education Links: Eswatini and South Africa reaffirmed cooperation in higher education, scientific research, innovation and ICT, including plans for a SADC University of Technology. Healthcare Staffing Crisis: A parliamentary committee reported critical understaffing at Mbabane Government Hospital, with shortages affecting nearly every department. Mobile Money for Developers: MTN encouraged developers to use MoMo API technology to build new digital services and revenue streams, including in healthcare payments. Anti-Corruption at Borders: South Africa-Eswatini border anti-corruption efforts intensified at Oshoek Port of Entry through a multi-agency forum targeting fraud networks.