Monetary Policy Watch: Eswatini’s Central Bank says it will stick with a cautious approach to inflation shocks, keeping the discount rate at 6.75% and avoiding aggressive interest rate hikes as imported oil and food pressures mount. Regional Water Security: Natural Resources Minister Prince Lonkhokhela says shared river cooperation is now a key economic and development need, as Eswatini, South Africa and Mozambique meet under INMACOM to strengthen management of the Incomati and Maputo basins. ENPF Deadlock: Housing Minister Apollo Maphalala defends the appointment of ENPF board chair Derrick Shiba, arguing his ministry followed the law despite a dispute over which ministry should nominate. Cross-Border Health: Kenya and Uganda launch a joint Ebola preparedness assessment at Busia One Stop Border Post with ECSA-HC, focusing on screening gaps and Standard Operating Procedures. World Cup Build-Up: Cape Verde’s “Blue Sharks” prepare for their first-ever World Cup appearance, drawn in Group H against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. SACU Spotlight: Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calls SACU a vital pillar for regional and global economic arrangements, as the union adapts to new challenges. Taiwan-Eswatini Tension: Taiwan’s legislature unanimously condemns Beijing over alleged efforts to block President Lai’s Eswatini visit, citing pressure on flight clearances. Sports Transfers: Hardrock FC in Zimbabwe unveil Eswatini players Thubelihle Mavuso and Yekisizwe “Yeki” Khumalo after raiding Nsingizini Hotspurs.