SADC Summit in Durban: South Africa takes over the SADC chair as leaders meet on security, trade, critical minerals and industrialisation, with migration a top flashpoint. Anti-migrant protests: March and March plans to march and picket on the summit’s final day under “It’s time to fetch your people,” demanding stricter visa controls, asylum reviews and action against employers hiring undocumented workers. Eswatini in the TROIKA: Incoming Organ Troika chair Eswatini’s role in elections observation and regional cooperation drew praise at the Organ Troika Summit. Eswatini economy: The merchandise trade deficit widened to E1.05bn in the first four months of 2026/27 as imports outpaced exports. Local jobs push: Government says it will enforce 80% local content in construction materials for public projects. ESCCOM probe: An ESCCOM investigation alleges about E17m was diverted into a finance manager’s personal accounts through invoice bank-detail changes. HIV community push: More than 1,200 emaSwati called for greater community involvement in shaping HIV prevention programmes. Street dwellers plan: The Deputy Prime Minister will assess people living on the streets for family reintegration or community housing. Sports & culture: Eswatini’s National Youth Games athletics wrapped with a medal haul; Afro-House DJ Tendaness announces “JikaReloaded” and a Zambia tour.