SADC Leadership: King Mswati III safely arrived in Kuala Lumpur after attending the SADC Heads of State summit in KZN, where he again assumed the Troika chairmanship and has now officially taken over the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. Climate Risk: NDRMA warns El Niño is now forecast to be “very strong,” with NOAA placing the chance above 90%, urging stronger national preparedness. Health Focus: Diabetes is rising fast, with new mortality data showing it overtaking HIV and TB as a leading cause of death, adding pressure on Eswatini’s non-communicable disease response. Governance & Corruption: Parliament debates allegations around The Luke Commission (TLC) fees and oversight, while Eswatini also moves to domesticate the SADC anti-corruption protocol. Public Safety: A Bhunu Mall worker was trapped for 11 hours after a wall collapse during renovations; she was later retrieved. Major Inquiry Claims: The Madlanga Commission heard WhatsApp chats alleging police-linked “grabber” spy-tech plans involving suspended Sgt Fannie Nkosi and late taxi boss Jothan Msibi, including claims of SAPS stamps and a Czech supplier. Youth & Online Safety: Government is working with ICT and ESCCOM to regulate harmful social media content for children, though no clear minimum age was stated. Sports & Community: Nsingizini Hotspurs Ladies head to CAF qualifiers in Botswana; SNAT Big Bend launched a half marathon to fund its offices.