Regional Tourism Push: Mozambique and Eswatini agreed to work together to boost cross-border travel, linking tourism with investment and promoting joint events calendars in Maputo. Environmental Finance Lessons: Eswatini is studying Namibia’s E27bn environmental investment fund model after Cabinet approved transforming the Eswatini Environment Fund to scale sustainable development financing. Cold Spell Safety: Authorities warned of extremely cold weather, with temperatures expected to drop to around 4°C in Mbabane and freezing rain risks, urging warmth, fire safety and care for children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Trade and Customs: SACU is expanding its AEO mutual recognition pilot to Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, while India and the SACU group are set to sign terms of reference on August 12 to start negotiations for a preferential trade agreement. Export Growth Support: The EU and ITC are backing a three-year Eswatini export roadmap to help businesses turn opportunities into sustained international sales. Governance and Oversight: The Law Society says the Master’s Office inquiry was unlawfully established, as debate continues over how the commission’s report should be presented to Parliament. Data Protection Alert: ESCCOM reports most personal data breaches originate in the financial sector, highlighting misdirected documents and cybersecurity lapses. Elections Integrity: The EBC cautioned voters against food parcels being used to influence choices during the by-election period. Sports and Culture: Ace Julz wowed in Botswana; Eswatini’s “Tiger” Dlamini helped Hardrock reach the Munhumutapa Cup Last 16; and Nothando Hlophe and Nomzamo “Zamo” Dlamini scored major Basadi in Music Awards wins.