SADC Diplomacy: Eswatini’s King Mswati III urged full inclusion of smaller landlocked states in the North–South Economic Corridor, calling for feeder links that keep countries like Eswatini from being left on the periphery of trade and industry. SADC Summit Outcomes: At the 46th SADC Heads of State summit in Durban, leaders backed a regional tourism visa and pushed an industrialisation agenda centred on critical minerals, infrastructure and agriculture, while South Africa took the chair and Zambia was named incoming host for the 47th summit. Regional Security & Politics: SADC leaders reaffirmed commitment to peace, constitutional order and democratic governance, with attention on crises including eastern DRC, Madagascar and Mozambique. Drug Bust at Border: Mpumalanga police arrested a suspect and seized a Volvo truck with 49 bags of suspected dagga (about 630kg) worth over R4 million at Oshoek Port of Entry from Eswatini; investigations continue on the origin and destination. Local Transport Costs: Public transport operators proposed raising minimum bus fares to E15 for trips up to eight kilometres, citing higher operating costs and vehicle depreciation. Eswatini in the Spotlight: UNESWA student Vuyelwa Karabo Simelane won the 2026 SADC tertiary essay competition, taking US$2,000 in prize money. Sports & Community: Mbabane Swallows legend Xolani “Chocco” Sibandze warned the club is “slowly dying” and called for urgent stakeholder intervention.