World Cup buzz: Cabo Verde’s shock 0-0 draw with Spain has turned the tiny island into a global darling, with goalkeeper Vozinha’s social media surge and a wave of diaspora pride. Local finance pressures: FINCORP says some locals abroad and former civil servants owe it millions in unpaid loans, with E39 million in debts tied to borrowers who left without resigning and missed salary deductions. Education value-for-money: Education Minister Maele toured Botho University, praising infrastructure and saying government must assess returns on its sponsorship of thousands of students. Citizenship and diplomacy: Businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo says King Mswati III granted him Eswatini citizenship and a diplomatic passport after a private audience, citing plans for investment in energy and infrastructure. Governance probe: PM Russell Dlamini appointed a commission of inquiry into the Eswatini Christian Medical University (EMCU) over alleged financial and operational misconduct. Health and community support: MTN Eswatini invested E160,000 to refurbish Hospice at Home’s palliative care unit, including a restored water system and new beds. GBV alarm: Police reported 1,994 gender-based violence cases and 22 deaths in the first three months of 2026, prompting calls for safer communities. Sports development: Justice Figuareido urged more Eswatini players to move abroad to strengthen the national team, warning that talent must be paired with discipline.