SACU Regional Funding: Heads of State at the 9th SACU Summit agreed to set up a Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism with an initial N$5 billion capital, drawn from the Common Revenue Pool, to back development projects across all SACU member states. Royal Trade Push: His Majesty King Mswati III used the summit to challenge SACU to reform and deliver tangible results—industries, jobs, investment and modernised borders—rather than policy promises. Eswatini Education Boost: Studycat donated 2,000 sets of educational software to Eswatini, with 500 going through the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office and 1,500 to schools under the Ministry of Education and Training. Immigration Pressure at Borders: Ahead of South Africa’s June 30 deadline, travellers entering South Africa via Oshoek from Eswatini reported tighter questioning and shorter stays, while Eswatini-side processing stayed quicker. Energy and Fuel Security: Eswatini’s energy minister hinted fuel prices may drop after Middle East tensions eased, while stressing the need for a strategic oil reserve given current storage for only days. TB Diagnostics: Local researchers reported progress in detecting drug-resistant TB strains missed by routine tests, pointing to better treatment targeting in southern Africa. Domestic Violence Reporting: In Manzini, police said only four men reported domestic violence and one rape case was reported since the start of the year, raising concerns about under-reporting. Gambling Crackdown: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg said convictions tied to illegal gambling strengthen Eswatini’s anti-money laundering standing. Diplomatic Spotlight on Wicknell Chivayo: Chivayo defended his Cape Town mansion value and a wider social media dispute continued amid claims linked to his Eswatini citizenship and diplomatic passport.