CAF Football Draws: Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs learned they’ll face Zimbabwe’s Scottland FC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round, while Green Mamba start their CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Angola’s CD 1º de Agosto after a major draw in Cairo. Regional Politics & Elections: A SADC Electoral Observation Mission has been launched ahead of Zambia’s 13 August polls, with Eswatini among participating states. Health & Regional Cooperation: The US reaffirmed support for stronger ECSA health systems in Manzini, as Eswatini called for deeper regional action to build resilient healthcare. Public Service Reform: Government tasked the new EIMPA principal with transforming the institute into a National School of Governance to modernise and speed up the public service. Economy & Energy: Work has begun on the E200m Nsoko Solar Power Plant, expected to create 80 construction jobs and cut reliance on imported electricity. Cybersecurity: INTERPOL reports Eswatini recorded just 0.2% of detected cyber vulnerabilities across Africa, though police warn it’s still a concern. Agriculture & Jobs: The DPM launched an Agriculture Sector Review and Agricultural Solutions Marketplace to drive investment, productivity and youth participation. Culture & Entertainment: Zola 7 marks a comeback with his new single “She Nailed It,” and MCO Jamrock announces an EP listening session in Mbabane.