Citizenship & Diplomacy: King Mswati III has granted controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo Eswatini citizenship and issued him a diplomatic passport after a private audience at the Royal Palace, with Chivayo saying it will ease travel and business tied to infrastructure and energy. Border & Security: Eswatini security officers are reportedly arresting foreigners trying to cross from South Africa ahead of the June 30 “March and March” protests, raising fears of another influx after recent court cases involving illegal entrants. Parliament & Finance: MPs want government to explore using EswatiniBank to manage certain payments and SACU receipts, as the bank faces recapitalisation needs of about E300 million. Governance Probe: A five-member Commission of Inquiry has been appointed to investigate the affairs of Eswatini Christian Medical University (EMCU), following allegations of financial and operational misconduct. Public Health & Care: MTN Eswatini invested E160,000 to refurbish Hospice at Home’s palliative care unit, including restoring its water system and adding beds. GBV Update: Police reported 1,994 gender-based violence cases and 22 related deaths in the first three months of 2026, with many victims killed by people they trusted. Economy & Budget Pressure: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says government faces constraints and may need an additional E4.5 billion loan to stay afloat.