Judiciary: Chief Justice Martha Koome has condoled with Eswatini after the death of Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, praising his leadership and regional judicial cooperation through the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum. Politics & governance: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has appealed for dignity and privacy for the bereaved family, while also registering for the 2028 elections early as the Elections and Boundaries Commission rolls out continuous voter registration. Regional security: The PM met SADC’s Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation delegation as Eswatini prepares to assume chairship, with focus on priorities and programme activities. Sports (CAF): Scottland FC advanced in the CAF Champions League after a goalless draw with Nsingizini Hotspurs, winning 1-0 on aggregate, and will face Atlético Petróleos de Luanda next. Environment: Eswatini Environment Authority warns that illegal mining is polluting the Phophonyane River with mercury and other contamination risks to communities. STEM & youth: ICT rewarded top learners from the 2026 National Schools STEM Expo with tablets, and Eswatini joined Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Flame celebrations with a “We Run for Africa” 5km walk. Business & finance: Taxpayers are helping PSPF recover an E300m+ investment tied to a Mbabane bus-rank building deal, with concerns raised about government’s rent commitments.