Land Governance: A seven-member Eswatini delegation is in Ghana to study land administration reforms, focusing on decentralised land services, digital land records and steps to cut land disputes as Eswatini drafts its National Land Policy. Tax Compliance Push: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg urged state-owned enterprises to lead by example in paying taxes, commissioning a six-month salary review exercise for SOEs at the Eswatini Revenue Service. Climate Funding: A new $30m Southern Africa initiative will back locally led climate adaptation in Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe through community organisations and farmer groups, with UNDP set to implement from 2027 to 2032. Border Rules: South Africa’s new traveller declaration system for foreign-registered vehicles starts today, and ERS says Eswatini travellers must declare vehicles and goods via SARS’ Traveller Management System to avoid delays. Labour Rights Watch: The ITUC Global Rights Index flags Eswatini among countries with the lowest workers’ rights guarantees, while also adding Argentina and Panama to the worst list. Regional Justice & Tourism: SADC justice ministers meet in Victoria Falls with the SADC Tourism UNIVISA on the agenda to streamline travel for tourism. Health Research Grant: The Thanzi Programme’s new grant will expand health systems research into Namibia and Zambia, building on work that includes Eswatini. Bushfire Festival Wrap: MTN Bushfire Festival ends after drawing thousands, with Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini challenging organisers to double the event’s economic impact by 2027.