ENPF Board Crisis: Eswatini’s Parliament is moving to investigate the Eswatini National Provident Fund impasse after MP Marwick Khumalo said the board is now effectively left with only CEO Futhi Tembe, proposing a seven-member select committee to report within 14 days on why the parastatal’s board has been dysfunctional for months. Judicial Accountability: A High Court ruling found two Royal Eswatini Police officers liable for torturing a Lubombo mechanic, ordering damages for unlawful arrest, detention, assault and torture. Regional Education & Innovation: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini reaffirmed cooperation with South Africa on higher education, science, innovation and ICT, including plans for a SADC University of Technology. Regional Finance Integrity: SADC finance officials urged stronger anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing collaboration, noting only Angola, Botswana and Eswatini have signed the latest agreement. Cross-Border Health: IOM’s “HIV Knows No Borders” programme is shifting attitudes to HIV testing and child protection in Beitbridge, covering Eswatini among seven Southern African countries. Court & Banking Dispute: Eswatini’s High Court dismissed a Standard Bank summary judgment bid in a claim exceeding E45.9 million tied to an Old Mutual insurance policy document. Economy Watch: The Central Bank of Eswatini said it will keep a cautious monetary stance amid imported inflation shocks, maintaining the discount rate at 6.75%. International Pressure on Eswatini: Reports highlight Taiwan condemning Beijing pressure over Lai’s Eswatini visit, while China warns Eswatini against aligning with “Taiwan independence” forces.