Parliament Oversight: MPs told Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla to leave behind lasting policies and legislation after her term, warning her “shoes will be too big to fill” once the DPM’s Office ends. Public Health Costs: Lawmakers raised concerns over high consultation fees at The Luke Commission (TLC) despite a E50 million government subvention, questioning value for money and affordability for ordinary Emaswati. Local Government & Water Security: Ehlanzeni District Municipality Mayor Enoch Shabangu outlined interventions to tackle water shortages, “water mafias,” illegal mining, gender-based violence and unemployment, stressing clean-audit performance must translate into services. Regional Safety & Tourism: Triland Tourism Partners reassured travellers that Mpumalanga, Eswatini and Mozambique remain open, after a viral Ponta do Ouro beach bar incident sparked xenophobia fears. Trade & Diplomacy: Eswatini’s ties with Taiwan get a boost as a new Taiwan trade promotion office is launched to deepen public-private cooperation with diplomatic allies. Monetary Policy Watch: African central banks are expected to keep rates higher for longer as renewed US-Iran tensions lift oil and fertiliser costs, feeding inflation pressures. Sports Development: Eswatini Football Association appoints Spanish coach Tomeu Perello Palou as Talent Coach to strengthen grassroots pathways and align with the FIFA Talent Academy Programme. Labour Fund Governance: The ENPF board was dissolved with immediate effect after months of dysfunction and an impasse, with the ministry citing the need to protect workers’ retirement savings. International Mobility: Russia’s 2026 unified e-visa list includes Eswatini among only a small number of African countries, with specific stay and application conditions.