Anti-Corruption Clash: Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala says corruption persists because of political interference in the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), rejecting claims that courts block arrest warrants and urging politicians to stay out of ACC operations. Parliament & Governance: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini defends “disruptive leadership” as essential to delivering the “nkwe” mandate within the Tinkhundla system, after MPs demanded measurable proof of how it improves service delivery. Legal Pressure on Immigration: A group of 25 Chinese nationals is challenging their re-arrest and detention, arguing they were denied legal access despite court orders for liberation and exit from Eswatini. Digital Public Services: The Eswatini Football Association launches e-Sigwaca, a paperless player registration and transfer administration platform aimed at cutting travel and paperwork for the 2026/27 season. Health Data Rules: ESCCOM/EDPA begins validating draft guidelines for lawful processing of personal health data ahead of publication under the Data Protection Act, with workshops involving health providers and insurers. Regional Finance Links: Eswatini’s central bank meets Egypt’s counterpart on cross-border payments, gold banking ideas and possible participation in PAPSS to settle trade in local currencies. Mining & Licences: Government reports new coal, gold and quarry licences issued in the first quarter to spur mineral investment and support infrastructure materials supply. HIV Funding Alarm (Regional relevance): UNAIDS warns global HIV response gains are fragile as funding drops sharply, with Eswatini named among countries that cut new infections since 2010.