Mental Health Policy: South Africa’s Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will keynote a WHO-backed East and Southern Africa mental health workshop in Johannesburg, with eSwatini among participating countries expected to produce a rapid mental health landscape analysis ahead of Kigali’s global summit. Employment & Justice: Former Eswatini Mobile CFO Enock Dube has taken the company to the Industrial Court, seeking reinstatement and over E2.2m in alleged unpaid dues after his contract ended in June 2025. Housing & Development: At the World Urban Forum in Baku, Eswatini officials and UN-Habitat discussed what “housing” really means for policy and funding flows, warning that unclear definitions can stall investment. Competition Law: The Eswatini Competition Commission is urging businesses to understand when exclusive supply agreements can help efficiency—and when they risk blocking competition. Energy Politics: eSwatini’s $300m deal with Taiwan for a strategic oil reserve is drawing scrutiny as citizens face poverty and high unemployment, raising questions on affordability and elite enrichment. Diplomacy Watch: Taiwan says it is still assessing any recruitment of workers from eSwatini, focusing first on upgrading vocational training centres. Regional Ties: Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince received King Mswati III in the UAE, reaffirming cooperation across trade, investment and development. Governance & Accountability: UNESWA has hired an external debt collector to recover about E100m in long-outstanding debts after internal recovery efforts stalled. Public Safety Debate: Eswatini senators questioned an E5m corporate fine in the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill, arguing penalties may be unrealistic and could push people into prison.