Food & Climate Policy: Southern Africa’s Rural Women’s Assembly urged governments to put women smallholder farmers at the centre of food and climate policy, saying rural women already hold practical answers for resilient food systems amid hunger, poverty and rising climate shocks. Justice in Eswatini-linked case: Eswatini-born murder accused Tiffany Meek’s trial begins in Johannesburg High Court in Palm Ridge, with the State expected to call its first witness; Meek denies murder and related charges over the death of her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek. Parliament & Social Protection: Eswatini MPs moved to investigate the ENPF board crisis after the board became dysfunctional for more than half a year, with a select committee set to report back within 14 days. Regional Migration Governance: Eswatini drivers welcomed South Africa President Ramaphosa’s call for regional engagement on undocumented immigrants, warning that road freight disruption would hit Eswatini’s economy hard. Trade & Diplomacy: A policy analysis argues China’s lack of an embassy in Mbabane helps explain why Eswatini is outside China’s preferential tariff framework, pointing to missing on-the-ground trade support. Higher Education Cooperation: Eswatini and South Africa reaffirmed plans to deepen collaboration in higher education, science, innovation and ICT, including work toward a SADC University of Technology. Court & Finance: The High Court dismissed a bid for summary judgment against Standard Bank Eswatini in a claim exceeding E45.9 million tied to an Old Mutual insurance policy.