Data Governance Push: UNESCO, Smart Africa and Zimbabwe’s ICT ministry convened Southern African policymakers, regulators and experts (including Eswatini) to harmonise data governance and build capacity using UNESCO’s Data Governance Toolkit. Bhunu Mall Aftermath: Family members of 26-year-old Tiyandza Millenia Masilela say Identity Clothing failed to communicate after the Bhunu Mall collapse, while engineers flagged possible construction shortcomings. Tax Modernisation: Eswatini Revenue Service is positioned as a key driver of fiscal discipline, with the 2026/27 budget projecting E31.42bn revenue and E18.09bn from taxes, supported by compliance and digitalisation. Land vs Livestock: The Land Management Board ordered a halt to construction near cattle dip tanks at Siphocosini Umphakatsi amid concerns over grazing land encroachment and safety. Health Allowances Prep: Government teams assessed working conditions at rural clinics (including Bhawini and New Heaven) ahead of new sector-specific allowances. Municipal Funding: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg told Parliament municipalities may borrow from banks only with Government approval, and explained the consolidation of capital subventions into a single E26.5m fund. Sports—COSAFA Women’s Qualifier: Silver Strikers Ladies arrived in Gaborone for the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA 2026 qualifier, starting Friday against Costa do Sol. Roads Upgrade: Probase and Exim Bank assured King Mswati III that about 250km of untarred roads will be tarred at an estimated E1.6bn.