Trade Talks: India and SACU (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini) have agreed the terms of reference for a preferential trade agreement, with negotiations set to start by September and finish within a year. Energy Costs: Eswatini Electricity Company says it will file for a 2027 tariff review between mid-October and early November, but any increase depends on ESERA’s regulator process. Labour Scrutiny: Government has ordered probes into allegations against the Luke Commission, including labour-law breaches and governance/clinical concerns. Local Governance: The Ministry of Labour says it will follow up on new claims at the Phuzumoya Strategic Oil Reserve site involving foreign workers and wage issues. Youth & Skills: EYEOP targets 30,000 young people (at least 50% women) with skills, apprenticeships and jobs, while youth ambassadors and drone operators are set to depart for Taiwan allies. Agriculture & Climate: A World Bank review highlights maize, dairy, beef and vegetables as high-potential value chains, and EWADE handed over E300,000 in digital tools to boost farm monitoring. Sports & Culture: Eswatini’s FIDE Chess Olympiad squads are confirmed, and the COSAFA U-20 draw is set for Wednesday. Tourism Push: Eswatini’s events calendar was launched in Mozambique to drive regional arrivals. Weather Alert: Severe cold front conditions are expected, with temperatures around 4°C and freezing rain risk in western areas.