Disability & Livelihoods: Zimbabwe’s National Disability Expo 2026 will feature an empowerment package for persons with disabilities, including residential stands, livestock, solar equipment and support tools for small-scale mining. Civic Space Under Pressure: Eswatini’s LGBTI group ESGM is back in court after years of registration battles, arguing for freedom of association despite government grounds tied to customary law. SME Finance Push: Government says an E80m SME funding initiative linked to AFSIA/AeTrade aims to unlock affordable finance and new export opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Standards for Market Access: Senate leaders and ESWASA officials say proposed ESWASA law changes could make compliance mandatory, helping SMEs meet certification needs to reach bigger markets. Tax Reality Check: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg tells MPs the ERS target of nearly E18bn domestic taxes is now “unattainable” given global conditions. Food & Trade Compliance: Commerce, Industry and Trade says inspections will intensify after a Mbabane restaurant closure over alleged non-compliance, including high-alcohol sales concerns. Regional Integration: King Mswati III urges stronger Eswatini–Zambia cooperation across trade, mining, forestry, manufacturing and security, calling for higher intra-regional trade. Security Services: A new cash-in-transit vehicle is unveiled to improve crew protection and reduce attacks, with operations spanning South Africa and Eswatini. Connectivity Costs: Pricing data flags Eswatini among the world’s most expensive fixed broadband markets, pointing to infrastructure and competition challenges.