Electricity Tariffs: Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) can legally apply for tariff adjustments every two years, Natural Resources and Energy Minister Prince Lonkhokhela says, citing a 2012 agreement and noting EEC imports about 70% of power while targeting higher local generation. Utility Financial Pressure: EEC is reported to be E231.1m in the red, with losses worsened by vandalism and copper theft, while EEC signals another tariff application for 2027/28. Food & Agri-Imports: NAMBoard will enforce a 24% levy on imported edible oils from September 1, aiming to tighten compliance and protect local production. Trade Talks (India–SACU): India and SACU signed Terms of Reference to launch negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement, with talks expected to start within a month and conclude within a year, covering goods and key trade rules. Drought Risk: El Niño advisories raise drought fears for Eswatini, with warnings for water, agriculture, health, disaster risk and energy infrastructure. Youth & Skills: Government’s EYEOP targets 30,000 young people (including at least 15,000 young women) with skills, entrepreneurship and employment support. Agriculture Value Chains: A World Bank review highlights maize, dairy, beef and vegetables as priority value chains—if investment shifts toward market-linked systems. Aviation Services: RENAC expands aviation services, including ground handling requests from an international airline operator. Language & Media: ICT urges broadcasters to standardise SiSwati terminology and grammar to protect the language’s integrity. Social Welfare: 114 street children and vulnerable people were relocated to safe shelters ahead of severe cold weather. Procurement Warning: The MNRE warns of a fraudulent tender email using a non-official address.