Industrial Investment: Eswatini Quantum Works (Pty) Ltd is set to build a E600m+ factory at the Royal Science and Technology Park in Nokwane under the Special Economic Zone programme, producing aluminium and copper cables for export and creating about 200 jobs in the initial phase. Trade & Compliance: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade says it will intensify inspections nationwide after a Mbabane Chinese restaurant was shut down over alleged non-compliance, including complaints about high-alcohol beverage sales. Agribusiness & Exports: Eswatini’s agriculture ministry says it is moving through foot-and-mouth disease “declining phase” steps to regain fresh beef and game meat export access, targeting “free with vaccination” and “free without vaccination” pathways after WOAH assessment. Finance & Industry Support: MPs want government to explore using EswatiniBank to manage certain government funds, while keeping the Central Bank of Eswatini’s role intact, as the bank seeks recapitalisation. Regional Diplomacy for Industry: King Mswati III urged stronger Eswatini–Zambia cooperation across trade, mining, forestry and manufacturing, and called for AfCFTA-linked growth. Business & Energy: Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo says King Mswati III granted him Eswatini citizenship and a diplomatic passport, citing discussions on infrastructure development, energy security and industrialisation. Tourism & Services: eSwatini reported a rise in arrivals during the recent festival weekend, with higher occupancy in major towns and increased air traffic at King Mswati III International Airport.