Creative Industries Finance: ESWACOS has opened applications for its Fund for Creativity and Artist Development under the Creative Industries Development Fund, offering grants of up to E5,000 per project for recording, music videos, publishing, marketing, digital distribution and related professional development for registered members. Aviation Standards & Trade: ESWACAA and SADC Aviation Safety Organisation hosted an ICAO regional workshop on Aircraft Classification Rating/Pavement Classification Rating (ACR/PCR), stressing that modern, harmonised air infrastructure standards are key to boosting trade and connectivity. Regional Fisheries Governance: SADC renewed the board leadership of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre in Maputo, reappointing Stanley Ndara as chair for a second term, with priorities including vessel registers and reducing reliance on donor funding. Energy & Infrastructure Deal Watch: A new report revisits Eswatini’s Taiwan-backed Phuzumoya Strategic Oil Reserve plan, raising questions about affordability and who benefits as the country faces high unemployment and poverty. Industry Reliability in Sugar: SKF, via Eswatini distributor CG Trading, supported a lubrication system upgrade using its Single Line automatic grease system across six sugar mills to cut grease use and improve reliability and compliance. Diplomacy & Investment Signals: King Mswati III says Azerbaijan and the UAE expressed interest in investing in Eswatini’s energy, petroleum, infrastructure and services sectors. Culture & Tourism Flow: Ngwenya Border Post saw heavy traffic as visitors streamed in for the MTN Bushfire Festival, while the festival wrapped up with standout performances and cross-border cultural exchange.