Project Cash Crunch: Eswatini’s government says about E600m in approved projects are stalled because cash flow exists “on paper”, leaving contractors and communities waiting on schools, roads, water and livestock dipping tanks. Governance & Skills Funding: Allegations of “double-dipping” at Inseta have surfaced after a senior Transnet official linked to the audit and risk committee was paid while also working for the state, raising questions about compliance with public finance rules. Regional Logistics Push: Eswatini Railways brought Transnet Freight Rail and Transnet Engineering to the 58th EITF to market integrated cross-border rail logistics with Mozambique’s CFM. Trade & Market Access: The US has signed a two-year AGOA extension, keeping duty-free access for eligible African exporters through 2028. Digital Infrastructure Pressure: Civil rights groups want a pause on new South African data centres until water, land and electricity impacts are fully investigated. Security & Explosives: The Hawks arrested two men in Mpumalanga with explosives worth about R130,000, including detonators, as part of intelligence-led operations. Consumer Safety & Courts: Apple is taking a local company to court over alleged counterfeit iPhones seized at OR Tambo, seeking orders to stop dealing and trace the supply chain. Online Child Safety: South African experts warn teens are using platforms like OnlyFans and mainstream social media to solicit sexual content, complicating enforcement against child exploitation.