Water & Accountability: Villagers in Mokhotlong have filed a formal complaint against the African Development Bank over alleged damage linked to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, saying blasting and quarry work harmed homes, contaminated water, disrupted farms, and left compensation and relocation processes inadequate. Sports Governance: South Africa’s Safa is under heavy fire after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup departure was delayed by unresolved visa issues, with ministers calling it shocking and embarrassing. Gender in Sport: ZOC is hosting the ANOCA Zone VI Gender Equality and Diversity Forum in Victoria Falls, pushing women’s leadership, safe sport, safeguarding, and financing for women’s sport across the region. Lesotho Business & Finance: Letshego has called an AGM to seek approval for a P840m exit deal, selling multiple African assets at a discount as losses and FX pressures weigh on the group. Disaster Readiness: Mokhotlong’s District Disaster Management Team is training for Disaster Risk Reduction with World Vision support, focused on better protection of lives and property. Dairy Sector Push: Government and dairy stakeholders in Maseru are calling for stronger collaboration to revive Lesotho’s dairy industry, citing underused infrastructure, low milk output, and import dependence. Cross-Border Rules: SARS has introduced new vehicle border requirements for foreign-registered cars, including pre-declaration steps for travellers entering or leaving South Africa. Regional Trade & Policy: Lesotho reaffirmed cooperation with Korea and Africa on trade, investment, infrastructure, renewables, digital transformation, and skills, aligning with AfCFTA and Agenda 2063. Entrepreneurship: Sebabatso alumni in Maseru are taking an e-commerce and AI marketing training to help businesses reach wider markets. Humanitarian Risk: A study links prolonged drought in southern Africa (including Lesotho) to higher risk of violence against adolescents, highlighting the social cost of climate stress.