RFP Power Struggle: Prime Minister Sam Matekane has moved to curb Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) internal activity by barring party officials from convening “chillas” and other events without NEC or his approval, as Lebona Lephema presses his bid to challenge party leadership. Electricity Equity: Ha-Koili residents in the Roma Valley say they’re being skipped in rural electrification rollouts, leaving homes on wood fires and candles while neighbours get power—hurting study, small businesses and food storage. Court & Public Funds: A Maseru court deferred a DCEO case against former LNLVIP officials after lawyers failed to file the new Form L under 2026 Criminal Litigation Rules; meanwhile Parliament’s PAC chair says PAC can’t prosecute and urges action by DCEO/LMPS. Energy Sector Oversight: The Office of the Auditor-General spent about M12.0m on a forensic audit into alleged wrongdoing at Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC), raising budget and governance questions. Agriculture Risk Management: The Agriculture Ministry reviewed its Smart Subsidy and Agriculture Insurance pilot, focusing on climate-risk protection and the data needed to build an insurance system. Trade & Regional Deals: India and SACU signed Terms of Reference to start negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement, with Lesotho among the bloc members. Tourism Reform Roadmap: Lesotho’s tourism and hospitality sector adopted a three-year joint reform plan aimed at boosting investment, fixing skills and infrastructure gaps, and improving laws to protect the industry. Wool & Mohair Business: Baokunyaoda says it’s improving wool and mohair payments and market access for farmers by cutting intermediaries and linking clips to international buyers.