Water & Accountability: Villagers in Mokhotlong say the Lesotho Highlands Water Project has damaged homes, contaminated water, and disrupted farms, with claims of inadequate compensation and weak consultation as they petition AfDB for redress. Justice: A Lesotho national, Selebalo Mokoena, received life imprisonment for the premeditated Komani farm murders in South Africa, also convicted for entering and remaining without valid documents. Sport & Governance: Bafana Bafana’s World Cup visa saga keeps sparking fallout in South Africa, with officials trading blame and questions lingering over SAFA administration and leadership accountability. Diaspora Safety & Xenophobia: After anti-immigrant violence in South Africa’s Western Cape, Mozambique says Mozambicans were killed while police confirm only two deaths, and multiple countries—including Lesotho—issued travel warnings to citizens. Gender & Sport: ZOC leads an ANOCA Zone VI Gender Equality and Diversity Forum in Victoria Falls, pushing women’s leadership, safe sport, safeguarding, and maternity rights in athletics. Climate & Youth Harm: A study links prolonged drought in Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique to a higher risk of violence against adolescents. Culture & Faith: Lesotho marked Queen ‘Masenate’s 50th birthday with Holy Mass at Mofumahali oa Tlholo Roman Catholic Church, blending royal celebration with Basotho cultural pride. Food Security & Nutrition: Lesotho Red Cross and UNICEF partners strengthen nutrition messaging in Leribe under the Ntlafatsa Bana push, using community engagement to close gaps. Local Development: Government and dairy stakeholders in Maseru call for a practical roadmap to revive Lesotho’s dairy sector, citing low production and heavy import reliance.