Romantasy & Basotho myths: South Africa’s “romantasy” boom is drawing African authors to local folklore, with one writer openly riffing on Lesotho’s Thaba Bosiu myths as inspiration. AfCON on SuperSport: SuperSport secured rights to beam AfCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers through to finals, with matches across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. NUL leadership standoff: After a Court of Appeal order, National University of Lesotho’s acting VC Kananelo Mosito says a council suspension has no lawful effect, escalating a governance dispute. Red Cross politics worry: Opinion raises concern that a new Lesotho Red Cross Society board president linked to RFP activism could clash with Red Cross neutrality ahead of El Niño. El Niño human cost: A new study projects heat from El Niño could kill about 42 Basotho between September and February, with Maseru most affected and disaster readiness constrained by funds. Cybersecurity Bill 2026: Stakeholders meet in Maseru to refine the proposed law, with freedom of expression and privacy concerns still in focus. Mokorotlo protection: The Ministry of Law launches a Mokorotlo collective mark project with WIPO support to fight imitations and boost artisans’ earnings. Money Month: Central Bank-led “Smart Money Talks” reached about 701,000 people, urging Basotho to talk openly about saving, borrowing and fraud risks. St Angela Home upgrade: Vodacom Lesotho Foundation refurbishes the Maseru children’s home, fixing roofs, adding solar geysers and pumps, and restoring dignity. Mokhotlong Highlands Marathon: LHDA injects M300,000 to revive the December race tied to the LHWP’s 40th anniversary, targeting 650 runners.