AI & Diplomacy: China’s FM Wang Yi met Lesotho’s FM Limpho Tau in Shanghai, backing Lesotho’s signing to establish WAICO and urging Global South capacity-building, plus Chinese firms investing and Lesotho products entering China. Climate & MSMEs: Lesotho launched a M68m Climate Resilience and Preparedness Support Facility to help MSMEs absorb droughts, floods and heavy snowfall, with government covering up to 80% of approved investments. SDGs in Focus: Lesotho reaffirmed its SDG push at the UN High-Level Political Forum, highlighting progress and priorities across water, energy, industry, cities and partnerships. Agriculture & Livelihoods: In Quthing, the ROLL project begins charcoal-production training to turn invasive shrubs into income, while nutrition clubs in Lesotho’s communities get refresher training to strengthen child health messaging. Regional Trade & Logistics: South Africa’s road freight bodies (RFA and SAFLA) signed an MoU to cut customs delays and border friction, while SACU leadership rotates to Botswana for the next year. Consumer & Transport Safety (Region): South Africa’s NCC issued a Ford recall for certain 2026 Transit/Transit Custom/Tourneo Custom models sold in SA and exported to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini due to a transmission fault affecting first gear or reverse.