AI & Copyright: Basotho creatives say AI is eating into design, photography and publishing work, while Lesotho’s copyright law still dates to 1989, leaving creators stuck doing unpaid “correction” jobs. Women’s Wool & Mohair Trade: Weavers in Maseru’s Hatoa Mose Mosali report steady production but weak market access, with high equipment costs and limited exhibitions blocking growth. Electricity Equity: Ha-Koili residents in the Roma Valley accuse authorities of skipping their area in rural electrification, leaving homes on wood fires and candles while neighbours get power. Energy Oversight: The Auditor-General’s office has spent M12 million on a forensic audit into alleged wrongdoing at the Lesotho Electricity Company, raising budget questions in Parliament. Land & Water Deal: The Land Administration Authority and LHDA settle a long ground-rent dispute with a M121 million payment, tied to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Agriculture Risk Management: The Agriculture Ministry reviews its smart subsidy and insurance pilot, while farmers are urged to act early on El Niño warnings using climate-smart practices. SADC Industrial Push: Lesotho’s PM will attend the SADC summit in Durban, with industrialisation, infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals on the agenda. Trade Talks: India and SACU sign terms of reference to restart a preferential trade agreement, targeting tariff cuts in areas like machinery, pharmaceuticals and textiles—Lesotho included. Youth & Productive Work: Youth leaders call for stronger support for choral music and for youth to embrace agriculture and other productive sectors for jobs and independence. Regional Mining Safety: Lesotho confirms some citizens were among illegal miners killed in a disused mine collapse in South Africa, though numbers are still being verified.