Illegal Mining Crackdown: South African security forces arrested 217 suspected illegal miners at Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria under Operation Prosper, including more than 100 undocumented migrants from Lesotho, plus Mozambicans and Zimbabweans; police seized AK-47 ammunition and other mining equipment. Bail Fight in Cleveland Case: The State is set to oppose bail for three Lesotho nationals accused of the Jumpers informal settlement mass shooting that killed 13 people; defence says the men were wrongly linked and claims coercion over confession statements. Trade & Enterprise Support: Lesotho’s Trade Minister says the Regional Value Chains Lesotho Plus (RVCL+) programme is boosting agro-processing and light manufacturing, with 102 companies taking part in international trade fairs and Basotho products reaching Europe, Japan and South Africa. Water Project Update: Polihali Dam Phase II construction has reached 50% completion, with the project still on track for reservoir impoundment in 2027/28. Industrial Land Management: LNDC says tenants are misusing its properties and owes about M50 million in outstanding rent, warning of an operation to remove non-compliant tenants to attract genuine investors. Health Watch (TB): A SADC TB report flags plateauing progress and funding pressure, with Lesotho recording the highest TB incidence in the region. Road Safety Policy: Lesotho’s Finance Ministry seeks public input on a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy to create a modern, victim-centred compensation system. Off-Grid Tourism (Context): Lonely Planet highlights 2026 off-grid travel destinations, including a “mountain kingdom” accessible through South Africa.