Anti-migrant protests and labour risk: South Africa’s anti-migrant marches and door-to-door raids are pushing thousands of foreign workers to leave, and economists warn this could trigger labour shortages in construction, farming, hospitality, retail, transport and the informal economy. Illegal mining crackdown with Basotho link: In Gauteng, Operation Prosper led to the arrest of 217 suspected illegal miners at Losberg Kloof Mine, including more than 100 Lesotho nationals, with guns and ammunition seized. Cleveland mass shooting case: Defence for three Lesotho nationals accused of killing 13 at Jumpers informal settlement says they were wrongly linked and are not illegal miners; the State is set to oppose bail. Lesotho Highlands Water Project setback: The High Court (Constitutional Court) ruled compensation claims should go through the high court, affecting thousands of people and businesses seeking LHWP dam compensation. LHWP Phase II milestone: Polihali Dam construction has reached 50% completion and remains on track for reservoir impoundment in 2027/28. LNDC property misuse: Lesotho’s LNDC says tenants are misusing its facilities and owes about M50 million in rental arrears, planning to remove non-compliant tenants to attract proper investors. Trade and enterprise support: The Trade Ministry highlights progress under the Regional Value Chains Lesotho Plus (RVCL+) programme, including agro-processing and light manufacturing support and expanded market access for Basotho firms. Financial literacy push: NUL and the Central Bank of Lesotho launch a structured financial literacy programme to reduce consumer complaints tied to misunderstood contract terms. Road safety policy consultation: Lesotho seeks public input on a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy to create a modern, victim-centred compensation system. Off-grid and tech signals (regional business context): Volvo’s Apple Music OTA update and BanffPay’s unified payments API licence in Liberia point to ongoing consumer-tech and payments momentum across the region.