Cabinet & Governance Shake-up: Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane carried out a major reshuffle, dismissing two ministers and reworking portfolios, with the government spokesperson admitting he doesn’t fully understand the rationale. Industrial Jobs Push: The LNDC launched its “Letsema” plan (2026–2031) aiming for 50,000 net new jobs and 100 homegrown industrialists, targeting import dependence and stagnation in “cut, make, trim” production. State Enterprise Accountability: A new Auditor-General report says the CAFI project’s spending capacity is stuck at 41% of its revised budget, deepening concerns over stalled private-sector stimulation. Agriculture & Food Security: The Ministry is finalising operations for the Ha Foso grain storage facility as farmers begin delivering grain to government centres; officials say the public will be informed once it is operational. Energy & Transport Costs: The Petroleum Fund clarified it does not supply petrol, but monitors pricing structures and the supply chain as fuel costs keep pushing up fares and basic goods prices. Water & Rights: The Ombudsman slammed the LHDA over displacement in Polihali, citing poor consultation and compensation failures that left families destitute. Regional Trade & Infrastructure: Botswana and Lesotho vowed to deepen cooperation through the binational commission, prioritising water, energy, trade, agriculture and investment.