AGOA Boost for Textiles: The US Senate extended AGOA for two more years, protecting Lesotho’s preferential market access that underpins textile and apparel jobs. SADC Industrial Push: South Africa takes over the SADC chair as leaders meet in Durban, with migration, trade, critical minerals, industrialisation and security on the agenda. Trade Talks with India: India and SACU signed Terms of Reference to launch negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement, with talks expected to start within a month and conclude within a year—covering goods, rules of origin, customs and SPS. Electricity Equity Row: Ha-Koili residents in Roma Valley complain they’re being skipped in rural electrification rollouts, leaving homes without power lines and affecting study, small businesses and food storage. Agriculture Risk Management: The Agriculture Ministry reviewed a Smart Subsidy and Agriculture Insurance pilot, aiming to protect farmers from drought, erratic rainfall, floods and livestock disease. Wool & Mohair Value Chain: Baokunyaoda says it’s improving wool and mohair farmer returns through faster payments and more direct links to international buyers. Copyright vs AI: Lesotho’s AI-driven creative economy is outpacing a copyright law stuck since 1989, squeezing designers and photographers. Youth Bill Debate: Parliament’s Social Cluster Committee wants the Youth Bill reframed to prioritise youth development and real participation in decision structures. LEC Forensic Audit: The Auditor-General’s office spent M12 million on a forensic audit into Lesotho Electricity Company issues, raising budget adequacy questions. SADC Performance Score: A SADC assessment puts regional performance at 5.06/10, citing weak growth and youth unemployment despite progress in security and agriculture.