FMD Controls: Lesotho’s region is bracing for foot-and-mouth disease as Zimbabwe tightens cattle movement in Matabeleland North and South, urging farmers to avoid moving animals without veterinary clearance while cases remain confined to quarantined areas. FMD Vaccines for Lesotho: Botswana is set to supply 10,000 FMD vaccine doses to Botha-Bothe, where authorities plan to prioritise the most severe areas as Lesotho scrambles to protect livestock and manage trade impacts. Trade Facilitation: Lesotho launched the National Single Window in Maseru to streamline import and export licensing, cutting the need to shuttle between agencies and aiming to reduce processing times and costs. Digital Connectivity: Vodacom Lesotho rolled out enterprise satellite broadband (Starlink-powered) for reliable service in remote areas, offering primary and backup connectivity for businesses and public institutions. Road Jobs Dispute: In Qacha’s Nek, residents are questioning recruitment for the A4 road upgrade, alleging the initial job registration list didn’t match who was ultimately hired. Mining Health Claims: Tshiamiso Trust says silicosis and TB claims activity is rising, with 64% more lodgements year-on-year and R2.53bn already paid to 26,300 eligible mineworkers across Southern Africa. Textile Fraud Fallout: Cross-border asset forfeiture linked to illicit diversion from Lesotho’s Presitex/CGM Group clothing operations has been upheld, but respondents have appealed, leaving assets unrealised for now. Cyber Risk: Hungry Lion is reportedly targeted in a dark-web listing tied to a ransomware group, highlighting ongoing exposure of local point-of-sale systems. Agriculture & Climate: Lesotho is developing an El Niño preparedness action plan in Leribe, while wool and mohair leaders are being warned to diversify as synthetic alternatives threaten demand. Education & Skills: Nine Basotho students are heading to China under expanded education cooperation covering AI, agriculture, engineering and medicine. Tourism & Industry Events: The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation is running tourism sensitisation workshops, and the Lesotho Wine Festival returns for its 13th edition in October.