LEWA Mini-Grids: Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) granted licence exemptions to One Power Lesotho for seven rural mini-grid projects covering 70 villages, aiming to speed electricity access while keeping pricing, safety and standards regulated. Inclusive Growth Fund Uptake: Government says only M19m of the M400m Inclusive Growth Fund loan facility has been disbursed so far, with limited awareness blamed; officials plan to intensify communication as applications move slowly through review stages. Lesotho National Dairy Crisis: Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane told the Senate the government is working to resolve non-payment to farmers and a long-running ownership dispute after South African operator Denmar left the plant. Mobile Network Benchmark: Econet Telecom Lesotho was named Lesotho’s fastest mobile network by Ookla (Speedtest Verified) for 1H 2026, as it continues 5G expansion and 4G strengthening. AfCFTA MSME Push: A Maseru B2B seminar linked about 40 MSMEs to potential buyers as part of a workshop helping local businesses use regional trade agreements and AfCFTA opportunities. School Feeding Shock: GroundUp reports that after US funding cuts, Semonkong pupils are getting smaller, less nutritious meals, with maize-meal down sharply per pupil and cooking oil supplies also reduced. Transport Cost Pressure on Food Exports: SARB says higher fuel-driven transport costs are weighing on South African agricultural exports to neighbours, raising pressure across the food supply chain. Science & Skills: Eskom Expo International Science Fair opened with Lesotho among international participants, spotlighting research pathways for young scientists. Infrastructure for LHWP: LHDA completed a R2.3bn access road network for LHWP Phase II, designed to support Polihali Dam and transfer tunnel construction and ease heavy freight movement.