Trade & Investment: Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry renewed efforts to deepen economic ties with Lesotho, flagging opportunities in mining, precious stones, textiles and clothing, and offering business meetings and exhibitions to boost bilateral trade. Textiles & Jobs: Trade and Industry Minister Motlatsi Maqelepo ordered the LNDC to investigate labour disruptions at Precious Garments after workers protested reduced hours, unpaid wages and delayed payments, with officials also calling for faster, real-time factory reporting. AI Skills for Basotho: A Future AI workshop in Maseru (21–22 Oct) will train entrepreneurs, professionals and youth to use AI for business and participation in the digital economy. Local Manufacturing & Transport: Sechaba Milling and ZMG Isuzu launched the Independence Drive 1000, a 1,000km expedition across all 10 districts to showcase what Lesotho can produce, build and move. Tourism Link to LHWP: Government admitted it has not fully harnessed Lesotho Highlands Water Project tourism and economic benefits for surrounding communities, citing gaps beyond hotel construction. Consumer Safety: Woolworths recalled WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo in multiple countries including Lesotho after a bacterium was detected, urging customers to stop using and return for refunds. Digital Infrastructure: WIOCC secured $300m to expand Africa’s fibre, data centres and subsea assets, with Lesotho listed among its telecom shareholders. Medicinal Cannabis Case: Lesotho police were ordered to return a 500kg medicinal cannabis consignment worth over M1.2m after a court ruled the seizure and detention were unlawful.