Water Infrastructure Update: Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 is still on track despite geological delays, with overall progress at 56.7% and R24bn spent of a R53bn budget; Polihali Dam is 53% complete and the 38km transfer tunnel is 58% complete, though poor underground conditions have slowed tunnel boring, while ministers are set to oversee the work and unveil newly completed Mabunyaneng and Khubelu bridges in Mokhotlong. Agriculture & Food Security: Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane says Lesotho’s low food output is driven largely by weak farming knowledge, urging farmers to share skills and have experts visit fields for practical advice; related efforts include a grain-production knowledge push and a plan to start purchasing food grains from registered farmers from 18 September. Value Addition for Wool & Mohair: A Lesotho Wool and Mohair roadshow is pushing youths to turn raw fibre into higher-value products, with support aimed at product development and market linkages. Health System Preparedness: WHO and the Pandemic Fund have handed Lesotho about M2.5m in medical and ICT equipment to speed outbreak detection and response. Telecoms Consumer Impact: Mobile data prices in Lesotho have fallen to M32.75 per GB (down from M42.00 in 2023), with competition and Starlink cited as key drivers. Trade & Exports: Lesotho secures duty-free U.S. market access under AGOA until 2028, protecting textiles, apparel and fisheries exports. Governance & Accountability: The DCEO says opposition MP Jane Lekunya has agreed to repay M6m linked to an alleged M109m agriculture tender fraud, while Lesotho Electricity Company executive suspensions are being criticised as dragging on too long.