AGOA Boost for Exports: Lesotho secured a two-year extension of duty-free U.S. market access under AGOA to December 2028, protecting key textiles, apparel and fisheries exports after recent tariff pressure. Early Childhood Infrastructure: The Ministry of Education and Training is pushing ECCD and reception-class facilities, handing over new classrooms and sanitation at Ntjabane Government Primary School and planning wider rollout. Trade & Quality Push: Lesotho launched the 2026 National Quality Awards to strengthen quality systems and competitiveness for regional integration and continental trade. Education-to-Industry Skills: Injini is funding an AI venture builder for early-stage EdTech teams across Southern Africa, with Lesotho among eligible countries. Factory Labour Tensions: Trade Minister Motlatsi Maqelepo ordered LNDC to investigate a Precious Garments labour dispute after workers protested reduced hours, wages and delayed payments. Corruption Asset Recovery: The DCEO says opposition MP Jane Lekunya agreed to repay M6-million linked to an alleged M109-million agriculture tender fraud. Food Security Procurement: DMA will start buying food grains from registered farmers from 18 September, buying limited volumes and storing produce at new logistics infrastructure. Climate Risk Warning: Environment and Forestry urged preparation for below-normal rainfall and intense heat in 2026/27, with heavier rains expected early 2027. Circular Innovation Spotlight: Lesotho-linked finalists featured in Cape Town’s GreenPitch challenge, where Pee-Cycling won for converting urine into fertiliser and non-potable water.