Labour Unrest at Precious Garments: Trade minister Motlatsi Maqelepo has ordered the LNDC to investigate after workers protested reduced hours, lower pay and delayed benefits. He says the demonstration exposed gaps in real-time communication between factories, the LNDC and his ministry. Justice System Overhaul: With EU support, government launched a new Justice Sector Coordination Forum to improve coordination across the justice chain and speed up case transitions. Digital Airtime Push: Vodacom Lesotho introduced Dynamic Airtime, letting customers buy airtime electronically from as low as M1.50, cutting reliance on physical vouchers for both users and vendors. Court Orders Cannabis Release: Police were ordered to return a 500kg medicinal cannabis consignment worth over M1.2 million after the High Court ruled the seizure and detention unlawful. Parliament Oversight: The PAC ordered the Health Ministry to verify a Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital paediatric head’s credentials after concerns over inconsistencies in his documents. Tourism and LHWP: Government admitted it has not fully harnessed tourism and economic opportunities for LHWP communities, saying more attractions and community-focused activities are needed. AI Skills for Youth: A workshop in October will train Basotho entrepreneurs and professionals to use AI for business and income in the digital economy. Independence Drive 1000: Sechaba Milling and ZMG Isuzu launched a 1,000km expedition across all 10 districts ahead of Lesotho’s 60th independence celebrations.