Border Corruption Crackdown: A Border Management Authority official was arrested over an alleged R600 bribe to fraudulently endorse a Lesotho passport at Maseru Port of Entry, as authorities face renewed pressure to clamp down on illegal immigration and corruption. Immigration Pressure in the Region: South Africa’s anti-migrant protests have escalated into door-to-door raids, with economists warning that thousands of departures could trigger labour shortages across farms, construction, hospitality, retail and the informal economy. Lesotho in Japan Travel Rules: Japan says only three African countries—Lesotho, Mauritius and Tunisia—qualify for visa-free short stays, but only for holders of machine-readable passports meeting ICAO standards. Health & Youth Focus: Lesotho marked World Population Day with calls for parents to talk meaningfully with adolescent girls about safe sexual and reproductive health services, alongside efforts to support youth aspirations. Road Safety Policy Consultations: The Ministry of Finance is collecting public views on a new Motor Vehicle Accident Fund policy (2026–2031), including whether compensation should cover everyone, even foreign nationals. Community Support: Standard Lesotho Bank launched its third Winter Drive to deliver warm clothing, bedding and food to vulnerable groups across the country. Sports & Court Update: Three Lesotho nationals accused in South Africa’s Cleveland mass shooting face a bail fight, with defence arguing they were wrongly linked to illegal mining and residents demanding bail be denied.