Education & Skills: Namibia is ranked 4th on the continent for participation in formal, non-formal and informal education and training, with the ILO urging lifelong learning as a policy priority as technology and work patterns change. Weather Watch (SA): South Africa faces a cold, wet and windy spell, with a yellow warning for damaging winds in parts of the Eastern Cape and advisories for very cold conditions in the Northern and Western Cape. Migration Policy (Ireland): Lesotho is indirectly affected by Ireland’s updated visa rules, with Minister Colm Brophy saying the changes align Ireland with UK/Schengen practices and include visa requirements introduced for Lesotho nationals in 2025. Digital Push in Lesotho: In Maseru, the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Nthati Moorosi, led a sod-turning for a new digital studio at Makoanyane Square and signed digital policies under the E-Government Project Phase II. Women Farmers & Food Security: The Rural Women’s Assembly of Southern Africa calls for governments to put women smallholder farmers at the centre of food and climate policy, highlighting Lesotho’s participation in the regional dialogue. GBV Spotlight: A Lesotho-focused piece warns that gender-based violence thrives behind fear and silence, urging stronger action to break the cycle. Tech for Users: Google’s Ask Gemini in Chrome rollout expands to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Lesotho included in the broader supported locales. World Cup Focus (Regional): Mexico and South Africa kick off the 2026 World Cup in Group A at Estadio Azteca, with attention on how the opener could shape the tournament’s early momentum.