CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier: Red Roses reached the semi-finals after a 2-1 comeback win over Lesotho Defence Force and wins in the group, but they were hit by ZESCO Ndola Girls’ 2-0 defeat in the group decider; coach Khalid Ninyonzima said the loss is a “good test” ahead of tougher knockout games against South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Agriculture & disease control: Botswana is sending 10,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine to Botha-Bothe, where the Ministry of Agriculture says vaccination will be prioritised for the worst-hit areas as Lesotho struggles with limited supply. Football business: The Lesotho Football Association and Radisol Global Investments announced a strategic partnership to boost football’s commercial growth and sustainability. Governance & accountability: The Prime Minister’s Office dismissed claims linking PM Ntsokoane Matekane to a private VIP security company, saying any involvement was personal and not authorised by the PM. Climate preparedness: Leribe is developing an El Niño action plan after a district disaster workshop warned food insecurity could worsen. Tourism branding: Tourism officials soft-launched the Thaba-Bosiu identity logo to position the site as a branded destination ahead of Lesotho’s 60th independence celebrations. Digital push: A Digital Innovators Summit at the National Health Training College will focus on digital health innovation, including AI and healthcare data. Wool & mohair warning: Agriculture minister Selibe Mochoboroane urged wool and mohair farmers to diversify, including investing in abattoirs, as synthetic alternatives threaten demand. Regional travel trend: South Africa saw foreign arrivals rise 17% in July, with SADC visitors—including Lesotho—leading the surge.