Vehicle Safety Recall: The National Consumer Commission has urged Ford Ranger Double Cab owners to check their VINs after a safety recall covering 2,275 bakkies (2026–2027 models) over a side curtain airbag defect that could stop proper deployment and send a B-pillar trim piece flying in a crash; repairs will be done free of charge, and the affected vehicles were also exported to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini. Water Project Court Fight: South African contractor Esor is suing the Kopano Ke Matla joint venture in the Lesotho High Court, claiming about M165-million over work linked to the Polihali Transfer Tunnel under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Community Concerns on LHWP II: Civil society groups have asked the New Development Bank to directly engage affected communities and disclose a draft independent accountability mechanism for public input, citing unresolved issues around livelihoods, relocation and gender-based violence. Education & Child Protection: The Ministry of Education and Training is rolling out Safe and Inclusive Schools in 300 primary schools to protect learners from violence, supported by GPE and UNICEF. Traditional Medicine Protection: Traditional doctors in Lesotho are calling for stronger protection of indigenous medicinal plants and more investment in research and development. Labour Unrest: Precious Garments workers in Maseru have staged a strike over unpaid wages, reduced working hours and alleged diversion of production to other factories. Digital Health Push: Lesotho’s Digital Innovators Summit 2026 highlighted how AI and digital tools are reshaping healthcare training and delivery. Sport: Lesotho’s Tebello Ramakongoana finished third at the Sydney Marathon in 2:04:57, narrowly missing a higher podium spot in a tight finish.