Lesotho

Lesotho's parliament is questioning the cancellation of a M27-million dumpsite contract in Maseru. The city council claims the agreement was unlawful from the start, while members of parliament argue they remain responsible for the deal.

The closure of the hazardous Tšosane dumpsite in Maseru, Lesotho, has been delayed due to a dispute over a canceled M27.3-million contract, despite a court order mandating its shutdown.

Lesotho opposition leader Tšepo Lipholo is accused of links to alleged military training camps on farms in South Africa. He faces a treason charge related to these allegations.

The proposed Lesotho-South Africa-Botswana (LESABO) water transfer project aims to enhance Botswana's water security, support industrial development, and promote regional integration, as stated by President Advocate Duma Boko.

The HIV drug Lenacapavir, offering over 99% protection and administered twice yearly, is set for mass rollout in Southern Africa. The treatment has been approved after years of research and will be distributed across South Africa, Zambia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Mozambique.

Botswana and Lesotho have upgraded their cooperation framework to a Bi-National Commission (BNC), replacing the Joint Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC). The agreement establishing the BNC was signed in Maseru in July 2025.

Zipline, a Washington-backed logistics firm, plans to expand its drone delivery services across Africa by replicating its Rwanda model, which includes livestock insemination and cold-chain storage. A study by the company linked its services to a 17% increase in farmers' income from pork production, and it is negotiating with multiple African nations to establish new distribution centers.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will send special envoys across Africa to address diplomatic tensions caused by recent attacks on migrants. The violence, linked to unemployment and inequality, has prompted several nations to issue security advisories or evacuate citizens, while South Africa implemented a 'First Safe Country' asylum policy.

Violence against migrants in South Africa has intensified, with Mozambique reporting five citizens killed in anti-migrant attacks. Ghana repatriated hundreds of nationals following similar actions by Nigeria, while Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe warned citizens to avoid outdoor activities due to the violence. Al Jazeera attributes the surge to inequality, unemployment, and political narratives blaming foreigners for resource competition.