Severe Weather Impacts Lesotho: Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted travel, closed border gates, damaged homes and killed livestock, with families left homeless and pregnant ewes dying after being trapped in snow. Climate Risk for Farmers: Ahead of an El Niño season, farmers were urged to act now—adjust planting times, improve water management, protect soil moisture and use climate-smart practices to reduce drought and flood losses. Agriculture Insurance Review: The Agriculture Ministry reviewed a Smart Subsidy and Agriculture Insurance pilot, aiming to build an insurance system that uses reliable data to protect farmers from climate-related risks and support investment. Wool & Mohair Value Chain: Farmers and brokers highlighted faster payments and better market access in Lesotho’s wool and mohair trade, while hybrid ram and buck recipients requested training on animal care to cut issues like diarrhoea and mites. Youth Participation Debate: Parliament’s Social Cluster Committee chair Mokhothu Makhalanyane called for a Youth Bill that institutionalises youth representation in decision structures, not just consultations. Circular Economy Opportunity: A regional circular innovation challenge offers R250,000 for businesses with circularity solutions and prototypes ready for testing. Tourism Reform Roadmap: Lesotho’s tourism and hospitality sector is adopting a three-year reform plan to tackle inefficiencies, skills gaps and infrastructure shortfalls.