Hydropower + AI Investment: Lesotho signed a binding $6.2bn (98bn maloti) deal with Convalt Energy for Project Kobong—1,200MW hydropower paired with a green AI data centre—aimed at energy independence, job creation and cutting reliance on imported electricity, though feasibility and regulatory steps still remain. Security + Jobs: Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane pledged 500 more recruits to the Lesotho Defence Force, citing drug trafficking and substance abuse as a growing threat to youth and promising decisive action against dealers. Digital Skills Push: Basotho youth were urged to embrace technology and AI for public development at Maseru’s Digital Innovators Summit, with government also highlighting digitisation plans for water systems supported by the EU. Labour + Services Access: LEPEU brought union services closer to members in Mapoteng, including dispute resolution support and updates on bargaining councils, with a health-sector council in the works. Regional Migration Tensions: South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest continues to spill over regionally, with Mozambique disputing casualty claims and several countries—including Lesotho—urging citizens to stay cautious while Pretoria sends envoys to manage fallout. Public Finance Accountability: Lesotho’s Ministry of Finance will train ministries on asset registration from June 15 after Auditor General reports flagged gaps in how government assets are tracked. GBV Coordination: Stakeholders were urged to revive and strengthen Lesotho’s GBV coordination forum to improve prevention, protection, response and survivor support through better multi-sector collaboration.