Hydropower + AI investment: Convalt Energy has signed a binding $6.2bn (98bn maloti) deal with Lesotho to build the 1,200MW Kobong Hydropower and AI Data Centre in Mokhotlong, aiming to cut electricity imports and position Lesotho as a green energy and digital hub, though feasibility and approvals still come first. Trade diplomacy: Lesotho’s PM Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane met Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg to strengthen trade and investment links, highlighting Dubai expertise in logistics, infrastructure and the digital economy, with talk of a possible Dubai–Lesotho business forum. Security + jobs: PM Matekane pledged to recruit 500 more soldiers into the LDF as Lesotho targets drug trafficking and substance abuse among youth. Connectivity for growth: Senekane Primary School in Berea received a new telecoms tower and kitchen, with Econet Telecom Lesotho saying improved network coverage can boost access to information and mobile money. Digital skills push: Maseru’s Digital Innovators Summit urged Basotho youth to embrace technology and discussed digitising water systems with EU support. Public finance accountability: The Ministry of Finance will start asset-registration training from June 15 after Auditor General reports flagged gaps in how government assets are recorded. Regional migration risk: South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest continues to drive advisories and repatriation moves across the region, including warnings issued to Lesotho citizens to stay vigilant. GBV coordination: Stakeholders in Lesotho were urged to revive and strengthen the Anti-GBV Coordination Forum to improve prevention, protection and survivor support.