Drought & Youth Safety: A new Lancet Planetary Health study links prolonged drought in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Lesotho with a higher risk of violence against adolescents, showing how climate stress spills into schools, homes and workplaces. Lesotho Identity Access: Lesotho’s Home Affairs and Police are doing doorstep visits to help elderly people and persons with disabilities get National Identity Cards, a key document for social protection, banking, healthcare and voting. SARS Border Rules: From 1 June 2026, South Africa requires travellers in foreign-registered vehicles (including Lesotho) to declare vehicle details to SARS before crossing, with a Temporary Import Permit and online options to reduce delays. Lesotho Energy Planning: The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority is seeking consultants for a floating solar feasibility study on Katse and Mohale reservoirs, aiming to cut energy import dependence and support scalable power. Entrepreneurship & AI: Sebabatso alumni in Maseru are training in e-commerce and AI-powered marketing to help Basotho businesses reach wider markets. Regional Trade & Travel: SADC justice ministers in Victoria Falls are set to push the Draft SADC Tourism UNIVISA to make regional tourism travel easier. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Mozambique says five of its citizens were killed in South Africa’s Mossel Bay violence, while South African police confirm two deaths—highlighting ongoing tensions and repatriation efforts. Business & Markets: Momentum Group held a Capital Markets Day to reassure investors on its impact strategy and earnings targets amid a tough operating environment.