Road & Connectivity: Lesotho’s Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane has launched the M1.4bn Matlali–Lebakeng road project, upgrading a 45km route to bitumen, adding a 1.4km link to ’Melikane Combined School, and building major bridges over the Tsoelike, Lijabatho, ’Melikane and Senqu rivers; the contract is with China International Water and Electric Corporation, targeting completion in Feb 2030. Digital Economy: In Maseru, MICSTI Minister Nthati Moorosi led the sod-turning for a new digital studio at Makoanyane Square and signed digital policies under E-Government Phase II, aimed at skills, digital marketing and entrepreneurship. Financial Inclusion: The Central Bank of Lesotho is pushing financial literacy in Quthing, highlighting the upgraded Lesotho Switch (LesSwitch) and the CBL Investment Portal to boost interoperable mobile money and ATM access. Energy Deal: Lesotho signed a $6.2bn Project Kobong deal with Convalt Energy for a 1,200MW hydropower plant plus an AI data centre, with hopes of shifting from importing electricity to exporting. Governance & Data: Finance Minister Dr Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane says Lesotho’s digital census achieved very good coverage despite snow and network disruptions, supporting better policy and resource allocation. Politics: The IEC accepted a court ruling ordering reinstatement of four deregistered parties, signalling continued legal checks on electoral administration. Regional Business & Tech: Google expanded Ask Gemini in Chrome to Lesotho and other African markets, while Lesotho’s diplomatic ties with Qatar and a Uganda microfinance study visit point to continued partnership-building.