Hydropower & Pollution: Prime Minister Samuel Matekane officially launched an upgraded hydropower station in Semonkong, promising more reliable electricity and ending years of night-time darkness that relied on costly diesel generators—cutting pollution while supporting the 2030 goal of universal access. Climate Risk & Food Security: Southern Africa’s seasonal outlook warns of below-normal rainfall across parts of the region, including Lesotho, with generally above-normal temperatures—raising pressure on crops, water and livestock during key rainy-season months. Winter Livestock Losses: In Mokhotlong, heavy snowfall killed dozens of sheep, exposing gaps in disaster preparedness: warnings may reach farmers, but infrastructure and financial protection are missing when extreme weather hits. Watershed Restoration: The Sebapala Integrated Watershed Management project closed after four years, with communities and nearly 1,000 volunteers restoring degraded rangelands and strengthening watershed management in the Lower Senqu Basin, supported by UNDP and the GEF. Digital Resilience for Remote Areas: Vodacom Lesotho launched enterprise satellite broadband using Starlink, offering managed connectivity for businesses and public institutions where terrestrial networks are slow or hard to deploy. Maternal Health & Access: Lesotho is among countries training male midwives to address rural health-worker shortages; one male midwife serves pregnant women in remote clinics, with arrangements to ensure women can request female staff if they prefer.