Solar & Energy: A new analysis says Africa’s solar boom is expanding fast, but much of it is “hidden” in distributed rooftop systems that often don’t show up in official stats—meaning Lesotho and the region may be seeing more panel installs than records suggest. Weather & Climate Risk: South Africa’s Weather Service issued Yellow Level 4 warnings for disruptive rain, damaging winds and possible snowfall over high areas, with knock-on effects reaching into Lesotho—an early heads-up for road safety and flood preparedness. Water & Environment Governance: Communities affected by Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II urged the New Development Bank to directly engage them and share a draft independent accountability mechanism for public consultation, citing unresolved livelihood, relocation and environmental concerns. Clean Power for Communities: Lesotho launched an upgraded Semonkong hydropower station aimed at providing more reliable electricity through the night, ending years of daytime-only power and reliance on diesel generators. Food Systems & Innovation: Aeroponics is being promoted as a soil-free, year-round farming approach that can support climate-smart food production, especially for young entrepreneurs. Health & Safety: Lesotho’s Safe and Inclusive Schools programme is rolling out in 300 primary schools to prevent, identify and respond to violence against learners, supported by GPE and UNICEF. Justice Reform: Government, with EU support, launched a fresh bid to improve coordination across the justice chain through a Justice Sector Coordination Forum to make case flow smoother and access to justice stronger. Digital Skills & Jobs: An AI Power Experience workshop is planned in Maseru to help Basotho entrepreneurs and young people apply AI in businesses and everyday work.