Dairy Revival Push: Government and dairy stakeholders in Maseru called for tighter collaboration to revive Lesotho’s dairy sector, citing underused infrastructure, low milk output and heavy import dependence, and urging a practical roadmap through partnerships and improved breeding, veterinary access, market infrastructure and farmer finance. Regional Fisheries Governance: SADC renewed the board leadership of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre in Maputo, keeping Stanley Ndara as chair for a second term as the region targets illegal fishing, strengthens capacity and rolls out a regional fishing vessel register. Aviation Standards for Trade: ICAO and regional aviation bodies held a workshop in Eswatini with Lesotho among participants to advance Aircraft and Pavement Classification Rating standards, stressing that modern, harmonised air infrastructure underpins connectivity and economic growth. Lesotho Energy Planning: LHDA seeks a consultancy for a floating solar feasibility study on Katse and Mohale reservoirs, aiming to cut electricity import dependence and guide project phasing, sizing and tender documentation. Road Tensions in Semphetenyane: Residents protested poor road conditions by burning tyres and threatening a prolonged blockage, disputing claims that rehabilitation is complete and blaming delays on unresolved water-pipe issues. Nutrition Messaging Support: The Lesotho Red Cross Society, with UNICEF support, met district nutrition teams to strengthen community nutrition messages under the Ntlafatsa Bana programme using risk communication and community engagement. Kao Mine Shutdown: Storm Mountain Diamonds said it will cease operations at the Kao Mine by June 30 due to unsustainable fuel costs and weak global diamond prices, moving the site to care and maintenance and affecting hundreds of workers.