Corruption Watch: DCEO boss Sello Mants’o says corruption hits every Mosotho by blocking services and opportunities, draining funds meant for healthcare, education, roads and water, and even pushing low-quality procurement through favoritism. Hydropower & AI Investment: Lesotho signed a binding $6.2bn deal with Convalt Energy for the Kobong Hydropower and AI Data Centre Project—1,200MW of renewable power plus a green-powered AI data centre—aimed at energy independence, jobs and possible power exports (subject to feasibility, permits and financing). Water Infrastructure Progress: LHDA reports Polihali Dam Phase II is advancing, with rockfill placement and upstream concrete curb reaching elevation 2020; reservoir inundation is targeted for 2027. Regional Security & Migration: South Africa’s Ramaphosa condemned xenophobia and vigilantism, stressing immigration enforcement must be done by authorised officials. Trade & Logistics Links: Dubai Chambers met Lesotho’s PM Matekane to boost trade and investment, pointing to Dubai expertise in logistics, infrastructure and the digital economy. Disability Inclusion: Lesotho says assistive technology access is improving via a national priority products list and policy, plus low-cost device training—though funding and rollout gaps remain. Health Monitoring: Lesotho is investigating influenza-like illness reports across multiple districts while South Africa confirms a winter COVID-19 case.