Livestock & Disaster Preparedness: Winter snowfall is killing livestock in Mokhotlong, with farmers reporting they received warnings but still lacked the infrastructure and financial protection to save herds, exposing gaps in Lesotho’s disaster readiness. Digital Trade Facilitation: Lesotho launched the Lesotho National Single Window in Maseru to streamline import/export licensing and permits online, cutting processing times and reducing the need to shuttle between agencies. Enterprise Connectivity: Vodacom Lesotho rolled out a managed enterprise satellite broadband service powered by Starlink, targeting reliable primary and backup connectivity for businesses and public institutions in hard-to-reach areas. Regional Governance: Lesotho hosted the Africa SOE Corporate Governance Summit in Maseru, focusing on turning state-owned enterprises into accountable, globally competitive institutions. Cross-Border Asset Recovery: Courts in Lesotho and South Africa froze assets linked to a major clothing industry fraud involving Presitex and CGM Group, though respondents have appealed and no assets have yet been realised. Agriculture & Animal Health: Botswana donated 100,000 FMD vaccine doses to Lesotho, as South Africa expands regional vaccination support to contain outbreaks. Energy/Water Infrastructure: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development highlighted support for Lesotho’s Metolong Dam programme, citing benefits for households, schools and broader economic activity. Entrepreneurship & Youth: SPELLING A Business Africa (SABA) combined a national spelling contest with business pitches for learners, pushing ideas that tackle community problems. Livelihoods & Skills: A new push to unlock diaspora investment potential is underway through a remittances–investment framework workshop in Maseru.