Vodacom & Tourism: Vodacom Lesotho has joined the LTDC’s “Re Bontše Lesotho” campaign by adopting Maseru District, pledging connectivity and mentorship to turn the capital into a stronger tourism destination through digital storytelling. Education & Skills: Econet’s Higherlife Foundation Lesotho sponsored five Basotho students to study in the US, with degrees spanning engineering, finance and neuroscience aligned to Lesotho’s industrialisation and development priorities. Electricity & Industry Risk: South Africa’s electricity generation fell 8.1% in June and is down for the 13th year in a row, a reminder that power reliability remains a key constraint for regional manufacturing and investment. Hydropower + AI Investment: Lesotho secured approval for the Kobong Project—US$6.2bn hydropower plus an AI data centre—aiming to shift the country toward exporting power and hosting AI-driven digital infrastructure. Trade & MSMEs: Lesotho MSMEs say they’re ready to sell across the AfCFTA after showcasing “Made in Lesotho” products at SADC Industrialization Week and returning with leads on rules of origin and digital marketing. Regional Water Security: Namibia warned ORASECOM members, including Lesotho, to strengthen basin-wide planning as El Niño risks could worsen water shortages in the Orange-Senqu River system. Bilateral Cooperation: India and Lesotho reviewed cooperation at the 6th JBCC in New Delhi, focusing on trade, agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy and capacity building, with the next meeting set for Maseru in 2027.