Roads & Jobs in Focus: Lesotho’s Tikoe Circle (Kofi Annan) street-light project was officially switched on, with the PM saying it will improve safety and create local employment, while residents in Semphetenyane wait for road construction to start after crushed stones were delivered but activity has stalled. Connectivity Boost: In Lebakeng (Qacha’s Nek), a M1.4bn government road upgrade aims to replace washed-away bridges and improve access, with completion targeted for February 2030. Energy & Industry Push: A major Lesotho electricity-and-AI partnership is reported as moving the country toward becoming a power exporter, alongside a separate report on a US-backed deal to strengthen regional energy links. Digital Skills Drive: MICSTI led a sod-turning for a Maseru digital studio under the E-Government Phase II plan, positioning it as a hub for digital marketing, entrepreneurship and content creation. Trade & Exports: Fifteen Basotho apparel firms will head to Cape Town’s All Fashion Sourcing Expo, supported through the RVCL+ export-readiness programme. Finance & Retail: Nedbank Lesotho held a Maseru Mall market day for vehicle, home, solar and eCommerce solutions, while Spar’s new CEO signals a stronger push into own-brand labels to lift margins. Regional Business Talks: South Africa’s CTICC2 will host key SACU meetings with Lesotho among expected participants, aimed at strengthening customs and cross-border trade.