Energy Deal: Lesotho has signed a binding $6.2bn agreement with US firm Convalt Energy for Project Kobong—1,200MW hydropower plus a green-powered AI data centre—aimed at cutting electricity imports and positioning the country to export power regionally. Infrastructure Progress: The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority says Polihali Dam Phase II is advancing, with rockfill placement and upstream concrete curb reaching elevation 2020 as work pushes toward reservoir inundation in 2027. Digital Skills Push: MICSTI Minister Nthati Moorosi led a sod-turning for a digital studio at Makoanyane Square in Maseru, tied to E-Government Phase II and NSDP II goals for jobs and economic diversification. Governance & Service Delivery: Government will hold a National Leadership Retreat (June 21–23) and an Accountability Summit (July 1–3) to improve leadership, transparency and results-oriented public services. Disability Inclusion: Lesotho reports progress on assistive technology access via policy, local device production and training, but says funding and implementation still limit wider reach. Green Entrepreneurship: Lesotho is among countries invited to the 2026 Afri GreenPitch Challenge, backing market-ready SMEs in areas like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and waste management. Security Spillover: South Africa’s Jumpers informal settlement near Johannesburg saw a mass shooting killing 12, with suspicions linked to illegal mining competition—an issue that also touches regional livelihoods.