Climate & MSMEs: Government launched a M68 million Climate Resilience and Preparedness Support Facility (World Bank-backed CAFI) to help Lesotho’s micro, small and medium enterprises cut losses from droughts, floods and heavy snowfall, financing up to 80% of approved investments to protect jobs and livelihoods. Energy Security: Lesotho reiterated its push for universal electricity access by 2030 as LEC said short alternating outages are temporary, linked to Eskom maintenance, while Phase II of the China-backed Ha-Ramarothole Solar Power Project broke ground in Mafeteng to add 50MW and reduce import dependence. SDGs & Industry Planning: Lesotho reaffirmed its SDG commitment at the UN High-Level Political Forum, highlighting progress across clean water, affordable energy, industry and innovation, sustainable cities and partnerships. Agriculture & Livestock: Botha-Bothe pastoralists’ celebrations stressed rangeland management as the base for quality livestock and nutritious meat, with calls to protect fodder and natural resources. Jobs & Skills: A bicycle delivery model is creating youth livelihoods, and Lesotho’s Institute of Accountants signed an MoU with Botho University to make graduates more job-ready and aligned to global standards. Cross-border Labour Pressure: A Basotho migrant group alleged South Africa border refusals without clear reasons, while reports also point to large-scale deportation and repatriation processing that could further strain Lesotho’s labour market. Consumer & Transport Safety: Ford recalled certain 2026 Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom vehicles sold across the region, including Lesotho, after a transmission fault could cause loss of first gear or reverse.