Accounting & Skills: The Lesotho Institute of Accountants (LIA) signed an MoU with Botho University in Maseru to align training with industry needs, aiming for job-ready, globally competitive and ethical accountants. Youth & Logistics: A registered bicycle delivery service in Lesotho is creating livelihoods by transporting medication, groceries and clothing, despite potholes and unsafe driving. Energy & Investment: Lesotho reaffirmed universal electricity access by 2030 as Phase II of the China-backed Ha-Ramarothole Solar Power Project breaks ground/advances, targeting 80MW total capacity and cutting costly imports. Public Health: Lesotho launched a national multi-sector mechanism to coordinate action on non-communicable diseases and injuries, bringing government, civil society and partners together. Agri-Training: Earthworm farming training in Berea is helping farmers produce organic fertiliser and reduce chemical inputs. Regional Industry Context: South Africa’s anti-illegal mining raids in Gauteng led to 121 arrests, including some Lesotho nationals, while economists warn anti-migrant protests could trigger labour shortages in key sectors. Trade & Enterprise: Lesotho’s Regional Value Chains Lesotho Plus (RVCL+) programme says it is boosting agro-processing and light manufacturing, with companies taking part in international trade fairs. Legal/Water: Lesotho Highlands Water Project compensation claims faced a setback after the Constitutional Court directed disputes to the high court.