Electricity Court Challenge: Lesotho’s High Court is set to rule on a case brought by SECTION 2 over whether electricity users were charged illegal fees after LEWA/LEC tariff increases in 2024, with arguments that the hikes were unlawful and based on outdated financials, and that the public should be consulted and reimbursed. Service Delivery & Jobs: Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane officially switched on street lights on the A7 (Kofi Annan) Road at Tikoe Circle, saying the project improves safety and security and creates local jobs, while also pointing to ongoing road works and plans to open factories in Butha-Buthe to create at least 20,000 jobs. Public Asset Declarations: The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) published names of officials who submitted 2025/26 asset, interest and liability declarations, including the Prime Minister and multiple ministers and senior officials, with details kept confidential. Education Policy Focus: Lesotho hosted the 15th Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) conference, where the Education Minister and ECOL chair pushed for stronger assessment systems, inclusion, and discussion of AI’s impact on learning. Disability Rights & Anti-Stigma: LNFOD marked International Albinism Awareness Day 2026, urging Basotho to reject colour-based discrimination and tackle the “double burden” of stigma and disability barriers. UN Africa Leadership: UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Nigerian development expert Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa, succeeding Cristina Duarte.