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Hydropower x AI push: Lesotho has signed a binding deal with US firm Convalt Energy for a Kobong Hydropower and AI data centre project worth about $6.2bn (98bn loti), aiming to boost energy independence and jobs, though feasibility studies and approvals still come first. Winter travel disruption: Heavy snowfall has shut Sani Pass and forced travellers to delay trips between KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho while disaster teams monitor roads and communities. Regional migration tensions: South Africa’s Ramaphosa rejected xenophobia claims, calling for “African solutions” and stronger, fair immigration enforcement as Mozambique and others urge citizens to be cautious amid renewed anti-migrant unrest. Military fitness concern: Lesotho’s Military Training Institute says new recruits are struggling physically, blaming drug use and poor nutrition, and warns recruitment gaps could shrink the pool of fit candidates. Sport & culture links: Lesotho’s presence shows up in regional sport chatter (including World Cup warm-up schedules featuring Lesotho vs Kenya) and in music coverage spotlighting Lesotho-born producer JAZZWRLD and local youth wins in public speaking.

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May 19, 2026

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May 26, 2026

Home Affairs conducts nationwide public consultations on the Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits

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Apr. 23, 2026

Home Affairs dismisses false reports on passport-free travel for Lesotho nationals

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Apr. 21, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates co-launch of South Africa and Lesotho Senqu Bridge, 22 Apr

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Nov. 5, 2025

Minister Gayton McKenzie: Press conference on SAFA and overall Sport, Arts and Culture Portfolio at Freedom Park

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Jun. 10, 2025

Sport, Arts and Culture on Khoi and San ancestral human remains and repatriation of those who died in exile

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Sport, Arts and Culture briefs media on repatriation of ancestral and exile remains, 9 Jun

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