AI Diplomacy: Lesotho’s Foreign Minister Limpho Tau signed the founding agreement for the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai, as China’s Wang Yi urged that no country should be left behind in AI development. Youth & Jobs: The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development launched the Sebabatso and STEAM 2026 youth empowerment rollout across all ten districts, with an extended application deadline and warnings about scammers charging fees. Health Supplies: Lesotho’s Health Ministry says medicines and essential supplies are back at all CHAL facilities after a new MoU, urging patients who stayed away to return. Census Check: The Bureau of Statistics has started nationwide household verification for the 2026 Housing and Population Census, ahead of preliminary results in August. Commonwealth Sports: Team Lesotho’s 14 athletes were farewelled for Glasgow 2026, with the Sports Minister urging discipline and pride. Business & Risk: A Lesotho Tribune report highlights losses after the SGK pyramid scheme warning, while South Africa’s anti-migrant crackdown is reported to be reshaping labour availability and costs. Governance & Justice: In South Africa, former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi’s 2020 award was withdrawn after fraud and corruption charges. Infrastructure Watch: Experts say the Polihali Dam contractor SUN JV lacks capacity, forcing LHDA to “descope” parts of the project.