AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLesotho Highlands Water Project: The LHDA is seeking a consultancy for a floating solar feasibility study on the Katse and Mohale reservoirs, aiming to cut Lesotho’s heavy electricity import dependence (nearly 50% of consumption) and guide how projects could scale beyond 100MW. Regional Justice & Tourism: SADC justice ministers in Victoria Falls are set to push the Draft Agreement for a SADC Tourism UNIVISA, designed to make travel easier for tourism and transit across member states. Gender & Census Inclusion: Lesotho’s LGBTQ community group says the expanded gender options in the national census are a welcome step, though it wants more training for enumerators to handle questions sensitively. Youth & AI Skills: Sebabatso Youth Training launched in Maseru, using American Corner AI tools to help young entrepreneurs translate products and services for new markets, with the US ambassador urging Lesotho to position itself for AI infrastructure and data centres. Sports—Cross-border link: Kenya’s Harambee Stars have adjusted their June fixtures and will play Lesotho in a two-legged friendly, with Lucas Moripe Stadium hosting both matches. Health—Mental wellbeing: WHO data cited in regional reporting places Lesotho among the highest suicide-rate countries in Africa, underscoring the need for stronger mental health support.
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