AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & Food Security: Lesotho is bracing for a hotter, drier summer as El Niño-linked heat and drought risks rise, with officials urging farmers to use drought-tolerant seeds, plant lucerne for fodder, and stock water ahead of October–December below-normal rainfall. Water & Infrastructure: The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has injected M300,000 into the revived Mokhotlong Highlands Marathon (6 Dec), tied to LHWP’s 40th anniversary, while broader water-project delivery remains under pressure amid procurement, funding and community disruption concerns. Agribusiness Inputs: Rural leaders say delays in rolling out subsidised agricultural inputs are forcing farmers to travel long distances and wait for seeds and fertiliser, undermining timely summer planting. Trade & Industry: Lesotho will host an MSME workshop on AfCFTA market access, focusing on rules of origin, standards, compliance and digital trade. Digital Economy: Lesotho became the first country to apply the UN AI Blueprint, starting a 2026–2029 compute roadmap. Creative & IP: The Ministry of Law and Justice launched the Mokorotlo Collective Mark project with WIPO support to protect authenticity and help artisans earn better from tourism and export markets. Governance & Justice: In the treason trial, defence alleges police tampered with evidence, while a separate Khubetsoana drug-lab case was deferred after two Chinese accused failed to appear.
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