AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBorder Security & Trade: A South African creator shared footage of a damaged South Africa–Lesotho border fence at the official crossing, alleging a long-used gap and informal traders offering illegal carry services. Textiles & Jobs: Lesotho’s Inclusive Growth Facility is set to create at least 1,400 jobs, with M100m from FNB backing Vishan Clothing and Leo Garments for expansion. Health & Medicines: The Ministry of Health recovered 160 bottles of expired ARVs near Ha Thetsane and warned against unsafe disposal and self-medication. Digital & Data: Lesotho became the first African country to validate a Data Value Creation Blueprint, pushing its digital transformation agenda. Transport Accessibility: Roads Directorate launched inclusive traffic signals on Kingsway with countdown timers and audible buzzers for pedestrians with visual and hearing impairments. Energy & Investment: Lesotho signed a US$6.2bn Kobong deal with Convalt Energy for hydropower and an AI data centre, while conflict-of-interest questions swirl around a named local partner. Public Health (NTDs): WHO Lesotho outlined a renewed deworming push targeting high-risk districts after a 2015 survey found widespread soil-transmitted helminths.
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