AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoads & Resilience: Lesotho’s Matlali–Lebakeng road project is set to end decades of isolation in Qacha’s Nek, upgrading a 45km route to bitumen, adding a 1.4km link to ’Melikane Combined School, and building major bridges over the Tsoelike, Lijabatho, ’Melikane and Senqu rivers—work fully funded by government and due for completion in Feb 2030. Climate & Safety: With winter conditions tightening across the region, South Africa’s weather service warns of very cold, wet and windy conditions, including damaging winds in parts of the Eastern Cape—an important reminder for communities and infrastructure planning. Energy Transition: Lesotho has signed a $6.2bn deal with Convalt Energy for a 1,200MW hydropower project near Kobong Dam plus an AI data centre, aiming to move from importing power to exporting renewable electricity. Green Economy: Lesotho is among countries invited to the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge, backing green SMEs in areas like waste management, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and water solutions. Outdoor Culture: Canyoning in the Maluti Mountains is gaining attention, with safety gear and dry-season timing (May–September) highlighted for safer descents.
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