AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Safety & Public Trust: Environmental Health officials declared the Tlhaha-Lia-Tloka well in Nazareth safe to drink, after tests found only low calcium traces from natural minerals, but residents still want a secure alternative supply and routine checks every six months. Clean Energy Push: Lesotho broke ground on Phase II of the Ha-Ramarothole Solar Power Project in Mafeteng, adding 50MW to reach 80MW total and cutting reliance on electricity imports. Water Infrastructure Progress: Construction of the Polihali Dam (LHWP Phase II) has hit 50% completion, with the project on track for reservoir impoundment in the 2027/28 rainy season. Jobs Under Pressure: Lesotho is racing to create new work as returning nationals strain the labour market, with the LNDC targeting 50,000 jobs by 2031 through manufacturing and agro-processing. Sustainable Development on the UN Stage: Lesotho is represented at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, reporting SDG progress and climate-linked implementation challenges. Local Enterprise & Trade Support: The RVCL+ programme says it has strengthened agro-processing and light manufacturing value chains, trained officials, and helped Basotho firms reach overseas markets. Southern Africa Policy Training: SADC officials meet in Johannesburg to learn cost-benefit tools for smarter public spending, including climate resilience and health and education priorities. Weather Watch: Cold conditions are expected along the Lesotho border in South Africa’s Free State, with fine, cool weather elsewhere and frost in some areas.
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