AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWeather Watch: Tuesday’s forecast for South Africa’s Free State and areas near the Lesotho border calls for morning fog, partly cloudy skies, and isolated showers/thundershowers in places, with colder conditions along the Lesotho border. Traditional Knowledge & Biodiversity: Lesotho is holding ABS Week 2026 to strengthen Access and Benefit-Sharing under the Nagoya Protocol, linking Basotho knowledge of medicinal plants and biodiversity to fair, equitable benefit sharing. World Bank Financing: Lesotho and the World Bank signed over M841m in deals to expand clean energy access, boost skills development, and improve nutrition outcomes. Maseru Cleanliness Drive: Clean Lesotho Initiatives restored a neglected Maseru site by clearing overgrown vegetation and scattered waste, with plans to turn it into a recreational park. Disaster Preparedness: LMPS fire and rescue teams trained Bela-Bela communities on disaster response and first aid, stressing preparedness as climate shocks increase. Water, Rights & Compensation: The Ombudsman criticised LHDA over displacement impacts in Polihali, citing poor consultation and failures in compensation and relocation.
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