AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 hours agoSolid Waste Crisis: Lesotho’s Ombudsman warns that 80% of the country’s waste is unmanaged, with illegal dumping and open burning driving soil, water and air pollution risks, including serious dangers from healthcare waste and needle injuries at poorly controlled dumpsites. Biodiversity & Water Resilience: The Ministry of Environment and Forestry marked International Day for Biodiversity in Semonkong, spotlighting highland wetlands for water regulation, biodiversity support and climate resilience, with community-led conservation and education activities. Potato Sector Push: Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane says potato development aligns with national plans, emphasizing commercialisation, climate-smart production, value chains and support from partners including FAO. Monetary Pressure from Global Oil: Central Bank Governor Maluke Letete announced a 25bp rate hike to 6.75% as Middle East tensions lift fuel prices and threaten inflation and external reserves. Community Water Alarm: In Nazareth’s Tlhaha-lia-Tloka, residents report salty, briny well water and fear aquifer contamination, urging urgent safe water infrastructure. Informal Traders Under Tax Stress: Street vendors say sudden tax demands could force closures, as many earn too little to cover daily fees and new levies. Carbon Markets Cooperation: A Southern Africa alliance on carbon markets and climate finance includes Lesotho, aiming to help countries capture more value from global carbon trading.
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