AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWinter Safety in Lesotho: The Disaster Management Authority warns of heavy snowfall in Lesotho’s highlands from tomorrow night to Thursday, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel, watch for icy roads, and move livestock to safe shelters. Regional Weather Disruptions: South Africa’s Weather Service continues issuing cold-front alerts, with disruptive snow near the Lesotho border and severe thunderstorms and hail expected in parts of the Eastern Cape. Education for Underserved Communities: MBRGI and The Digital School launch a digital learning initiative for more than 500,000 people across six African countries, including Lesotho, with support for digital learning spaces, teacher capacity and job-ready skills. Children’s Well-being Push: Queen ‘Masenate’ calls for greater investment in children during Beautiful Gate Lesotho’s 25th anniversary, highlighting care, protection, education and psychosocial support for vulnerable children. Migration Tensions and Ubuntu: A recent commentary on Afrophobia urges Africans to reject xenophobic violence and uphold Ubuntu and shared dignity. Migration Enforcement and Labour Rights: Labour groups accuse some employers of using the xenophobic climate to dismiss migrant workers, raising concerns about compliance with labour laws. SACU Reform Momentum: At the SACU summit, leaders backed accelerated reforms and regional cooperation, including work on fertiliser, agrochemicals, seed and industrial value chains.
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