AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Water: El Niño is expected to persist into 2027, bringing warnings of heat, water stress and longer fire seasons in South Africa’s Western Cape. A related report flags worsening heat and drought risks for Lesotho, underscoring the need to protect water supplies and soil moisture. Water Security: Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is set to expand annual transfers to South Africa from 780 million to more than 1.27 billion cubic metres, while adding hydropower capacity. Separately, questions over WASCO’s smart-meter tender put scrutiny on the governance of essential water services. Rural Resilience: The World Bank and IFAD have signed a co-financing deal to support rural economies, food systems, jobs and water security, though no Lesotho-specific investment was announced. Clean Energy: UK-backed funding for 10 African projects includes Lesotho, supporting clean-power solutions such as solar systems and hybrid mini-grids.
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