AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Security: A new push to scale up potatoes as a climate-resilient staple is highlighted by FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) work, with Lesotho among the countries backing the crop’s value chain from seeds to trade. Infrastructure & Climate Resilience: Lesotho’s Lebakeng residents may soon see relief after the M1.4bn Matlali–Lebakeng road project was launched, upgrading the route to bitumen and building major bridges to better withstand heavy rains. Health & Waste-Free Living: Qacha’s Nek marked Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day with lessons on pad use and disposal, plus donations of sanitary towels and soap to local schools. Regional Trade: Lesotho is set to join SACU meetings in Cape Town at CTICC2, where heads of state and ministers will discuss customs and ways to strengthen cross-border trade. Wildlife & Tourism: A Lesotho-linked tourism angle surfaces in coverage of Southern Africa’s wildlife experiences, including lodge stays near major parks. Weather Watch: Conditions across the region are turning wet, cold and windy in parts of South Africa—an update worth tracking for Lesotho’s mountain areas.
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