AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSolid Waste Crisis: Lesotho’s Ombudsman warns that 80% of the country’s waste is unmanaged, with most of it dumped illegally or burned in open sites—creating serious health risks, including for workers handling infectious healthcare waste. Biodiversity & Water: The Ministry of Environment and Forestry marked International Day for Biodiversity in Semonkong, spotlighting highland wetlands as key for water regulation, biodiversity support, climate resilience, and local livelihoods. Potato Sector Push: Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane says Lesotho’s potato push is aligned to national development plans, with a focus on commercialisation, productivity, mechanisation, agro-processing, and climate-smart production. Waste & Public Health Follow-up: The Ombudsman’s findings also point to dump sites near homes and schools, weak site controls, and inadequate protective equipment for waste pickers. Economic Pressure: The Central Bank of Lesotho raised the Central Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, citing global uncertainty, higher fuel prices, and inflation risks. Community Water Concern: Tlhaha-lia-Tloka residents in Nazareth report salty, briny well water and fear contamination from a nearby cemetery aquifer. Governance & Access: Qacha’s Nek launched decentralised legal aid offices to improve access to justice for remote and vulnerable communities.
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