AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate & Water Security: Zimbabwe launched a nationwide cloud-seeding programme to tackle forecast below-normal rains across parts of SADC, deploying aircraft and drones and rolling out a six-pillar climate response that includes early warning systems and climate-smart farming. Weather Watch (Regional): South Africa’s Heritage Day forecast points to warm, partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers and thunderstorms in several provinces, alongside extremely high fire danger in parts of Limpopo—an important reminder for Lesotho’s fire and drought preparedness. Health & Environment: Lesotho recovered expired ARVs dumped near the Mabolou River at Ha Thetsane, warning that improper disposal can harm people and pollute the environment. Water & Sanitation Risks: Thaba Chweu residents in Mpumalanga report contaminated water and sewage pollution, with tests showing unsafe bacteria levels and no chlorine—highlighting the stakes of sanitation systems for communities across the region. Food & Farming Resilience: Lesotho announced subsidised farming input prices for 2026/27 will stay the same as last season, supporting seeds, herbicides and manure costs for farmers. SDG Momentum: Lesotho used the SDG Moment in New York to highlight progress on clean water, clean energy and health, while stressing that implementation remains sluggish amid global headwinds.
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