AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño warning: Lesotho’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry says most areas should brace for below-normal rainfall and intense heat in 2026/27, with heavier rains expected between January and March 2027—urging water-saving and crop and livestock protection. Health security boost: WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho about M2.5 million in medical and ICT equipment to strengthen disease surveillance and faster outbreak response. Forestry restoration: Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) and the Forestry Department planted 2,000 trees at Ha Molipa, Kolonyama, Leribe, continuing a programme that has reached around 20,000 trees annually since 2023. Water infrastructure: Ministers Pemmy Majodina and Mohlomi Moleko are set to unveil two newly completed LHWP Phase 2 bridges—Mabunyaneng and Khubelu—in Mokhotlong, following the earlier Senqu Bridge completion. Value addition for wool and mohair: A Lesotho Wool and Mohair Roadshow in Teyateyaneng and beyond is pushing youths to turn raw fibre into higher-value products for markets. Climate preparedness planning: The Disaster Management Authority will host a National Climate Outlook Forum with seasonal forecasts and sector preparedness actions. Inclusive education: Special education experts are running a five-day workshop in Maseru to improve classroom support for learners with disabilities. Journalism safety concerns: Lesotho-linked reporting highlights wider regional alarm after a journalist was kidnapped and assaulted in Togo, renewing calls for press protection.
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