AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoWater & Climate Risk: Carte Blanche is set to air a Sunday investigation into South Africa’s deepening water crisis, using hydrologists modelling how the Vaal–Lesotho Water System could cope with extreme heat and whether an exceptionally hot summer could push networks toward a “Day Zero” scenario. Regional Trade & Resilience: At the 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State summit in Cape Town, leaders—including Lesotho’s Prime Minister—back a “re-imagined SACU Agenda” focused on industrialisation, customs modernisation and trade facilitation. Local Finance for Agriculture: Lesotho Post Bank urged Berea farmers to use its tractor financing initiative, saying uptake remains low despite government support. Media Capacity & Data for Development: In Maseru, CAFI and the Central Bank of Lesotho ran workshops to strengthen economic and financial reporting, while the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the EU sensitised media on the national statistical system. Community Safeguarding & Men’s Wellbeing: Maseru hosted events calling for safer environments to protect boys from abuse and for mental health to be treated as a priority for men. Weather Watch: Fog and cool conditions are expected across the region, with visibility risks highlighted in South Africa’s interior.
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