AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClean Energy: Lesotho has broken ground on Phase II of the China-backed Ha-Ramarothole Solar Power Project in Mafeteng, adding 50MW to reach 80MW total and cutting reliance on electricity imports. Water Infrastructure: Polihali Dam under LHWP Phase II has hit 50% completion, with construction still on track for reservoir impoundment in the 2027/2028 rainy season. Biodiversity & Climate Finance: IUCN says it has secured nearly US$5m in GEF funding for Southern Africa, including the Orange–Senqu Water Fund spanning Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. Wildlife Conservation: Conservation groups are reviving South Africa’s National Crane Census (24–27 July) and asking the public to submit sightings via WhatsApp to map breeding areas and trends. Community & Health: Thamae Primary launches an Ithate Youth Club to equip girls with SRHR knowledge and create safer spaces to discuss SRHR and GBV. Governance & Land Use: LNDC warns of misuse of its properties by tenants, citing rising rental arrears and planning to remove breaches to free sites for proper investors.
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