AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgriculture & Food Security: Lesotho’s Ministry of Agriculture has validated a Public Private Dialogue action plan to move farming from subsistence to commercial production, setting up a new working group with government, farmers, the private sector and development partners, supported by the World Bank’s CAFI project. Water & Wetlands: The Environment and Forestry Ministry will launch reconstruction of a water-retaining dam wall at Letšeng-la-Letsie under the ROLL project, aiming to cut leakage, restore a Ramsar wetland ecosystem and protect rare birds, aquatic life and plants. Sanitation: MP Sello Hakane says he is refurbishing toilets at Matikoe High School and building new ones at Tseka Primary to improve safe sanitation and hygiene for SDG outcomes. Weather & Borders: Severe cold and snowfall disrupted travel as South Africa’s border management temporarily suspended operations at Qacha’s Nek Port of Entry, with travellers urged to delay or use Telle Bridge. HIV Funding: UNAIDS warns that cuts to HIV prevention funding could trigger a resurgence, even as infections and deaths remain low. Local Markets: South African wholesale prices feeding Maseru shifted, with onions up 24% and tomatoes down 23% for the week to 24 July.
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