AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRenewable Energy & AI Investment: Lesotho has signed a $6.2bn deal with Convalt Energy for a 1,200MW hydropower project and an AI data centre near Kobong Dam, with officials saying it could shift the country from importing electricity to exporting clean power. Disability Inclusion: Lesotho reports progress on assistive technology access for people with disabilities, including a national priority products list and a policy/strategy, but notes funding and rollout gaps remain. Digital Census Resilience: Finance Minister Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane says Lesotho’s digital 2026 census achieved very good coverage despite heavy snow, network disruptions and extreme weather in remote areas. Green Entrepreneurship: Lesotho is among countries invited to pitch for the 2026 Afri GreenPitch Challenge, backing market-ready green SMEs in areas like waste management, renewables, water and sustainable agriculture. Water & Health Risk: A global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health threat, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked for water safety. Weather Watch: Cold, foggy and sometimes wet conditions are expected across the region, with frost and damaging winds possible in parts of South Africa affecting cross-border travel and livelihoods.
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