AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoClimate Risk Planning: Maseru’s district authorities urged all departments to plan early for El Niño, building a District Action Plan to cut impacts like drought, water shortages, poor harvests and food insecurity. Water Investment Push: UN General Assembly discussions saw President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah call for turning Africa’s water commitments into bankable projects, linking water to food security, poverty reduction and climate resilience. Medicines by Drone: Lesotho is moving ahead with a Rapokolana medical drone hub with an Environmental Impact Assessment planned before rollout, aiming for drone deliveries to remote clinics by mid-2027. Hydropower Progress: The LHDA awarded geotechnical contracts for the proposed 120MW Oxbow Hydropower Scheme, including a R6m first phase and a larger R100m drilling and testing phase to improve power security. Digital Trust Law: MICSTI and UNDP concluded validation of Lesotho’s Electronic Transactions and Communications Bill 2026 to strengthen digital trust, security and cross-border interoperability. Wildlife & Outdoors: Heritage Day weekend activities at Erfenis Nature Reserve highlighted growing interest in nature-based tourism and wildlife viewing.
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