AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoEducation & Skills: Econet Telecom Lesotho, via the Higherlife Foundation, has sponsored five Basotho students for undergraduate degrees in the US, with majors aligned to healthcare, engineering and finance priorities. Energy & Industry: South Africa’s electricity generation keeps sliding—down 8.1% year-on-year in June for the 13th straight decline—raising pressure on regional power reliability that Lesotho’s manufacturers feel. Water Security: Namibia warns El Niño could return, threatening Lower Orange River water supplies; ORASECOM is urged to tighten basin-wide planning with Lesotho and neighbours. Digital Infrastructure Investment: Lesotho has secured a US$6.2bn Kobong hydropower + AI data centre project, positioned to shift the country toward exporting power and hosting AI-driven digital services. Trade & MSMEs: Lesotho MSMEs say they’re ready for AfCFTA after SADC Industrialization Week exposure, aiming to turn “Made in Lesotho” products into continental contracts. Health Policy: China’s HIV/Aids funding push includes prevention support in Lesotho, as US aid shifts and data-sovereignty concerns shape partnerships. Governance & Courts: Judgment in the Khetheng police murder case is deferred to 24 August, prolonging uncertainty for the accused officers.
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