AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUN Deal Push: PM Ntsokoane Matekane says Lesotho’s UN General Assembly trip in New York will unlock a medical drone delivery centre at Rapokolana, plus cotton and labour agreements, with the first drones expected to operate by June 2027. Defence Funding: China’s PLA has donated RMB 30 million (about M74.5m) to the Lesotho Defence Force to boost operational readiness. Climate Planning: Maseru officials urge all departments to coordinate early for El Niño, building a District Action Plan to cut drought, water shortages and food insecurity impacts. Rural Power Rollout: LEWA has granted licence exemptions for seven mini-grid projects by One Power Lesotho, targeting electricity access for 70 villages. SME Finance Bottleneck: The M400 Inclusive Growth Fund is struggling—only M19m disbursed to 24 MSMEs—so government plans stronger awareness drives. Dairy Dispute: Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane told the Senate the Lesotho National Dairy crisis is being addressed after farmers went unpaid since July. Connectivity Upgrade: Econet Telecom Lesotho has been named Lesotho’s fastest mobile network by Ookla (Speedtest Verified, 1H 2026). Food Security Pressure: Reports from Semonkong say school meals shrank after US funding cuts, with less maize-meal and cooking oil per pupil. Transport & Logistics Link: Rising fuel and diesel costs are squeezing regional agricultural exports, with higher transport costs weighing on volumes.
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