AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Lesotho broke ground on Phase II of the China-backed Ha-Ramarothole Solar Power Project in Mafeteng, adding 50MW to lift total capacity to 80MW and cut reliance on electricity imports. Anti-Corruption at Borders: A Border Management Authority official was arrested for allegedly taking a R600 bribe to unlawfully endorse a Lesotho national’s passport at Maseru Port of Entry; the case is before the Ladybrand Magistrate’s Court and more arrests are possible. Diplomacy: Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Affairs was received by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria for high-level engagement. Travel Access for Mosotho: Japan confirmed Lesotho as one of only three African countries eligible for visa-free short stays, but only for holders of ICAO-compliant machine-readable passports. Health & Safety for Initiation Season: The Ministry of Health launched a nationwide campaign on safer initiation practices in Phamong, Mohale’s Hoek, bringing multiple ministries and traditional leaders together to reduce preventable injuries and deaths. Road to Better Compensation: The Lesotho Highlands Water Project compensation dispute hit a setback after the Constitutional Court ruled the matter should proceed through the High Court. Community Support: Standard Lesotho Bank launched its third Winter Drive to deliver warm clothing, bedding and food to vulnerable groups across the country.
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