AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN Appointments: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has named Nigerian development expert Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa, replacing Cristina Duarte of Cabo Verde. Eziakonwa brings nearly 30 years of UN leadership, including senior roles at UNDP overseeing support to 46 African countries, and experience that includes postings in Ethiopia, Uganda and Lesotho. Regional Politics: South Africa is set to bill countries for the costs of deporting their citizens as it tightens immigration enforcement amid rising anti-immigration protests. Lesotho in the spotlight: A new M1.4 billion road project in Lebakeng (Matlali–Lebakeng) aims to upgrade a 45km route to bitumen, add a 1.4km link to Melikane Combined School, and build major bridges—targeting completion in 2030. Health & community: Machabeng Government Hospital marked Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day with school activities, pad-use education, and donations of sanitary towels and soap. Business & connectivity: Vodacom says it invested R23.6 billion to boost network resilience and modernise IT platforms. Sports: Lesotho’s Maluti Mountains get a canyoning feature, while regional football coverage includes Kenya’s international debut stories and World Cup build-up.
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