AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Preparedness: Lesotho’s Disaster Management Authority will host a National Climate Outlook Forum with Lesotho Meteorological Services to share the seasonal forecast and push coordinated preparedness across government, UN agencies, donors, NGOs and business. Violence Against Rights Defenders: Human rights activist and journalist Kananelo Boloetse says he was abducted, assaulted and dumped at Thaba-Bosiu after attackers questioned him about his work, and he has opened a police case. Hospital Licence Fraud Scrutiny: The Public Accounts Committee ordered audits at Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital after allegations that a nursing assistant worked for years using a fraudulent licence, and it also raised concerns about foreign doctors’ credentials, including a paediatrics head. Tourism Leadership Allegations: Board sources at the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation say people close to the Prime Minister tried to push a preferred CEO candidate, but the board did not recommend her. Justice System Push: The Ministry of Law and Justice says courts, police and corrections must move from planning to action to rebuild public trust. Weather Watch (Regional): South Africa’s SAWS issued severe storm warnings affecting areas along the Lesotho border, with flooding, hail and travel disruptions possible. Business & Accountability: A study on private sector challenges says firms face high credit costs, a large state, geography and fraud/misconduct they struggle to detect.
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