AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJournalism under threat: Amnesty International and other rights groups are calling for an urgent, independent investigation into the reported abduction, assault and death threats against Lesotho journalist Kananelo Boloetse, after RSF said police have resumed investigations via a special team. Inclusive education push: A five-day workshop in Maseru is training teachers to remove barriers to special education and standardise inclusive practices across schools and districts. Infrastructure for Mokhotlong: The LHDA will launch the Mabunyaneng and Khubelu bridges in Mokhotlong, completing Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and improving year-round access linked to the Polihali Reservoir. Tourism drive: LTDC and the Ministry of Tourism will host a Tourism Pitso in September to attract investment and partnerships and boost Lesotho’s tourism ahead of the 60th independence anniversary. Food support begins: DMA says food grains purchasing starts 18 September, buying registered farmers’ produce (10% of registered grains) to support vulnerable households. Mobile airtime upgrade: Vodacom Lesotho launched Dynamic Airtime, letting users top up without fixed voucher denominations. EdTech funding for Basotho teams: Injini opened applications for a $125,000 AI venture builder for early-stage education teams across Southern Africa, including Lesotho. Sports (regional): COSAFA U-20 qualifiers in Mozambique begin 18 September, with South Africa drawn alongside Lesotho and Eswatini in Group B.
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