AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoSouth Africa Migration Tensions: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa promised action on illegal migration after anti-migrant protests spread, but warned against vigilante violence and said only authorised officials can act; protesters in Kwa-Thema and other provinces pushed for tougher enforcement and a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners. Lesotho Law Reform: Lesotho’s Law Reform Commission held stakeholder talks to review outdated and discriminatory laws, with officials saying some rules still harm women, people with disabilities and minority groups. Energy & AI Deal: Lesotho signed a binding agreement with Convalt Energy for a Kobong hydropower and AI data centre project worth about US$6.2bn, aimed at boosting energy independence and creating jobs, though it depends on feasibility and approvals. Infrastructure Update: The LHDA says Polihali Dam Phase II hit a key milestone, with rockfill placement and upstream concrete curb reaching elevation 2020. Football—Kenya vs Lesotho: Harambee Stars thrashed Lesotho 4-0 in a friendly in South Africa, with Benni McCarthy’s side responding strongly after an earlier 1-1 draw. Women’s Football: Zambia’s Prisca Chilufya is upbeat ahead of the Copper Queens’ Four Nations final, with Lesotho and Kenya set for a third-place match after earlier results.
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