AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade & Investment: Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane met Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg to discuss stronger trade and investment ties, with a push to use Dubai expertise in logistics, infrastructure and the digital economy. Big Energy Deal: Convalt Energy signed a $6.2bn (98bn maloti) Kobong Hydropower and AI Data Centre agreement with Lesotho’s Ministry of Energy, pairing a 1,200MW hydropower plant with a green-powered AI data centre in Mokhotlong—aimed at boosting energy independence and jobs. Connectivity for Learning: Econet Telecom Lesotho handed over a telecommunications tower and a new kitchen at Senekane Primary School in Berea, improving access to information and mobile money. Digital Skills Push: Maseru’s Digital Innovators Summit urged Basotho youth to embrace technology and AI for public development, including digitising water systems. Security & Youth: PM Matekane pledged 500 more recruits for the Lesotho Defence Force and warned of drug trafficking and substance abuse. Sports (Cross-border): Copper Queens reached the Four Nations final in Ndola after beating Kenya on penalties; Lesotho’s national team drew Kenya 1-1 in a friendly. Weather: Cold conditions with morning fog patches are expected around the Lesotho border and in parts of South Africa.
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