AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoLesotho Highlands Water Project: The High Court of Lesotho (sitting as the Constitutional Court) has ruled that thousands of villagers and businesses seeking compensation over dam losses must pursue their dispute through the High Court, dealing a major setback to claims against the LHDA and contractors. LHWP progress: On a brighter note, Polihali Dam under Phase II has reached 50% completion, with the project still on track for reservoir impoundment in 2027/2028. Home Affairs delays: In Mafeteng, applicants say long queues and slow printing at Home Affairs are leaving people without identity documents, with officials blaming overloaded machines and added pressure from cases involving foreign partners. Youth and health: Thamae LEC Primary School launched the Ithate Youth Club to empower girls on SRHR and GBV, with parent meetings to encourage open discussion. Finance education: NUL and the Central Bank of Lesotho rolled out a structured financial literacy programme to reduce consumer complaints linked to misunderstanding contract terms. Sports and opportunity: Vodacom Lesotho is sponsoring the Mountain Runners Athletics Club race (Sept 5) to boost healthy living and local economic activity, while Rhodes Scholarship applicants from Lesotho have until Aug 3 to apply.
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