AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup Kick-off: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana open the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, with coach Hugo Broos saying the team is focused on how to handle Mexico’s movement and solidarity. Team News: Bafana get a boost as central defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and left back Aubrey Modiba are set to be available for the curtain-raiser. Diplomacy: Lesotho’s Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara met Qatar’s non-resident ambassador to discuss deeper cooperation in development, governance and parliamentary affairs. Finance & Inclusion: The Central Bank of Lesotho is running financial literacy outreach in Quthing, highlighting the upgraded Lesotho Switch (LesSwitch) and the CBL Investment Portal. Digital Push: MICSTI Minister Nthati Moorosi led a sod-turning for a new digital studio in Maseru and signed digital policies at Makoanyane Square. Energy Deal: Lesotho signed a $6.2bn agreement with Convalt Energy for Project Kobong—1,200MW hydropower plus an AI data centre—aiming to shift the country from importing electricity to exporting. Governance: The IEC accepted a court ruling to reinstate four political parties, signalling compliance with the rule of law. Weather: Very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected in parts of the region, with damaging winds flagged for parts of the Eastern Cape.
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