AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGreen Card Lottery: The US State Department has released the full DV-2026 “Green Card Lottery” country list, with about 129,516 prospective applicants registered worldwide and African nations featuring prominently; selectees must complete the process by 30 September 2026 or lose their chance. Human Rights: Journalist Kananelo Boloetse says armed men abducted, handcuffed and tortured him near Thaba-Bosiu before he was released and opened a police case. Weather Watch: South Africa’s SAWS issued an Orange Level 6 severe storm warning for parts of the North West, Free State and Northern Cape, with flooding, hail and damaging winds possible; Lesotho border areas are also under Yellow alerts. Health Integrity: Lesotho’s Public Accounts Committee ordered audits and credential checks at Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital after allegations of fraudulent nursing and paediatric qualifications, including a nursing assistant admitting she never sat the required exam. Governance & Courts: The Court of Appeal heard arguments in the Mosito contempt fight, with NUL saying the university did not defy the order. Business & Jobs: A CAFI-backed tour saw Trade Minister Motlatsi Maqelepo urge young people to start enterprises, especially in textiles and other sectors.
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