AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUNDP Appointment: Lesotho’s Princess Senate Seeiso has been named a UNDP National Goodwill Ambassador, tasked with bridging the agency and local communities and focusing on equality, decent work, social inclusion and sustainable development. Elections Watch: A SADC Electoral Observation Mission report says Lesotho’s 2022 election turnout was low, with only 35.44% of registered voters voting, citing civic education gaps and administrative problems at polling stations. Justice Update: The High Court in Maseru denied bail to Foliki Makhutle, charged with the murder of Lesotho Nurses Association secretary-general Morephe Santi, saying release could jeopardise the case and witnesses. Public Health: The Ministry of Health will close Lesotho’s oral health awareness campaign in Leribe under the theme “A Healthy Mouth, Is A Happy Mind,” as officials warn of rising oral disease and limited access to dental services. Digital Infrastructure: WIOCC secured a $300m investment to expand Africa’s open-access fibre, data centres and subsea assets, with Lesotho Communications Authority listed among shareholders. Migration Concern: In the Western Cape, at least 100 immigrants—including people from Lesotho—are reportedly held in police cells over alleged visa overstays, with rights groups alleging unlawful detention.
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