AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWinter Weather Alert: Lesotho’s Disaster Management Authority warns of heavy snowfall in the highlands from Tuesday into Wednesday night, with a sharp temperature drop and extreme cold expected countrywide; people are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, move livestock to safer grazing with veterinary coordination, and use heating safely to prevent fires. Road Safety: The Lesotho Meteorological Services also flags possible rain and snowfall in high-lying areas, with motorists cautioned about slippery mountain passes and reduced visibility. Regional Disruption: Across South Africa and toward the Lesotho border, RTMC and SAWS issue severe warnings for disruptive snow and icy roads, urging drivers to delay non-essential trips and prepare for possible road closures. HIV Update: UNAIDS reports Kenya, Eswatini and Lesotho among countries that cut new HIV infections by nearly 80% since 2010, but warns global progress is fragile as international funding drops. US Visa Change: From 1 August, the US ends routine visa processing at Maseru and other African posts, redirecting applicants to regional hubs. Lesotho in Sports: At the Commonwealth Games, Lesotho’s Realboha Segoeta is mentioned as Fatima Zahra’s earlier opponent, as Zahra becomes Pakistan’s first woman to guarantee a boxing medal.
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