AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUNDP & Equality: Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso has been appointed UNDP Lesotho National Goodwill Ambassador for Equality and Sustainable Development, pledging to work with government ministries, civil society and community leaders to back girls and equality as part of Lesotho’s development push. Courtroom Drama: BNP leader Machesetsa Mofomobe is asking the Maseru Magistrate’s Court to drop him from the M5bn Khubetsoana drug case, arguing his joinder was unlawful while a challenge to the charges is still pending. VIP Security Row: Prime Minister Sam Matekane denies any meeting or business links with South African crime boss “Cat” Matlala, but says a former private security aide dealt with him in a personal capacity. Mineworkers’ Payouts: Tshiamiso Trust says it has paid R2.53bn to 26,300 TB and silicosis claimants under the R5bn settlement, while some beneficiaries still wait due to documentation and access hurdles. Police Staffing Fix: Lesotho Mounted Police Service has introduced a three-year retention programme for leave-pending retirement officers to ease shortages and support mentoring. Agriculture & Health: Botswana’s FMD vaccine consignment of 10,000 doses is set for Botha-Bothe as disease spreads, and the Ministry urges wool and mohair farmers to diversify, including considering abattoirs. Football Business: LeFA and Radisol Global Investments announce a strategic partnership to professionalise and commercialise football in Lesotho.
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