AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTribute in the spotlight: South Africa’s arts world packed Joburg Theatre to honour publicist, DJ and fashion designer Maria McCloy, who died on 12 May at 50, with Thandiswa Mazwai and other major names leading emotional tributes. Farming under pressure: In Berea, farmers say the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is crushing incomes as milk sales are restricted and households slide deeper into poverty. Water accountability: Water utilities warn municipalities have treated water systems like “cash cows,” leaving huge losses underground and debts to water boards—while calls grow for real emergency action. Jobs and skills: More than 1,300 Basotho who completed Trade Test assessments received certificates, with government pushing recognition and pathways for work beyond Lesotho. Energy and digital push: Lesotho wrapped up an Energy Access Dialogue and MICSTI began validating e-services automation to cut queues. Sports calendar set: CAF confirmed the full 2027 AFCON qualifiers fixtures, with Lesotho drawn in Group A. Climate readiness: Lesotho is launching a community-led anticipatory action project to better respond to climate disasters.
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