AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoYouth Football: Lesotho’s under-15 side lost 1-0 to Sierra Leone in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, ending its run in the tournament. Water Project Dispute: The High Court has given the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority and Seinoli Trust until 17 November to negotiate over data needed to assess compensation for communities affected by the Highlands Water Project. Investment and Jobs: At the World Investment Forum in Doha, Prime Minister Sam Matekane called for foreign investment to diversify Lesotho’s economy, boost exports and create jobs. Water Charges: Regulator LEWA withdrew approval for WASCO’s revised connection fees, saying procedural requirements were incomplete; existing charges remain in force. Technology and Farming: The government is developing an AI chatbot to provide farmers with agricultural advice, while upgrading computing facilities to support research and locally relevant AI. Regional Leadership: Matekane was elected incoming chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. Tourism: Lesotho visitor numbers to South Africa rose nearly 22% year-on-year in September, helping offset a wider drop in overseas arrivals.
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