AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFree State Violence: Police are still searching for suspects after a highway ambush near Perdehoek Farm on the R26 left four Lesotho nationals dead and one person critically injured; no arrests have been made and the motive is still unknown. FMD Alert: Authorities in Lesotho are warning Basotho not to eat dead cattle as Foot and Mouth Disease spreads, with farmers in Berea reporting major income losses and disrupted milk sales. EU Partnership: Lesotho and the European Union marked 50 years of cooperation in Maseru, highlighting support across health, governance, agriculture and climate resilience. Regional Politics & Trade: South Africa and Botswana reaffirmed ties after a Bi-National Commission meeting, while Botswana’s frequent agricultural import bans continue to test SACU’s promise of freer trade. Health Funding Pressure: Across Africa, lawmakers are pushing for more domestic financing for TB as donor support declines. Sport & Community: Botswana’s Jwaneng is set to host a regional masters softball showdown with teams from Botswana, South Africa and Lesotho.
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