AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEl Niño Health Warning: A new study says El Niño heat could kill about 42 Basotho between September and February, with Maseru projected to record the highest toll (13), and the disaster agency admitting it has no money to prepare. Drought and Food Security Push: The agriculture ministry says Lesotho has procured drought-tolerant seeds and is urging farmers to plant lucerne for animal feed and collect water as hotter, drier conditions loom. Rural Health Access Gap: In Likhutlong, impassable roads force sick people, pregnant women and even the deceased to travel for hours on cattle carts to reach Thusong for basic health services. Inflation Watch: The Central Bank of Lesotho raised its interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 7.00% to help control rising prices, citing energy costs, bad weather and higher fertiliser and transport costs. Treason Trial Update: Lesotho’s long-running treason case has been postponed to November 2–5, with the defence alleging police tampered with evidence at Police Headquarters. Climate-to-Business Challenge: Government is being urged to turn climate adaptation ideas into real businesses that can create jobs and protect health as climate impacts worsen. Education for Herders: Photos highlight shepherds trekking down mountains at night to attend school classes, showing how poverty and tradition keep many boys out of formal education.
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