AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLesotho in the spotlight on global AI: Lesotho is named among 29 founding members of China-backed WAICO, the new World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, as countries sign up to civilian AI cooperation and governance. Regional security and mining deaths: South Africa’s police and SANDF mourn soldiers who died during an anti-illegal mining operation near Johannesburg, with investigations ongoing after troops fell into an abandoned mine shaft. Courtroom flashpoint in Lesotho’s army case: In the murder trial of Maaparankoe Mahao, a prosecutor tells a defence witness he is a Colonel not a Major General, raising disputes over rank, promotion, and what the witness can properly testify about. Census credibility check: Lesotho’s Bureau of Statistics begins verification and validation of 2026 Housing and Population Census data, urging public cooperation while stressing confidentiality. Disability rights push: A Lesotho disability federation warns that slow law implementation and weak coordination still block full CRPD rights for persons with disabilities. Climate support for MSMEs: Government launches a M68 million climate resilience facility to help small businesses absorb drought and flood shocks and protect jobs. SACU leadership shift: Botswana takes over the chairmanship of SACU for the next 12 months, replacing South Africa. Trade facilitation move: South Africa’s road freight bodies sign an MoU to cut customs delays and border inefficiencies affecting cross-border logistics.
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