AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Infrastructure Crisis: Lesotho’s Ministry of Health has ordered the shutdown of the Health Maintenance Project Implementing Unit (HM-PIU) on 30 September, with no handover plan in sight—raising fears for water, power, sanitation, medical waste and ICT at 226 facilities and putting over 1.3 million Basotho at risk. Inclusive Transport: The Roads Directorate has launched the first inclusive traffic signals on Kingsway, adding countdown timers and audible buzzers to help visually and hearing-impaired pedestrians cross safely. Justice & Accountability: In the Khetheng murder case, the Crown is pushing for harsh sentencing for a senior inspector convicted of murdering PC Mokalekale Khetheng, arguing police abuse undermined public confidence in the justice system. Access to Justice for Disability: PWDAC and the Law Society of Lesotho sign a five-year MoU to improve access to justice for persons with disabilities. Economic & Jobs Push: Finance Minister Matlanyane says FNB funding under the Inclusive Growth Facility is expected to create at least 1,400 jobs via textiles and clothing expansions. Local Governance & Compliance: Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero tells Soweto spaza traders to register and pay municipal rates to ease the city’s debt.
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