AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHydropower x AI push: Lesotho has signed a binding deal with US firm Convalt Energy for a Kobong Hydropower and AI data centre project worth about $6.2bn (98bn loti), aiming to boost energy independence and jobs, though feasibility studies and approvals still come first. Winter travel disruption: Heavy snowfall has shut Sani Pass and forced travellers to delay trips between KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho while disaster teams monitor roads and communities. Regional migration tensions: South Africa’s Ramaphosa rejected xenophobia claims, calling for “African solutions” and stronger, fair immigration enforcement as Mozambique and others urge citizens to be cautious amid renewed anti-migrant unrest. Military fitness concern: Lesotho’s Military Training Institute says new recruits are struggling physically, blaming drug use and poor nutrition, and warns recruitment gaps could shrink the pool of fit candidates. Sport & culture links: Lesotho’s presence shows up in regional sport chatter (including World Cup warm-up schedules featuring Lesotho vs Kenya) and in music coverage spotlighting Lesotho-born producer JAZZWRLD and local youth wins in public speaking.
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