AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Admin Drama: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana finally departed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after visa chaos delayed the squad by a day, leaving assistant coach Helman Mkhalele behind until U.S. clearance came through. Women’s Football: Zambia’s Copper Queens will host Lesotho in the 4 Nations tournament opener, with Kenya and Zimbabwe also in the mix in Ndola. Local Protest: Maseru’s Semphetenyane residents blocked a road and burned tyres, accusing officials of claiming road works are finished while locals say only a small section was repaired. Media & GBV: UNFPA trained Lesotho journalists on ethical, survivor-centred reporting on gender-based violence, as the GBV Centre is now operational and already housing victims. Arts & Culture: Serumula Performing Arts Academy has closed after 19 years, citing mounting debts and lack of sustainable funding. Civic Life: Lesotho’s IEC launched a civic and voter education strategy ahead of upcoming electoral processes. Environment: The Ombudsman warned that 80% of Lesotho’s waste is unmanaged, with open dumping and burning creating serious health risks.
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