AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealthcare Access: In Qacha’s Nek, patients at Whitehill in Qacha’s Nek are already queuing on the Senqu River for a free boat to Tebellong Hospital—because private boats charge, and for many Basotho, getting care starts with waiting. Telecom Pricing: Nepal Telecom has revised international call charging to a 60-second pulse for dozens of destinations, including Lesotho—effective from Jestha 1. Sports Revival: Malawi’s national basketball teams are set to return after 14 years, with a Four-Nation Tournament in Lesotho in September. Business & Culture: “Gatsheni” the Pietermaritzburg TikTok shoe repair sensation is turning a small workshop into a national brand. Regional Trade & Infrastructure: South Africa unveiled a R12.5bn plan to overhaul six land borders, including Maseru Bridge and Ficksburg. Vodacom Momentum: Vodacom lifted its Vision 2030 customer ambition to 275m after adding 26m customers, with fintech driving growth. Lesotho Climate & Power: Heavy rains and snow have damaged electricity infrastructure, with LEC assessing losses and restoring supply where roads allow.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.