AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Deal: Lesotho has signed a $6.2bn agreement with US firm Convalt Energy for Project Kobong—an estimated 1,200MW hydropower plant plus an AI data centre—aimed at shifting the country from importing electricity to becoming a power exporter. Digital Economy: The Central Bank of Lesotho is rolling out deeper financial literacy outreach in Quthing, highlighting the upgraded Lesotho Switch (LesSwitch) that links mobile money platforms and enables ATM use across the country. Govt Capacity: Lesotho’s MICSTI has broken ground on a new digital studio in Maseru and signed digital policies, pushing skills for digital marketing and entrepreneurship under the E-Government programme. Public Accountability: Government announced a National Leadership Retreat (June 21–23) and an Accountability Summit (July 1–3) to improve service delivery and strengthen transparency. Finance & Data: Finance Minister Matlanyane says the 2026 digital census achieved very good coverage despite snow, network disruptions and harsh terrain, supporting better planning and resource allocation. Regional Learning: A Lesotho delegation studied Uganda’s microfinance model, praising the Emyooga programme’s cooperative-based savings and credit approach for grassroots inclusion. Diplomacy: Lesotho met Qatar’s ambassador to discuss cooperation in education, infrastructure, governance and parliamentary affairs.
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