AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Elections Push: South Africa’s IEC is urging eligible voters—especially first-timers—to register or update details for the 2026 local government elections during the June 20–21 voter registration weekend, warning that voter apathy weakens accountability at the “coalface” of service delivery. Lesotho–Qatar Ties: Newly accredited Lesotho ambassador Ntsime Victor Jafeta met Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa and pledged to promote economic cooperation, alongside Panama and Qatar’s incoming ambassadors. GBV Reporting Skills: UNFPA and UNFPA’s partners ran a workshop for Lesotho journalists on reporting gender-based violence ethically and survivor-centred, noting that many cases— including abuse against men—go unreported. Informal Economy Under Pressure: Lesotho street vendors say sudden tax demands could force closures, arguing they cannot pay levies when daily sales are already too low. Waste Management Alarm: Lesotho’s Ombudsman warns that poor solid waste disposal is harming public health and the environment, citing open burning and unsafe dumping sites near homes and schools. Digital Services Drive: Lesotho’s e-services rollout is moving forward across ministries, with officials stressing implementation progress and ongoing digitisation work.
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