AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndependence Celebrations in Maseru: Lesotho marked its 60th Independence Anniversary at Setsoto Stadium, with King Letsie III praising Eswatini’s “sister monarchy” bond and Prime Minister Sam Matekane urging Basotho to reclaim a national identity built on discipline, resilience and peace. Regional Diplomacy: King Mswati III used the occasion to highlight Lesotho’s role in Southern African integration and pledged continued unity toward AU and SADC goals. Court Watch: The Court of Appeal is set to open its second session next Tuesday with 45 cases, including a closely watched matter involving the National University of Lesotho and suspended Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Kananelo Mosito. Energy and Infrastructure: The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority awarded geotechnical contracts for the proposed 120MW Oxbow Hydropower Scheme, moving preliminary engineering forward. Sports—Chess: Lesotho will host a FIDE-rated Independence Chess Tournament in Maseru (10–11 Oct) with sections for Open, Development and People with Disability.
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