AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoLesotho Justice & Accountability: Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane says action must be taken against commanders in the Special Forces Unit after Corporal Tjekane Sebolai and Corporal Selone Rats’iu were sentenced over the 2014 murder of Lisebo Tang and related charges, stressing that soldiers must obey the law, not just orders. Legal Reform & Rights: The Ministry of Justice and Law, via the Lesotho Law Reform Commission, is consulting stakeholders to review outdated and discriminatory laws, with a focus on equality, non-discrimination, and better access to justice for women, people with disabilities, and minority communities. Disability & Inclusion: Lesotho reports progress on assistive technology access—new policy and a priority products list, plus local device-making through the Physiotherapy Outreach Programme—while admitting funding and rollout gaps still limit reach. Community Power & Water Reality: In Mokhokhong (Roma area), rural electrification is finally reaching long-neglected villages, but residents still face harsh water shortages despite being in the “water tower” region. Girls’ Confidence Push: HIV/AIDS activist Tsépang Maboee launches a Girls Empowerment Masterclass to build self-worth, boundaries, communication skills, and future planning. Culture & Sport Spotlight: Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso’s 50th golden birthday is marked with a Holy Mass at St. Louis Catholic Mission, Matsieng, while Lesotho’s Frisco Khomari is laid to rest after a fatal car accident. Regional Lifestyle Lens: Across the border, South Africa’s anti-migrant protests and xenophobia debate continues, with Ramaphosa urging lawful action—plus a viral food-culture moment as an American visitor reacts to pork trotters in a South African butchery.
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