AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTelecom Investment: Vodacom says it poured R23.6bn into network resilience, spectrum value and IT modernisation, including fibre stake Maziv, with growth targets across Africa. Digital Government: Lesotho’s MICSTI has started a new digital studio at Makoanyane Square and signed digital policies, building on UNIPOD and e-Government Phase II. Energy + AI: Lesotho signed a $6.2bn deal for a 1,200MW hydropower project plus an AI data centre near Kobong Dam, aiming to shift from importing power to exporting. Assistive Tech: Lesotho reports progress on assistive technology access via a national priority products list and policy, while funding and rollout gaps remain. Education Tech + Skills: Lesotho’s digital census wrapped with very good coverage despite snow and network disruptions, and Lesotho also unveiled its team for the 2026 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad. Local Infrastructure: PM Matekane officially switched on Kofi Annan street lights in Maseru, citing safety gains and local jobs. AI in the Browser: Google expanded Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Lesotho included in the wider rollout. Drone Agriculture: Zipline says it plans to expand Rwanda-style drone services into more markets, including livestock insemination, with “advanced talks” with Lesotho.
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