AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGender & Medicine: Lesotho’s Senate debate on forcing doctors to “validate” LGBTQIA+ identities is spilling into courtrooms and public life, raising urgent questions about who gets to define gender. Digital Government: MICSTI says e-services rollout is moving ahead across ministries like Public Works, Agriculture, Finance and Development Planning, with an “evolving journey” approach after validation exercises. Connectivity & Licensing: UCC answers taxation and sovereignty concerns as Starlink seeks/holds a license, with the focus on how services and equipment should be regulated. Food Security Research: After Lesotho’s May 24 vulnerability assessment, the Lesotho Vulnerability Assessment Committee will run market research around May 30 to map prices, competition, security, services and infrastructure. Public Health Tech: A Lesotho-linked report highlights demand for long-acting HIV prevention injections outpacing supply in parts of Africa, with rollout gaps affecting vulnerable communities. AI Policy in the Region: Mozambique opens public consultation on a draft National AI Strategy, including plans for regulatory sandboxes and sector use in health, education and agriculture. Water & Ecosystems: South Africa and Botswana are set to sign a pact to protect the Upper Limpopo River Basin from pollution risks and invasive aquatic species. Tech, Culture & Learning: A student rebrands Bonolo Health to better fit Basotho culture while keeping a modern healthcare look, and Lesotho’s Maloti-Drakensberg archaeology work points to very early high-altitude human survival.
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