AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoQMMH Accountability Shake-up: Lesotho’s Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital is under scrutiny after Public Accounts Committee hearings heard vehicles were hired without inspection, including one linked to Communications Minister Nthati Moorosi, raising concerns about procurement controls and oversight. Procurement Rules Under Fire: The PAC is also probing QMMH procurement after the hospital’s procurement manager testified that there is no clear procurement policy and reporting lines are unclear, increasing the risk of undue influence. Dipping Levy Questions: The Lesotho Tribune is investigating a “dipping levy” deducted from wool and mohair farmers, asking who collected it, how much was raised, and where the funds went, amid concerns about livestock disease control financing. Food Security Push: Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane handed over 150+ tractors and farming machines to youth, women, associations and subsidised farmers, aiming to boost production and jobs. Regional Health Cooperation: India and Lesotho reviewed cooperation at the 6th Joint Bilateral Commission, including healthcare and capacity building, while UNAIDS reports major HIV progress and prevention momentum across the region. Public Health Funding Signals: China’s HIV/Aids support via prevention projects in Lesotho and other countries highlights continued external backing for local health efforts.
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