AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKobong Investment Push: Lesotho has secured a record US$6.2bn hydropower and AI data centre deal for the Kobong Project, backed by U.S. firm Convalt, with promises of jobs, skills and power for manufacturers as Lesotho eyes a shift from electricity importer to regional exporter. AfCFTA Market Drive: Lesotho MSMEs returned from SADC Industrialization Week in Durban saying they’re ready to sell “Made in Lesotho” goods across the AfCFTA, citing new leads on rules of origin and regional value chains. Trade Relief for Garments: Lesotho’s textiles, apparel and fisheries regained duty-free access to the U.S. after Section 122 tariffs expired, easing pressure on an industry employing 30,000 workers while AGOA renewal remains the next risk point. Digital Security Step: Government launched an interim CSIRT and a National Cybersecurity Forum to help state and business defend Lesotho’s digital systems. Agriculture Action Plan: The agriculture ministry validated a Public Private Dialogue action plan to move farming from subsistence to commercial production, supported by the World Bank’s CAFI project. Climate-Food Warning: Humanitarian groups urged a shift from emergency food aid to climate-smart farming as El Niño risks loom across Africa. Consumer Recall: Toyota Urban Cruiser recalls reached Lesotho for a faulty fuel gauge that can misread fuel levels.
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