AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCybersecurity: Lesotho launched an interim CSIRT and a National Cybersecurity Forum, with the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation framing it as key digital infrastructure for safer online systems. SADC Industry Push: Lesotho MSMEs are taking part in SADC Industrialisation Week in Durban, spanning leather, cosmetics, beekeeping, handicrafts and light industry ahead of the 46th SADC Summit. Energy & Infrastructure Dispute: Lesotho’s Ministry of Energy and Mining is suing Phaks Joint Venture to recover over M15.4 million over the stalled Ha Belo power station works funded by the World Bank. Agriculture & Livelihoods: The Sebapala rangelands fire-prevention drive is training communities to manage burning, while a separate ROLL-linked charcoal skills programme is turning invasive shrubs into income. Trade & Finance Links: Standard Bank says China’s CIPS processed over $1bn in its first year, expanding RMB cross-border settlement to include Lesotho. Music Industry: AFRIMA and Lesotho Music Awards signed a three-year partnership to develop Basotho talent and connect the local industry to the wider African creative ecosystem.
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