AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNational Accountability & Dialogue: Lesotho’s PM Ntsokoane Matekane says the Leadership Forum and National Accountability Summit will become an annual platform, citing public input on issues like commercialising agriculture for jobs and exports, and faster skills transfer when foreign firms build in Lesotho. Mining Compensation: The Tshiamiso Trust has paid R2.7bn to sick and deceased gold mineworkers affected by silicosis and TB, with Lesotho leading beneficiaries (about R1bn paid) and more claims expected before the 2029 deadline. SACU Industrial Push: At the 9th SACU Summit, leaders backed accelerated reforms and agreed to deploy a regional innovative funding mechanism (initially N$5bn/R5bn) to support cross-border industrial and infrastructure projects across SACU, including Lesotho. Electricity Supply Pressure (SA): South Africa’s electricity generation fell 9% year-on-year in May as tariffs rose, a reminder of cost pressures that can spill into regional industry and logistics. Agriculture Policy (Lesotho): Farmers raised concerns about slow agricultural growth; the Agriculture minister pointed to wool and mohair collections (M900m) and urged earlier processing to boost export revenue. Cross-border Migration Safety: Lesotho urged citizens in South Africa to contact embassies/satellite offices and noted repatriation support ahead of planned anti-immigrant marches, as regional labour and documentation disputes continue to affect workers.
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