AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoVisa Overhaul: The US will stop routine visa processing at 25 African diplomatic posts from 1 August 2026, including Maseru, and route applicants to 20 regional hubs such as Cape Town and Johannesburg, aiming to standardise screening and boost security. Industrialisation & Trade: Lesotho is taking part in SADC Industrialization Week in Durban, with MSMEs in leather, cosmetics, beekeeping, handicrafts and light industry showcasing products under a theme linking infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals. Energy & Legal Risk: Lesotho’s Ministry of Energy and Mining has sued Phaks Joint Venture to recover over M15.4 million over alleged non-completion of the Ha Belo power station substation and transmission line project funded by the World Bank. Agro-Pastoral Resilience: The Sebapala project in Quthing is training rangeland users to prevent and manage seasonal fires, supported by drafted bylaws to protect grazing and water systems. Food Security Diplomacy: King Letsie III is in Kenya to champion Zero Hunger, meeting President Ruto and visiting drought-affected areas with the IFRC and Kenya Red Cross. Local Recall Watch: Ford Ranger and Everest models exported to Lesotho are under a transmission-related safety recall, with free software updates urged at authorised dealerships.
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