AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIllegal Mining Tragedy: Fourteen illegal chrome miners, mostly Basotho, died in a rockfall at a disused mine near Nkaneng/Rustenburg; eight were hospitalised and others may be trapped, with police still on scene and authorities pointing to unsafe, unregulated operations. Labour Crunch in Industry: Xenophobic protests and anti-foreigner pressure have pushed thousands of workers out of South Africa, leaving clothing factories and farms short-staffed and forcing employers to scramble for labour. Trade Talks for SACU: India and the South Africa-led SACU group (including Lesotho) are set to sign Terms of Reference on Aug 12 to start negotiations for a preferential trade agreement, with priority areas including critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. AfCFTA Capacity Building (Lesotho): AfCFTA held a four-day dispute settlement and trade goods workshop in Maseru to help Lesotho implement its trade responsibilities and protect its rights. Water & Food Security Moves: ORASECOM opened the Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer project office in Maseru, while PM Matekane handed over 150+ tractors to farmers to boost food production. Public Procurement Reform: LPPA sensitised suppliers and contractors on how to use procurement complaints mechanisms under the 2023 Act. Tourism & Connectivity: Vodacom Lesotho joined the “Re Bontše Lesotho” campaign by backing Maseru with connectivity, mentorship and digital storytelling.
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