AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoInnovation: Lesotho’s second National Science, Technology and Innovation Forum opened in Maseru, bringing government, researchers and businesses together to explore biodigital agriculture, digital health and commercialising new ideas. Tourism and Investment: A summit in Mokhotlong is seeking ways to unlock opportunities linked to the Polihali Dam project. Manufacturing: Basotho-owned Johane Industries has launched production at Tikoe, moving from a small garment business to full-scale clothing production with machinery support and premises from LNDC. Mining: Letšeng’s diamond royalty has been cut from 10% to 3–6%, effective October, with the change disclosed by the mine’s owner in a London stock-market update. Agriculture: An IFAD-backed project will digitise wool and mohair breeding centres, including animal identification and traceability. Worker Protections: About 300 workers on the Ramarothole solar project reportedly earn M90 a day, below the stated M178 minimum wage for unskilled workers.
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