AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Trade: At the Berlin Global Dialogue, Nigeria called for stronger African trade and sustainable infrastructure financing, arguing that domestic investment should complement foreign capital. Infrastructure: Lesotho has begun construction of the Tebellong Bridge and connecting road, a 24-month project intended to make Senqu River crossings safer; the government urged the contractor to source materials locally where possible. Manufacturing & Skills: Trade Minister Motlatsi Maqelepo wants government and businesses to work together on job-ready training, as factories report shortages of skilled workers. The ministry plans to review TVET programmes and encourage industries beyond textiles. Cannabis Industry: A parliamentary committee says poor oversight has cost Lesotho millions in potential revenue, with about 75 companies reportedly failing to pay licence fees. Innovation: At Science, Technology and Innovation Week, the government highlighted an AI chatbot being developed to give farmers practical advice and urged researchers to turn ideas into products, businesses and jobs.
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