AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Digital Governance: Lesotho says it is the first country to move from assessing readiness to implementing the UN AI Blueprint, with Prime Minister Matekane citing work on computing capacity, data centres, connectivity, skills and financing. Trade & Textiles Jobs: Lesotho’s Finance Minister says two clothing firms, Vishan Clothing and Leo Garments, will expand after receiving support under the Inclusive Growth Facility, with plans for about 1,400 new textile jobs. Agriculture Inputs: Government will keep subsidised farming input prices the same for 2026/27, with sales starting countrywide on 21 September and subsidies covering most seed, herbicide and manure costs. Water Infrastructure & Delivery Risks: Parliament hears that six mega water projects are behind schedule, with delays blamed on community pushback, procurement issues, workmanship and “construction mafia” influence, while officials point to ongoing mitigation efforts. Regional Connectivity: SADC pushes capital-market integration via the SADC Exchange Gateway to enable cross-border trading and wider investor access across member exchanges. Health & Safety: Maseru health authorities recovered 160 bottles of expired ARVs from near Ha Thetsane and moved them for secure storage pending authorised disposal.
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