AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHard Enduro Jobs & Tourism: The Roof of Africa “Mother of Hard Enduro” is bringing short-term work to Roma-area villagers as track marshals and helpers, reinforcing Lesotho’s motorsport tourism pull. El Niño Heat & Food Security: Government says it has drought-tolerant seeds and urges lucerne fodder and water harvesting, as forecasts warn of hotter, drier conditions and El Niño-linked deaths. Agriculture Inputs Implementation: Chiefs and traders question delays in letting rural communities access subsidised seeds and fertiliser closer to farmers, risking late summer planting. LHWP Governance Scrutiny: Natural Resources Minister Mohlomi Moleko faces allegations over an “unqualified” RFP appointment tied to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, which critics say could weaken negotiations. Creative Economy Push: The Lesotho Spring Music Conference spotlights sector challenges, including outdated policies and limited funding, while mapping a digital roadmap for creatives. AfCFTA MSME Training: Lesotho will host an MSME workshop to help small firms meet rules of origin, standards and compliance, and use digital trade tools. Water & Solar Access: A solar-hybrid scheme is improving clean water access for about 2,300 people in Shiselweni. Digital & AI Leap: Lesotho says it is the first country to apply the UN AI Blueprint, starting a national compute roadmap. Trade & Textiles Link: A Trans-Atlantic Cotton Partnership aims to connect U.S. cotton with African textile production for the U.S. market, with Lesotho among participating governments.
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