AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAGOA Extension for Textiles: The US Senate has moved to extend AGOA to December 2028, preserving preferential access that Lesotho’s textile and apparel makers rely on for jobs and market stability. El Niño Preparedness: Lesotho’s Disaster Management Authority convened a national forum to plan early action for anticipated El Niño impacts on food security, livestock, water, health and livelihoods. Diaspora Remittances Push: UN experts say Lesotho could lift diaspora remittances’ contribution from 21% of GDP to about 30% by channeling savings held abroad into productive investment. Maseru By-laws Consultation: Basotho submitted views to Maseru City Council on by-laws covering sanitation, liquor outlet rules, construction permits, temporary structures and business inspections. Electricity Equity in Roma Valley: Ha-Koili residents complain they are excluded from rural electrification rollouts while nearby villages get power, affecting study, small businesses and food storage. Agriculture Risk Management: The agriculture ministry reviewed its smart subsidy and agriculture insurance pilot, aiming to improve protection against climate and livestock risks. Copyright vs AI: Lesotho creatives warn that AI is replacing paid design work while the copyright regime remains outdated. SADC Trade and Industry Agenda: As South Africa takes the SADC chair, leaders focus on industrialisation, infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals—key themes for regional supply chains.
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