AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCross-Border Payments: Standard Lesotho Bank says it has pioneered a direct Renminbi (RMB) cross-border interbank payment system, enabling straight-through transactions between Africa and China to support a roughly $100m Lesotho-linked trade corridor. AI Diplomacy: Lesotho’s FM Limpho Tau signed on to China’s World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai, with China pledging capacity-building for Global South countries. Youth & Skills: Lesotho’s Sebabatso and STEAM 2026 youth initiative rolls out to all districts, with an extended application deadline and warnings against scams charging fees. Climate Support for MSMEs: Government launched a M68m Climate Resilience and Preparedness Support Facility to help small businesses invest up to 80% in drought, flood and heavy-snow measures. Water Security (Regional): South Africa launched a National Water Access Acceleration Programme, spotlighting decentralised treatment and scaling clean water output. Livestock Health (SADC): SADC moves to coordinate a unified foot-and-mouth disease approach, including cross-border vaccinations and diagnostics. Transport Recall: Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom models in the region face an 8F57 transmission recall, with free inspections and repairs urged. Sports (Lesotho): Neheng Khatala targets a strong showing at Durban’s Totalsports Women’s Race after a recent 10K performance.
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