AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiamond Trade: Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s visit to the Qatar Diamond Exchange opened talks on linking Lesotho and African producers with international markets, though no deal was announced. Creative Industries: Filmmaker Mats’eliso Mohale urged government investment in film, saying lack of equipment cost her a chance to produce 60 episodes for South Africa’s SABC. Trade and Investment: Lesotho backed a new WTO “Aid for Trade” framework to expand technical support and financing for developing economies, while talks with Indonesia covered agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, ICT and skills. Tourism: LTDC and the Lesotho Council for Tourism revived the Qualstar programme to improve service quality, safety and competitiveness. Industry and Infrastructure: Maseru textile entrepreneur Teboho Kobeli called for a coordinated African cotton-to-apparel supply chain, while Lesotho’s Rasebala Dam project aims to improve Mafeteng’s water supply; the Highlands Water Project expansion could also boost Lesotho’s hydropower capacity.
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