AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAGOA Apparel Deadline: Lesotho’s garment exporters are bracing for uncertainty as AGOA’s renewal runs only until December, leaving factories and buyers with short-term certainty and limited room for upgrades. Jobs & Migration Pressure: Lesotho is racing to generate new work as returning Basotho nationals strain a fragile labour market, while rights groups allege Basotho migrants are being refused entry at South African borders without clear reasons. Skills for Industry: The Lesotho Institute of Accountants and Botho University signed an MoU to align accounting training with industry needs and global standards. Energy for Growth: Lesotho broke ground on Phase II of the China-backed Ha-Ramarothole Solar Project, targeting universal electricity access by 2030 and cutting costly electricity imports. Youth Livelihoods: Bicycle delivery is creating jobs for young entrepreneurs in Lesotho, despite road-safety and infrastructure challenges. Regional Trade & Value Chains: Lesotho Plus (RVCL+) says it has boosted agro-processing and light manufacturing competitiveness, with companies taking part in international trade fairs. Public Health Focus: Lesotho launched a national multi-sectoral mechanism to coordinate action on non-communicable diseases and injuries. Crime & Illicit Mining Spillover: South Africa’s crackdown on illegal mining has included Lesotho nationals among those arrested, underlining cross-border economic pressures.
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