AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism: LTDC and the Lesotho Council for Tourism have revived the Qualstar programme to strengthen service quality, safety and competitiveness. Trade: Lesotho joined WTO members in renewing the Aid for Trade initiative, which aims to expand support and private-sector partnerships for developing economies. Creative Industries: Film producer Mats’eliso Mohale urged government investment, saying a lack of equipment prevented her from taking up an opportunity to produce 60 episodes for SABC. Regional Investment: Lesotho and Indonesia discussed cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, ICT, trade and skills training. Business Finance: The Central Bank and CAFI launched district-wide financial literacy work, including guidance on using livestock and equipment as loan collateral. Infrastructure: The Rasebala Dam project is intended to improve water supply in Mafeteng, while a rehabilitated rural system has brought clean water to a community in Qacha’s Nek. Industry and Agriculture: Maseru textile entrepreneur Teboho Kobeli says coordinated, end-to-end cotton processing could deepen Africa’s manufacturing base; separate coverage points to unmet pork demand as an opportunity for Basotho farmers.
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