AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiamond Trade: Qatar Diamond Exchange is courting African producers, with Prime Minister Samuel Matekane among officials visiting its planned trading hub. The exchange says it wants to connect producers with international buyers and manufacturers. Trade Finance: Lesotho joined WTO members in backing a new “Aid for Trade” approach, calling for more technical support and grants, concessional loans and blended finance to help developing economies participate in global trade. Creative Industries: Filmmaker Mats’eliso Mohale urged government investment in equipment and production, saying limited resources cost her a chance to deliver 60 episodes for South African television. Tourism: LTDC and the Lesotho Council for Tourism have relaunched Qualstar to strengthen service quality, safety and competitiveness. Regional Cooperation: Lesotho and Indonesia are exploring partnerships in agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, ICT and trade. Textiles: Maseru manufacturer Teboho Kobeli says African cotton could drive industrial growth, but producers need to coordinate and build a full value chain from raw cotton to finished apparel.
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