AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS–Lesotho Trade: Lesotho’s textiles, apparel and fisheries have regained duty-free access to the US after Section 122 tariffs expired on 29 July, with the government saying Section 301 tariffs won’t hit Lesotho—bringing relief to an industry employing 30,000+ workers. Cybersecurity for Industry: Government launched an interim CSIRT and a National Cybersecurity Forum to help state and business defend Lesotho’s digital systems, aiming to protect digital IDs, payments and data platforms. Agriculture PPP Push: The agriculture ministry validated an action plan to move from subsistence to commercial farming via a Public Private Dialogue working group supported by the World Bank’s CAFI project. Electricity Fraud Recovery: LEC says two companies have committed to repay over M3.7m linked to an alleged electricity fraud scheme dating back to 2015. Toyota Recall (Regional, incl. Lesotho): A recall of 2,208 Toyota Urban Cruisers in the region covers a faulty fuel gauge that can misread fuel levels; five units were sold in Lesotho. Digital Transformation Deal: Econet Telecom Lesotho and UNDP renewed an MoU to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption across key sectors. Climate Risk Watch: Africa is on high alert for a potential “Super El Niño,” with southern Africa facing prolonged drought risk and other regions facing flooding and crop stress.
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