AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMeat Industry Shock: Farmer’s Meat Mariental Abattoir (FMM) is shutting permanently at end-September, threatening over 100 jobs and disrupting a sheep supply chain built with 100+ producers, including 78 EU-accredited suppliers. Rural Services Divide: Elderly residents in Ha-Khoeli and Ha-Mothetsi near Maseru say decades after independence they still lack roads, water and electricity, forcing costly purchases and long walks to health care. Infrastructure & Engineering: Concor-Nthane Brothers M&K joint venture marked completion of the Mabunyaneng and Khubelu bridges in Mokhotlong, replacing low river crossings ahead of the Polihali dam reservoir. Agriculture & Livestock Health: Botswana donated 100,000 FMD vaccine doses to Lesotho to strengthen the transboundary response and protect livestock livelihoods. Trade Certainty for Textiles: The US Senate moved to extend AGOA to 2028, preserving preferential access crucial for Lesotho’s textile and apparel exporters. Disaster Preparedness: Lesotho’s Disaster Management Authority held a national forum on anticipated El Niño, focusing on food security, livestock, water, health and livelihoods. Youth & Skills: FIFA’s Football for Schools programme will pilot in 10 Mokhotlong primary schools, with a push to develop girls’ football talent. Local Governance: Maseru residents submitted views on proposed by-laws covering sanitation, liquor outlets, construction permits and business inspections.
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