AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInnovation: Lesotho’s second National Science, Technology and Innovation Forum in Maseru is exploring ways to turn biodigital agriculture, digital health and other technologies into investment and growth. Local Manufacturing: Johane Industries has opened a clothing factory at Tikoe, expanding from a small business into production with machinery funded through LEAP and premises from LNDC. A Botha-Bothe entrepreneur is also building a locally made leather footwear brand, though specialised materials and equipment still have to be sourced from South Africa. Mining: Letšeng’s diamond royalty has been cut from 10% to between 3% and 6%, effective October 1; the change was disclosed by Gem Diamonds, with no government announcement identified. Agriculture: A Maseru workshop aims to improve media coverage of wool and mohair production, quality, marketing and trade. Construction: Around 300 workers at the Ramarothole solar project reportedly receive M90 a day, below the stated M178 minimum for unskilled workers, prompting concerns about labour compliance.
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