AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfCFTA MSME Push: A three-day workshop in Maseru wrapped with a B2B seminar that linked 40 Lesotho MSMEs to potential buyers, tackling the usual bottlenecks of market access and finance while training firms on export procedures, standards and compliance. Rural Power Rollout: LEWA granted seven licence exemptions to One Power Africa to install mini-grids in seven rural communities, aiming to bring electricity where grid expansion is slow. Water & Logistics Infrastructure: LHDA says it has completed a R2.3bn, 166km access road network for LHWP Phase II, building a heavy-haul transit corridor to move major construction equipment to the Polihali Dam and tunnel sites. Digital Policy & Connectivity: Lesotho joined Commonwealth Digital Nexus discussions at CTO@125 in London, focusing on how AI can drive inclusive digital transformation. Mobile Market Signal: Econet Telecom was named Lesotho’s fastest mobile network by Ookla, citing Speedtest results from the first half of 2026. Energy Cost Pressure Watch: Reports on rising diesel prices across Africa highlight how higher fuel costs can quickly feed into transport, food and construction prices—relevant for Lesotho’s import-dependent supply chains.
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