AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMineworker Benefits: A two-week outreach campaign begins October 19 in five districts to help former and current miners claim unpaid benefits and open bank accounts. Officials warn against paying middlemen. Construction: Prime Minister Sam Matekane urged ministries to pay contractors promptly, saying delays threaten businesses. LHDA also plans 100 kilometres of feeder roads and eight bridges under the Highlands Water Project’s Phase II, with contracts open to Lesotho- and South Africa-based firms. Water Project Oversight: Residents report foamy water in the Sekoai River near Polihali construction works; wastewater discharge has raised renewed pollution concerns. Agriculture: Matete Farm has grown from 200 cabbages to 21,000 laying hens, alongside dairy, fruit and vegetable operations, and now employs permanent and seasonal workers. Business Support: Lesotho’s three-year agreement with the African Legal Support Facility will provide legal and technical help for priority energy, infrastructure, natural-resource and finance projects. Industry and Connectivity: Lesotho is pursuing higher-value textile production as an AGOA reprieve buys time, while Vodacom Lesotho has launched Starlink-powered satellite internet for businesses.
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