AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLesotho Investment Push: Prime Minister Sam Matekane urged Nigerian firms to relocate from South Africa to Lesotho during an Abuja forum, promising security and “100% repatriation of capital,” while pitching Lesotho’s industrialisation, infrastructure and sectors like manufacturing, construction, renewable energy and tourism. Music Industry Boost: AFRIMA and the Lesotho Music Awards signed a three-year partnership to grow Basotho talent across Africa, including an AFRIMA-supported adjudication and verification framework for selected categories. Digital Security for Industry: Lesotho launched a Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and a National Cybersecurity Forum, aiming to secure the country’s digital economy and reduce vulnerabilities. Regional Trade & Skills: Lesotho MSMEs joined SADC Industrialisation Week in Durban, while Lesotho’s rangeland fire prevention work in Sebapala trained communities to protect grazing and livelihoods. Food Security Link: King Letsie III met Kenya’s leadership on Zero Hunger, with field visits to drought-affected areas through IFRC and Kenya Red Cross programmes. Cross-border Payments: Standard Bank expanded access to China’s CIPS system, now including Lesotho, supporting faster RMB settlement for trade. Supply Chain Calendar: Registrations opened for ASCON 2026 in Zambia, focusing on AfCFTA-driven value chains and industrial transformation.
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