AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Governance & Digital Trade: Lesotho’s FM Limpho Tau signed WAICO’s founding agreement in Shanghai, with China’s Wang Yi stressing “no country should be left behind” and offering deeper investment and market access for Lesotho products. Regional Health & Livestock: SADC moves to coordinate a 2026–2028 foot-and-mouth disease plan, including cross-border vaccination and stronger diagnostics, with Botswana’s Vaccine Institute backing supply and safety. Lesotho Youth & Skills: The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development rolls out the Sebabatso and STEAM 2026 youth empowerment campaign across all districts (20 July–12 August), extending deadlines and warning against scams. Climate Resilience for MSMEs: Government launches a M68m Climate Resilience and Preparedness Support Facility (via the CAFI project) to fund up to 80% of approved climate-proofing investments for businesses. Transport Safety: South Africa’s NCC flags a Ford recall affecting 2026 Transit/Transit Custom/Tourneo Custom models exported to Lesotho, urging free inspection and repair. Cross-border Labour Pressure: Reports say South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration drive is triggering job losses, skilled labour shortages, and knock-on effects in transport and agriculture—felt across the region, including Lesotho nationals.
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