AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Project Oversight: Residents near the Polihali tunnel works report foamy water in the Sekoai River, renewing concerns about wastewater from a construction site previously suspended over pollution. Farm Resilience: Flooding ruined smallholders’ crops and savings, sharpening calls to consider agricultural insurance as weather risks grow. Contractor Payments: Prime Minister Sam Matekane urged ministries to pay contractors promptly, warning that delays can damage businesses and stall development. Agribusiness: Matete’s farm has grown from 200 cabbages to 21,000 laying hens, diversified production and around 50 permanent and seasonal jobs. Textile Manufacturing: A seven-year roadmap aims to move Lesotho beyond basic garment assembly into higher-value production using local wool and mohair, as the sector grapples with factory closures and falling employment. Infrastructure and Energy: LHDA plans 100 kilometres of feeder roads and eight bridges, with local firms invited to participate; the Ha Belo project is also set to connect an industrial estate with 16 factory shells to the national grid. Business Connectivity: Vodacom Lesotho launched Starlink-powered satellite internet for businesses and public institutions, including in remote areas.
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