AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTribute & Culture: South Africa’s arts world gathered at Joburg Theatre for an emotional send-off for publicist, DJ and designer Maria McCloy, who died on 12 May. Livestock Shock: In Berea, farmers say the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is crushing incomes as milk sales are blocked and fodder costs rise. Skills for Work: More than 1,300 Basotho received Trade Test certificates at LOIC, with the minister stressing recognition across SADC and links to employers. Energy Push: The Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue ended in Maseru, with government flagging energy-driven data centres and a long-term plan to export renewable power. Climate Preparedness: Lesotho is launching a community-led anticipatory action project to strengthen disaster response systems. Mining & Jobs: Lesotho’s mine closures are blamed on weaker diamond markets, while the ministry points to crushed stone and law changes to keep benefits local. Regional Finance: South Africa is expected to move toward a rate hike as war-linked inflation pressures build. Trade & Growth: Lesotho’s next Public-Private Dialogue targets private-sector-led growth, building on earlier sector working groups.
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