AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDairy Dispute in Focus: Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane told the Senate the Lesotho National Dairy crisis is being addressed, after farmers went unpaid since July following South African operator Denmar’s exit, while ownership and management questions remain under discussion. Digital Connectivity Boost: Econet Telecom Lesotho was named Lesotho’s fastest mobile network by Ookla (Speedtest Verified) for 1H 2026, as the operator expands 5G and strengthens 4G nationwide. School Feeding Hit: After US aid cuts to the Bokamoso Ba Bana programme, GroundUp reports smaller portions and less nutritious meals in Semonkong primary schools, with reduced maize-meal and cooking oil supplies and delayed pay for cooks. MSME Trade Push: Lesotho hosted an AfCFTA-focused MSME workshop and B2B seminar linking about 40 exhibitors to potential buyers, targeting market access and export readiness. Rural Power Rollout: LEWA granted seven mini-grid licence exemptions to One Power Africa for projects across seven rural communities, aiming to extend electricity where grid reach is limited. Infrastructure for Industry: LHDA completed a R2.3bn access road network for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, improving heavy-transport routes to support Polihali Dam construction.
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