AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSkills for jobs: More than 1,300 Basotho received Trade Test certificates at LOIC, with the Education Minister saying the qualification is recognised across SADC and could open work opportunities abroad. Mining and livelihoods: Gem Diamonds reported lower sales volumes but higher prices in its first quarter, while Lesotho’s energy and mining ministry flagged diamond mine closures as a jobs hit tied to weaker global demand. Climate readiness: Lesotho is officially launching a community-led climate disaster project, backed by the Red Cross, WFP and FAO, to strengthen early warning and response systems. Digital and trade momentum: Lesotho-linked creators and media partners are pushing the country’s voice in continental digital conversations, and Lesotho is set for another public-private dialogue aimed at accelerating private-sector-led growth. Regional pressure points: South Africa is preparing for possible rate hikes as war-driven inflation bites, and South Africa’s xenophobia flare-ups are spilling into business and diplomacy.
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