AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMineworkers’ Benefits: A two-week outreach from October 19 will help former and current mineworkers claim unpaid benefits in five districts, with officials warning against fraudsters charging for assistance. Unpaid Census Wages: About 450 temporary census workers say wages and allowances remain outstanding nearly five months after their assignments; they have asked Parliament to intervene. Contractor Payments: Prime Minister Sam Matekane urged ministries to pay contractors on time, warning that delays hurt businesses and weaken partnerships with government. Agriculture: Farmer Dr Mampiti Matete has grown a 200-cabbage venture into a diversified farm with 21,000 laying hens and around 50 permanent and seasonal workers. Farmers facing crop losses from extreme weather are also asking whether insurance can protect smallholders. Investment and Trade: Lesotho signed a three-year partnership with the African Legal Support Facility to strengthen support for negotiating deals in natural resources, energy, infrastructure and public finances. The country is also looking to move into higher-value textiles as temporary AGOA relief buys the sector time. Business Connectivity: Vodacom Lesotho has launched Starlink-powered satellite internet for businesses.
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