AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Jobs: Future AI is set to run an AI Power Experience Workshop in Maseru (21–22 Oct 2026), pitching AI as a practical tool for Basotho entrepreneurs and young professionals to build businesses and earn in the digital economy. Independence Celebrations: Sechaba Milling and ZMG Isuzu launched the Independence Drive 1000—an expedition covering 1,000 km across all 10 districts ahead of Lesotho’s 60th independence day (ending 4 Oct), with local production, transport and storytelling at the core. Youth Football & Sport Pathways: Zimbabwe’s Cossasa Games U-17 boys beat Lesotho in the final at White City Stadium, with officials stressing the need for structured development pathways and regular competitive exposure. Regional Football Hosting Change: COSAFA moved the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations/COSAFA qualifier to Mozambique after logistical issues, keeping dates 18–27 Sept; Lesotho are drawn in Group B with South Africa and Angola. Creative Challenge (GBV/Substance Abuse): UNDP and partners held a Maseru Creative Challenge for young creatives to address GBV, substance abuse and mental health through art and innovation. Fashion Credit Debate: A Miss World Botswana leteisi gown sparked Basotho online debate over design credit, prompting updated attribution linking inspiration to Lesotho designer George Malelu. Heritage Music: A Southern Africa free-reed gala (SAFRA Heritage Gala 2026) will celebrate regional musical heritage, including Lesotho’s Forere Motloheloa’s accordion featuring in Paul Simon’s Graceland track.
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