AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJewellery & Culture: L’ÉCOLE opened its first Nomadic School in South Korea, with a standout class on diamonds that spotlighted Lesotho’s “Letšeng” story via Van Cleef & Arpels’ 910-carat Lesotho Legend rough diamond. Youth Empowerment: Lesotho’s Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development is rolling out the Sebabatso and STEAM 2026 Youth Empowerment Initiative across all ten districts (20 July–12 August), extending the application deadline and warning applicants not to pay scammers. AI Cooperation: Lesotho has joined WAICO as a founding member, following the Shanghai signing on 16 July, positioning the country for technical cooperation and participation in international AI policy. Arts, Markets & Craft: BEDCO’s King’s Birthday Market at Maseru Mall continues to spotlight local entrepreneurs and cultural heritage through crafts, fashion, food and entertainment. Community & Planning Watch: Complaints about the standard of King Letsie III’s 63rd birthday celebrations in Mokhotlong are raising questions about planning and execution. Music & Creative Freedom: UNESCO support is backing Nhimbe Trust’s “Fearless Frontiers” project to train young journalists on artistic freedom and AI ethics across Southern Africa.
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