AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMigration & Community Safety: More than 178,000 African migrants have left South Africa amid deportations and anti-foreigner protests, with Lesotho among countries reporting returns; the Migrant Workers Association of Lesotho is urging calm and condemning looting and attacks on migrant-owned businesses. Electoral Reform Watch: Lesotho’s Parliamentary committee heard divided views on proposed Electoral Act changes, with stakeholders split between keeping the Zebra Model or switching to the Best Loser Model for PR seats, while the IEC warned against rushing reforms. Local Elections Timetable (Regional): South Africa’s IEC has opened candidate nominations for the 4 November municipal elections and set key deadlines as the voters’ roll heads toward closure. Tourism & Media: Vodacom Lesotho has adopted Maseru District under the “Re Bontše Lesotho” campaign, backing digital storytelling to spotlight Basotho culture and tourism. Education & Youth Talent: Econet’s Higherlife Foundation sponsored five Basotho students to study in the US, highlighting engineering and finance disciplines. Arts & Culture: Morena Leraba brought Basotho “Famo” music to Berlin’s Durchlüften Festival, and Lesotho’s boxing bronze medalists received a heroes’ welcome in Maseru.
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