AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPress Freedom & Safety: Ten Lesotho media houses urged Government to set up an independent Commission of Inquiry into the abduction and assault of Newsday editor Kananelo Boloetse, saying no one has been held accountable and alleging police are harassing media and relying on Boloetse being physically available. AI & Journalism Skills: A Maseru tax journalism workshop urged reporters to embrace AI as a support tool for accuracy and efficiency, while stressing that journalists must keep control of ethics and fact-checking. AFCON 2027 (Lesotho vs Morocco): Morocco beat Lesotho 2-0 in Bloemfontein, with Lesotho ranked far lower but competing hard; Morocco also confirmed Nayef Aguerd will miss the clash, while United’s Noussair Mazraoui was forced off injured during the match. Sports Business: A B2B seminar linked Lesotho MSMEs to potential buyers as part of efforts to improve access to markets and finance under AfCFTA. Entertainment & IP: After Netflix success, “Bad Influencer” creator called for African creatives to own their intellectual property. Arts & Culture (Fashion): A Pan-African Fabric & Fashion showcase at the Smithsonian highlighted Lesotho through shweshwe and Basoho-inspired design. Public Safety (Regional impact): South Africa’s mass shootings over the weekend left 28 dead, including at least two Lesotho nationals.
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