AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJournalism Under Threat: Amnesty International and the Media Women Association of Lesotho are calling for an urgent, independent investigation after journalist and human rights defender Kananelo Boloetse was allegedly abducted, tortured and threatened with death in Maseru, with organisations warning such intimidation aims to silence accountability voices. Sports Medicine: NBM Women’s Premiership Golden Boot winner Deborah Henry underwent successful surgery for a distal fibula fracture and has begun rehabilitation after injury during the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier. Football Fixtures: The CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa qualifier fixtures are out, with South Africa opening against Lesotho on Sept 19 in Maputo. Business & Jobs: Liberty Life Lesotho launched a partnership with LEPOSA to boost financial resilience and literacy for police staff. Trade Opportunity: Lesotho exporters get a reprieve as the US extends AGOA duty-free access to Dec 2028, supporting textiles/apparel and fisheries. Local Governance & Rights: Lesotho’s justice sector is urged to move from planning to action to rebuild public trust in courts and police. Health Oversight: Lesotho’s Public Accounts Committee ordered audits at Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital after allegations of nursing licence fraud.
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