AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail Scale Story: Pepkor says it now has 6,500+ stores across Southern Africa and Brazil, with its Pep brand alone running 2,795 outlets across SA, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and eSwatini—plus a growth plan that shifts from “more stores” to smarter expansion. Education Impact: The Basotho Educational Trust marks 40 years of scholarships, reporting it has helped 1,500+ students gain technical skills, with 68 learners currently supported in trades like carpentry and mechanics. Sport Calendar: Zimbabwe will host the Region 5 Table Tennis Championships in July, with teams including Lesotho set to compete at Glen City. Regional Softball: Botswana’s Jwaneng readies for a May 14–16 masters softball showdown featuring squads from Botswana, South Africa and Lesotho. Arts & Culture: Tributes continue for South African publicist and creative Maria McCloy at Joburg Theatre, while Lesotho’s media sector pushes forward with training on trafficking and child-labour reporting. Migration Tensions: South Africa’s anti-migrant protests keep sparking backlash across the continent, with Ghana delaying an evacuation amid legal and logistical hurdles.
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