AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMTN Bushfire spotlight: Mosotho musician Selimo Thabane is set to represent Lesotho on the MTN Bushfire Festival line-up in eSwatini, a three-day mix of music, theatre, film and workshops under the “Bring Your Fire” call for cultural and environmental responsibility. Cost-of-living pressure: Lesotho’s Petroleum Fund moved to clear up confusion over fuel pricing, stressing it does not supply petrol directly—its role is oversight of pricing structures and monitoring the supply chain—amid rising transport fares and basic goods costs. Health & rights: Lesotho’s Ministry of Health launched a data-driven M2.3bn investment case to push “Three Zeros” by 2030, while a UN-backed youth workshop in Libya urged clean water infrastructure for every African child. GBV human story: A feature on Lerato Paanya (Lovy Paanya) details how love turned to torture in a GBV crisis, highlighting the broken justice system and the long road to healing. Transport flashpoint: A proposed 79% taxi fare hike has sparked commuter fury, with MRTO facing backlash over steep increases. Arts & business: Fifteen Basotho apparel firms will attend Cape Town’s All Fashion Sourcing 2026 to boost exports and jobs, supported by RVCL+ training and market access.
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