AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBorder Integrity: A 56-year-old Border Management Authority official stationed at the Maseru crossing was arrested after allegedly being found with 22 stamped Lesotho passports and cash. Authorities say the passports may have been unlawfully stamped to extend their holders’ stay in South Africa; investigations continue. Diplomacy: Lesotho and Oman have formally established diplomatic relations, opening a path to closer cooperation. Justice: Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s adviser Janki Setšabi is expected in court on 21 October to face a rape charge linked to an alleged incident at State House. He has not yet appeared or entered a plea. Sport: Lesotho boxers Rapelang Meselela and Monaheng Khebe are competing at the World Boxing Africa Championships in Nairobi. Rugby side Likatola will face Eswatini on 24 October and Botswana later in the regional tri-nations tournament, with coach Khauhelo Raphepeng targeting the team’s first win over Botswana. Investment: A new three-year partnership with the African Legal Support Facility will provide legal and technical support for priority projects in natural resources, energy, infrastructure and public finance. Travel: Lesotho is one of only two African countries whose nationals are exempt from Japanese visa application fees; a visa is still required.
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