AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCleveland mass shooting case: Families of the 13 victims killed at Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland were in court as three Lesotho nationals—Molebili Mosia, Ramonne Tsibela and Zipho Metsing—face 13 murder and 14 attempted murder counts; bail hearings were postponed to July 17 after defence said consultations were disrupted, while community members picketed demanding “no bail for murderers.” Safe initiation push: Lesotho has launched a nationwide campaign on safer initiation practices in Phamong, Mohale’s Hoek, bringing together health, police, local government, chieftainship and communities to reduce preventable injuries, illnesses and deaths during initiation season. Trade and jobs: The Trade Ministry says the Regional Value Chains Lesotho Plus (RVCL+) programme is boosting Basotho enterprise competitiveness, with 102 companies taking part in international trade fairs and 114 officials trained. Water project setback: Lesotho Highlands Water Project compensation claims have hit a procedural snag after the Constitutional Court ruled the dispute should be pursued through the High Court. Winter support: Standard Lesotho Bank launched its third Winter Drive to deliver warm clothing, bedding and food to vulnerable groups, including remote mountain communities and elderly citizens. Home Affairs delays: Applicants in Mafeteng complain of long waits for identity documents as printing systems struggle under heavy demand.
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