AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Copyright Clash: Basotho creatives say AI is cutting into paid design and photography work, while Lesotho’s copyright law still dates back to 1989. Women’s Livelihoods: Weavers in Maseru’s Hatoa Mose Mosali say they keep traditional skills alive but struggle to find buyers, face costly equipment, and can’t afford exhibitions. Youth & Sport: The Sharing Olympism Forum in Maseru brings African youth together to compete fairly through debates, quizzes and essays. Regional Politics: Lesotho’s PM will represent the country at SADC’s 46th summit in Durban, with Lesotho pushing for the SADC Troika chair role. Public Finance & Accountability: PAC chair Dr Ts’eliso Moroke says PAC can’t prosecute, urging cases to be handled by DCEO and LMPS; meanwhile, the Auditor-General’s office spent M12m on a forensic audit into LEC. Courts & Governance: NUL’s Prof Kananelo Mosito challenges his early termination and alleges contempt over a court-protected succession process; in another case, the LDF faces a M6m lawsuit from a businesswoman over unpaid jersey orders. Agriculture: The agriculture ministry reviews its Smart Subsidy and insurance pilot, while farmers are urged to prepare for El Niño with climate-smart actions. Health: UNAIDS highlights Lesotho among countries hitting the 95-95-95 HIV targets, stressing community partnerships.
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