AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoR26 Shooting Probe: Free State police are still searching for suspects after a Thursday attack near Tweeling left four Lesotho nationals dead and one survivor seriously injured; victims were ambushed on the R26 after armed men allegedly used two vehicles (including a green Mercedes-Benz and a white Honda with Lesotho plates), and no arrests have been made yet. SACU Trade Pressure: Botswana’s repeated agricultural import bans are being framed as a SACU stress test, with critics saying non-tariff barriers protect local producers while raising costs for consumers and disrupting regional farmers. Lesotho Education Boost: The Basotho Educational Trust marks 40 years of scholarships, saying it has helped more than 1,500 students with technical skills. FMD Warning: Authorities are urging Basotho not to eat dead cattle as Foot and Mouth Disease spreads, warning communities to change long-standing practices. Retail Expansion: Pepkor says it has over 6,500 stores across Southern Africa and Brazil, pushing growth even as it plans a tighter expansion pace. Regional Sports: Zimbabwe will host the Region 5 Table Tennis Championships, with Lesotho among expected teams.
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