AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoXenophobia Fallout: More than 160,000 foreign nationals have fled South Africa over the past two months amid violent hostility toward undocumented migrants, with Lesotho among the countries reporting departures. Sports & Youth: Lesotho’s MP Mampho Tjabane urged society to tackle youth and children’s involvement in crime through winter tournaments and life-skills programmes, with police highlighting substance and drug use risks. Tourism Spotlight: Lesotho’s Afriski Mountain Resort in the Maluti Mountains is drawing thousands of winter visitors, with the country’s high altitude and artificial snow keeping the slopes open through the season. Business & Trade: Standard Lesotho Bank says it has pioneered direct Renminbi (RMB) cross-border payments between Africa and China via a new interbank system, targeting a local trade corridor worth about $100 million. Regional Health: SADC countries are coordinating to fight foot-and-mouth disease, including joint action plans, cross-border vaccination coordination, and shared diagnostic capacity. Visa Updates: Antigua and Barbuda has published a 2026 visa-free list that includes Lesotho, alongside several other African countries.
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