AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMining Revenue: Lesotho has cut Letšeng’s diamond royalty from the standard 10% to between 3% and 6%, effective October 1. The change was disclosed by mine owner Gem Diamonds, with no public announcement from the government. Industry and Jobs: Basotho-owned Johane Industries has opened a clothing factory at Tikoe, backed by a LEAP grant and premises from the LNDC. The factory has secured a major order. Disaster Readiness: Lesotho has begun drafting an emergency telecommunications plan to keep phone and data networks working during floods, droughts, heavy snow and other disasters, including in remote mountain communities. Food Security: King Letsie III urged African leaders and humanitarian groups to focus on preventing hunger, calling for stronger resilience and self-reliance. Regional Politics: South Africa’s ANC won the most votes in local elections but fell to a record-low 30.76%, leaving many municipalities facing coalition talks.
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