AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAGOA Boost for Lesotho Exporters: Lesotho’s duty-free access to the US under AGOA has been extended to December 2028, giving textiles, apparel and fisheries exporters a reprieve after tariff lines expired on 24 July 2026. Migration Pressure in South Africa: An Inter-Ministerial Committee update on President Ramaphosa’s five-point migration plan says authorities processed 86,596 foreign nationals for deportation and repatriation between 14 June and 20 August, with most repatriations linked to illegal entry. Illegal Mining Crackdown (West Rand): South African police and the SANDF arrested 30 suspects in Mohlakeng during Operation Prosper and seized generators, jackhammers and explosives, with some suspects also charged under immigration laws. Lesotho Sports Spotlight (CAF U-20 Cosafa Qualifier): Fixtures for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Mozambique were released, with South Africa opening against Lesotho on 19 September. Local Business & Governance: Liberty Life Lesotho launched a partnership with LEPOSA in Maseru to support police officers’ financial resilience and literacy. Independence Plans: Lesotho will hold a national prayer walk from New Parliament to Old Parliament ahead of the 60th Independence anniversary.
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