AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAGOA Boost for Lesotho Textiles: The US Senate has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act for two more years, preserving Lesotho’s preferential market access that underpins the textile and apparel sector and jobs. RFP Party Fight in the Spotlight: In Lesotho politics, the Lephema-aligned faction says it will take Prime Minister Sam Matekane and the Revolution for Prosperity to court, demanding an elective conference and pushing to remove deputy leader Nthomeng Majara. Parliament Accountability Clash: Opposition leaders reject government arguments for not complying with court orders, insisting binding decisions must be implemented. NUL Court Case Heats Up: National University of Lesotho Pro-Vice-Chancellor Kananelo Mosito has taken his dispute to the Court of Appeal, alleging officials defied a June 1 order and obstructed campus access. High Court Self-Defence Ruling: The High Court acquitted Makoebetane Qalabatsane after accepting his self-defence claim in a stabbing case. Youth Bill Review: A parliamentary committee chair says the proposed Youth Bill should be reframed around youth development and real participation in decision structures. Local Economy Watch: Lesotho vegetable prices in Maseru and other centres moved in narrow ranges, with tomatoes up and potatoes down over 7–14 August. Sports: Lesotho’s Olympic taekwondo athlete Michelle Tau faces questions after posting what appears to be a South African passport, sparking a dual-citizenship debate.
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