AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSACU Summit Focus: Southern African Customs Union leaders wrapped up the 9th Summit in Cape Town, with President Cyril Ramaphosa telling member states that no country can prosper alone and urging deeper regional strength through the “re-imagined” SACU agenda; Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Matekane was among those pushing reforms and strategic development plans. Customs & Cross-Border Rules: Lesotho’s Revenue Services urged traders and commuters to meet customs declaration requirements, while Finance Minister Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane raised concerns with South Africa over tougher vehicle pre-declaration rules for Basotho motorists. Payments & Trade: Afreximbank says African countries are accelerating local-currency cross-border settlement via PAPSS, supported by digital payment infrastructure to cut costs and reduce reliance on the US dollar and euro. Youth, Skills & Jobs: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa opened applications for a 2026 internship for diploma and degree students, and an Africa-China cooperation interview highlighted projects like Lesotho’s road upgrade as drivers of connectivity and skills transfer. Health & Community: Lesotho launched a men’s dialogue programme aimed at tackling gender-based violence and promoting healing, alongside renewed calls to prioritise men’s mental health. Crime & Courts: Three Lesotho nationals face murder charges linked to the Cleveland mass shooting in Johannesburg, with the case postponed to 2 July. Weather: Expect fog and cool conditions in parts of South Africa, including morning fog patches near the Lesotho border.
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