AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSADC Security Leadership: Lesotho says it’s ready to serve as Deputy Chairperson (or incoming chair) of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, with the decision expected at the October 2026 Extra-Ordinary Summit. Tourism Sector Boost: The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) is rolling out a tourism sensitisation workshop in Qacha’s Nek, focusing on service standards, tourism data reporting, customer care, crisis management, the tourism levy, and quality star-grading. Visa-Free Travel for South Africans: A Henley Passport Index update shows South African passport holders can access 31 African destinations without a visa in advance, with Lesotho listed among the options. Adventure Tourism Idea: A travel feature points to Lesotho’s Maluti Mountains as a climbing and hiking destination worth adding to your itinerary. Entrepreneurship & Tourism Link: LTDC’s tourism push comes alongside local business momentum—Quthing hosted “Spelling a Business Africa” to encourage youth enterprise and practical skills. Refugee Access Crisis: Refugees in Lesotho say a freeze on identity cards and travel documents has left them trapped, affecting healthcare, banking, education and referrals.
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