AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN General Assembly deals: Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane says Lesotho’s New York trip secured a medical drone centre for medicines (Rapokolana; first drones expected June 2027), plus cotton, labour and other investment projects. School feeding squeeze: After US funding cuts, GroundUp reports smaller, less nutritious meals at Semonkong primary schools, with maize-meal down 54% per pupil and cooking oil halved; the education ministry says it will investigate. Independence Day message: World Media Organization chief Gautam Karve extended congratulations to Lesotho on Independence Day, highlighting opportunities in tourism and cultural exchange. Tourism growth at home: Wild Wonder camp is set to expand after a busy Heritage Day weekend, with outdoor activities and luxury camping drawing visitors. Sports tourism link: Lesotho’s national team faced Morocco in Bloemfontein, with Lesotho encouraged by their fight against a higher-ranked side. Regional travel context: The US announced visa bonds up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas for citizens of 50 countries (India not listed), a reminder for travellers planning holidays and business trips. Safety and mobility: Lesotho migrant workers’ association urged peace after a deadly Carletonville tavern shooting killed 18 Basotho nationals, underscoring risks for those travelling to South Africa.
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