AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoMarimba & Steelpan Festival: Over 2,300 young musicians from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Lesotho are set to converge at St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls in Johannesburg for the 2026 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival (July 24–26), with performances, competitions and workshops aimed at youth development and cultural exchange. Women’s Peace Leadership: In Maseru, the International Women’s Peace Group launched a Women’s Peace Leadership and Partnership Network, pushing a “two-track” peacebuilding approach that combines policy reform with community-led action. Youth & Sport in Lesotho: Vodacom Lesotho backed the Mountain Runners Athletics Club to sponsor a September 5 race (5km, 10km, 21km) to promote healthy living, local jobs and youth opportunities. Bicycle Delivery Jobs: A Maseru entrepreneur says bicycle delivery is creating sustainable livelihoods for young people, delivering medication, groceries and clothing despite potholes and unsafe motorists. Music Tribute: A tribute to jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim highlights his lasting influence as a teacher and healer through music. Fashion & Identity: A feature explores how African tailoring and textiles carry meaning—from Basotho blankets and beadwork to kente and indigo—shaping how visitors experience the continent.
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