AGP Executive Report

Basotho Abroad: Lesotho forward Thabiso Nelson Brown scored for Real Kashmir in a 1–1 draw with Sreenidi Deccan in India’s football league. Marathon Milestone: Kamohelo Mofolo, 21, took third at the New York City Marathon in 2:06:26, putting the runner from Matelile on course for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Regional Athletics: Lesotho’s Agnes Tjoka clocked 35:12 to finish third overall in the women’s 10km at the AUSC Region 5 Championships in Pretoria. Youth Football: LeFA faces criticism over reports that members of Lesotho’s under-15 team received M700 each after representing the country at a FIFA event in Azerbaijan.

Athletics: Kamohelo Mofolo’s journey from dusty school grounds in Matelile to a third-place finish at the New York City Marathon has put the 21-year-old in the frame for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He clocked a personal-best 2:06:26. Youth Sport: LeFA faced criticism after reports that Lesotho’s historic Under-15 World Cup team received just M700 each in allowances, prompting debate over how young athletes should be recognised and supported. Arts and Culture: Calls to invest in Lesotho’s film industry and plans for the Maseru Kota Festival put local creativity and entrepreneurship in the spotlight.

Football Abroad: Lesotho forward Thabiso Nelson Brown scored Real Kashmir’s opener in a 1-1 draw with Sreenidi Deccan in India, earning Man of the Match honours. Marathon Milestone: Matelile-born Kamohelo Mofolo ran a personal-best 2:06:26 to finish third at the New York City Marathon and secure a reported place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Creative Scene: Local culture headlines spotlighted calls to invest in Lesotho’s film industry, the Maseru Kota Festival’s entrepreneurship focus, and music acts Sesame and 267 pursuing wider recognition.

Film & Festivals: Mohale has called for greater investment in Lesotho’s film industry, while the Maseru Kota Festival aims to promote local entrepreneurship. Lesotho on the World Stage: Marathon runner Kamohelo Mofolo, from Matelile, finished third at the New York City Marathon in a personal-best 2:06:26, earning a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Youth Football: LeFA is facing criticism over reports that members of Lesotho’s historic Under-15 team received just M700 each for representing the country at a FIFA event in Azerbaijan. Cultural Connections: Basotho living in China marked Lesotho’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating the country’s milestone abroad.

Regional Athletics: Lesotho’s Agnes Tjoka finished ahead of Zanele Maisa in the women’s 10km at the AUSC Region 5 championships, though Maisa took the regional title under the event’s country-based awards. Film Industry: Mohale has called for more investment in Lesotho’s film sector, putting local screen production in focus. Local Festival: The Maseru Kota Festival aims to promote local entrepreneurship. Hip-Hop: Botswana’s 267 Hip-Hop Awards have added a regional category open to artists from Lesotho and other neighbouring countries. Road to the Olympics: Mafeteng-born runner Kamohelo Mofolo is targeting Los Angeles 2028 after a third-place finish at the New York City Marathon. Youth Football: LeFA faces criticism over reports that U-15 players received M700 each for representing Lesotho at a FIFA event.

Media & Cultural Exchange: Lesotho News Agency and China’s Xinhua have signed an agreement to share news and cultural experiences, strengthen professional ties and help both countries tell their own stories. Film & Music: Mohale is calling for investment in Lesotho’s film industry, while Botswana’s 267 Hip-Hop Awards has opened a regional category to artists from Lesotho and other neighbouring countries. Lesotho Sport: Matelile-born runner Kamohelo Mofolo has set his sights on the 2028 Olympics after placing third at the New York City Marathon in a personal-best 2:06:26.

Athletics: Matelile-born Kamohelo Mofolo finished third at the New York City Marathon in a personal-best 2:06:26, putting him on course for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Youth Football: LeFA faces criticism over M700 allowances for each player on Lesotho’s first team to compete at a FIFA U-15 event; the sports commission says paying children could constitute child labour. Film: Mohale has called for greater investment in Lesotho’s film industry, as local creatives look for stronger support. Culture & Festivals: Maseru Kota Festival aims to promote local entrepreneurship, while Basotho in China marked Lesotho’s Diamond Jubilee with a celebration featuring cultural elements. Regional Music: Botswana’s 267 Hip-Hop Awards has opened a regional category to artists from Lesotho and other southern African countries.

Running: Mafeteng-born Kamohelo Mofolo has gone from dusty school grounds in Matelile to the New York City Marathon podium, finishing third in 2:06:26 and securing a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Film: Mohale has called for greater investment in Lesotho’s film industry, highlighting the need to back local screen talent. Food and Culture: The Lesotho Kota Festival will bring together food, music and Basotho culture, with about 90% of vendors expected to be local businesses. Regional Hip-Hop: Botswana’s 267 Hip-Hop Awards has added a regional category open to artists from Lesotho and other neighbouring countries. Creative Opportunities: The NAACP Image Awards has introduced 10 African categories for film, television, streaming and music, opening submissions to creators across the continent. Basotho Abroad: Lesotho’s embassy in Beijing marked the country’s 60th Independence anniversary with Basotho cultural traditions and a celebration bringing together the diaspora and diplomatic community.

Basotho Culture Abroad: Basotho in China joined Lesotho’s embassy in Beijing to celebrate the country’s 60th independence anniversary, with cultural traditions and a showcase of Lesotho’s landscapes. Regional Hip-Hop: Botswana’s rebranded 267 Hip-Hop Awards has added a regional category open to artists from Lesotho and other southern African countries. Kota Festival: Lesotho’s second Kota Festival will showcase local food, music and culture, with organisers saying about 90% of vendors will be Basotho-owned businesses. Film Industry: Mohale Media Productions founder Mats’eliso Mohale is urging government investment in local filmmaking, saying a lack of equipment cost her the chance to produce 60 episodes for the SABC. African Creators: The NAACP Image Awards has opened submissions for 10 new African film, television and music categories, welcoming creators from across the continent.

Basotho Culture Abroad: Basotho in China joined diplomats and friends of Lesotho in Beijing to celebrate the country’s 60th independence anniversary, with cultural prayers and a showcase of its landscapes. Creative Opportunities: The NAACP is inviting African creators to submit work for 10 new film, television and music categories at its Image Awards, opening a wider platform for Lesotho talent. Regional Hip-Hop: Botswana’s 267 Hip-Hop Awards have added a regional category welcoming artists from Lesotho and other neighbouring countries. Film and Festivals: Filmmaker Mats’eliso Mohale is urging government investment in Lesotho’s film industry, saying limited equipment cost her a chance to produce 60 episodes for the SABC. The Lesotho Kota Festival is also promoting local vendors, music and Basotho culture. Marathon: Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo finished third at the New York City Marathon, edging defending champion Benson Kipruto.

Basotho Culture Abroad: Basotho in China joined diplomats and friends of Lesotho in Beijing to mark the country’s 60th Independence anniversary, celebrating with national anthems and a Basotho cultural prayer. African Creators: The NAACP has opened submissions for 10 new Image Awards categories recognising African film, television, streaming and music talent. Local Festivals and Film: Lesotho Kota Festival’s second edition will showcase food, music and Basotho culture, with about 90% of vendors expected to be local. Filmmaker Mats’eliso Mohale is urging government investment, saying a lack of equipment cost her a chance to produce 60 episodes for the SABC. Lesotho on the Podium: Runner Kamohelo Mofolo finished third at the New York City Marathon, edging defending champion Benson Kipruto in a personal-best 2:06:26.

African Creators: The NAACP Image Awards has opened 10 new categories for African film, television and music, inviting submissions from creators across all 55 African Union countries. Basotho Culture: Lesotho’s Kota Festival will bring food, music and local vendors together, with organisers saying about 90% of vendors will be from Lesotho. Film Industry: Producer Mats’eliso Mohale is urging government investment, saying a lack of equipment cost her the chance to produce 60 episodes for the SABC. Lesotho on the Run: Kamohelo Mofolo claimed third place at the New York City Marathon, edging out defending champion Benson Kipruto with a personal-best 2:06:26. Mamoroallo Tjoka has also returned to competition with two second-place finishes in South Africa.

Culture & Enterprise: The second Lesotho Kota Festival will showcase food, music and Basotho culture while giving local entrepreneurs a platform to reach new customers. Organisers say about 90% of vendors will be local. Film Industry: Filmmaker Mats’eliso Mohale is urging government to invest in local production, saying a lack of equipment cost her the chance to take on a 60-episode SABC project. She says investment could create jobs and help local talent grow. Lesotho on the Run: Kamohelo Mofolo claimed third place at the New York City Marathon, edging defending champion Benson Kipruto in a personal-best performance.

Culture & Events: The second Lesotho Kota Festival aims to pair Basotho food, music and culture with opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Organisers expect about 90% of vendors to be local. Film: Producer Mats’eliso Mohale is urging government to invest in Lesotho’s film industry. She says limited equipment cost her a chance to deliver 60 episodes for South Africa’s SABC, despite strong local talent and demand for homegrown stories. Athletics: Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo claimed third at the New York City Marathon, finishing in a personal-best 2:06:26. Running: Mamoroallo Tjoka has returned to competition with second-place finishes in a half-marathon and a 10km race in South Africa.

Marathon: Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo claimed a career-making third place at the New York City Marathon, finishing just one second ahead of defending champion Benson Kipruto. Athletics: Mamoroallo Tjoka is back on the podium after her eight-year suspension expired, taking second in the Kimberley half-marathon and a 10km race. Sports Development: Principal Secretary Thabo Moleko told national federations their concerns would be considered as he reviews facilities and seeks funding partners. Media: LENA director Moroa Mopeli praised district reporters and outlined plans for a unified newsroom to tackle resource shortages.

Marathon Milestone: Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo sprinted to third at the New York City Marathon in a personal-best 2:06:26, edging defending champion Benson Kipruto by one second. Athletics Return: Mamoroallo Tjoka is back on the podium after her suspension ended, placing second in the Kimberley half-marathon and a South African 10km race. Sports Development: Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture Principal Secretary Thabo Moleko has met national federations to hear concerns, citing poor facilities and limited funding as key barriers to sport’s growth.