AGP Executive Report

African Music: Three Eswatini creative-industry leaders will join ACCES 2026 in Johannesburg, where discussions will focus on live music, local development and sustainable creative markets. Lesotho is among the countries represented in the wider exchange. Cricket: Lesotho’s national team has begun its T20 World Cup qualifying campaign in Abuja, competing with five other countries for two places in the next stage. Media & Production: Lesotho company Bohlokoa Media says it is building local production capacity, offering services across film, music, livestreaming, podcasts and digital content. Fashion & Design: Johannesburg label Neimil, which blends fashion, interiors and art, is part of an incubation programme supporting cultural entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi.

Creative Industries: Three Eswatini arts leaders will join ACCES 2026 in Johannesburg, with sessions exploring sustainable creative markets, skills-sharing and live music’s role in local development. Lesotho is among the countries represented in the discussions. Sentebale: The charity co-founded by Prince Harry and Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso has reportedly paused its defamation case against Harry amid financial concerns; its latest accounts show income down nearly 20% to £2.024 million. The charity supports young people in Lesotho and across southern Africa. Cricket: Lesotho has begun its T20 World Cup qualifying campaign in Abuja, where six teams are competing for two places in the next qualifying round. Local Creative Economy: Bohlokoa Media Company says it is building production capacity in Lesotho, offering services from film and livestreams to podcasts and research for the country’s creative sectors. Fashion and Design: Johannesburg label Neimil, which blends fashion, homeware and art, is part of an incubation programme supporting cultural entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi.

Sentebale: The charity co-founded by Prince Harry and Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso has paused its defamation case against Harry amid fears legal costs could worsen its finances. Sentebale, which supports young people affected by poverty and HIV, reported income down about 20% in 2025. Creative Industries: Lesotho media company Bohlokoa says it is building production capacity beyond its newsroom, working across music, film, design, cultural events and digital content. Cricket: Lesotho’s campaign for a place in the 2027 T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier begins in Abuja, where six teams are competing for two spots in the next round. Sport and Education: Lesotho footballer Kabelo Ngatane has become the first Kick4Life participant to study at Wrexham University, combining football and community-development training.

Creative Infrastructure: Lesotho’s Bohlokoa Media says its production house is helping build local capacity for music, film, design, events and digital content—proof that small markets can create their own studios. Fashion & Design: Johannesburg brand Neimil, which blends fashion, homeware and art, is part of an incubator supporting cultural entrepreneurs in Lesotho, South Africa and Malawi. Theatre: A new musical about mining explores exploitation and survival, with expressive choreography and Sesotho among its strengths. Live Music: Eswatini artists are heading to a November festival in Mbombela, including Cy Ndukwemnyama, fresh from a Lesotho performance.

Creative Economy: Bohlokoa Media says Lesotho can build its own production studios, offering services from film and livestreaming to podcasts and research for the creative sector. Fashion & Design: South African brand Neimil, which blends fashion, homeware and art, is part of an incubation programme supporting cultural entrepreneurs in Lesotho, South Africa and Malawi. Cricket: Lesotho’s national team is competing in Abuja for a place in the next stage of the 2027 T20 World Cup qualifiers, with two spots available.

Creative Industries: Lesotho’s Bohlokoa Media says small markets can build production studios of their own, offering services across film, music, design, livestreaming and podcasts, alongside research for the creative economy. Fashion & Design: Johannesburg label Neimil, which blends fashion, interiors and art inspired by African stories, is part of an incubation programme supporting cultural entrepreneurs in Lesotho, South Africa and Malawi. Cricket: Lesotho’s men’s team begins its T20 World Cup qualifying campaign in Abuja, where six nations compete for two places in the next qualifying round. Football & Education: Kabelo Ngatane, 21, is the first Lesotho student to join Wrexham University through Kick4Life, combining football and community-development studies with practical experience.

Football & Education: Lesotho’s Kabelo Ngatane, 21, has become the first Kick4Life participant to study at Wrexham University, combining football and community development with hands-on experience at the Wrexham AFC Foundation. Youth Arts: Creston College has added four marimbas to its music programme, giving more learners a chance to play in ensembles. Golf: Shane Xu capped his time in Lesotho with a second Maseru Golf Club Monthly Mug title, winning a playoff before leaving the country. African Design: Johannesburg brand Neimil is part of an incubation programme supporting cultural entrepreneurs across South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, as it grows its fashion and homeware work. Theatre: A new play about miners’ exploitation and survival features expressive choreography and Sesotho, though reviewers say its police confrontation needs clearer staging. Badminton: Lesotho and Botswana have agreed to hold an annual rotating tournament, creating more affordable competition and development opportunities for Basotho players.

Football & Opportunity: Lesotho’s Kabelo Ngatane has become the first Kick4Life participant to study at Wrexham University, combining a football and community development degree with practical experience at Wrexham AFC Foundation. Fashion & Design: Johannesburg label Neimil is joining a seven-month creative-business programme supporting entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi. Founder Keneilwe Mothoa blends fashion, homeware and handmade art inspired by African stories. Theatre: A new musical about gold mining explores exploitation, survival and broken dreams, with expressive choreography and Sesotho among its strengths. A reviewer says the miners’ confrontation with police needs clearer staging.

Design & Craft: Johannesburg label Neimil, which blends fashion, homeware and art, is joining a seven-month creative-business programme supporting entrepreneurs in Lesotho, South Africa and Malawi. Founder Keneilwe Mothoa says its handmade pieces draw on African stories and her Mpumalanga upbringing. Maseru Golf: Shane Xu signed off his Lesotho golfing journey with a second Monthly Mug title, beating Makhakhe Maliehe in a playoff before a farewell from the club. Music: A forthcoming Room40 release by Luca Forcucci brings the Lesotho instrument mamokhorong into an experimental mix with kalimba, kudu horn and live electronics. Stage: A new musical about the human cost of mining earns praise for its energy, choreography and use of Sesotho, though its director needs to make a key confrontation clearer. Badminton: Lesotho and Botswana have agreed to hold an annual rotating tournament, offering young Basotho players and coaches more regular regional competition. Cricket: Lesotho is among six teams competing in Abuja’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifier, with the top two advancing to the next stage.

Football & Sponsorship: Naledi Funeral Planners says Bantu FC sidelined its proposed M4.452 million sponsorship upgrade when the club signed a M6.3 million deal with SpinCity. Bantu says it was free to pursue other offers. Stage: A new mining-industry play draws praise for its energy, choreography and use of Sesotho, though a key confrontation needs clearer staging. Music: A forthcoming Room40 release by Luca Forcucci blends electronics with the mamokhorong, a Lesotho instrument, in work inspired by field research in Southern Africa. Cross-border Arts: Eswatini performers are heading to a Mbombela festival, including Cy Ndukwemnyama, who recently headlined an event in Lesotho. Badminton: Lesotho and Botswana have agreed to launch a rotating annual tournament, creating more competition and development opportunities for young Basotho players.

Golf: Shane Xu leaves Lesotho on a high, winning Maseru Golf Club’s October Monthly Mug in a playoff before a farewell from club members. Football: Naledi Funeral Planners says it felt sidelined after Bantu FC secured a M6.3 million deal with SpinCity while Naledi’s proposed sponsorship upgrade was still under review. Music & Culture: A forthcoming Room40 release by Luca Forcucci blends Southern African field recordings and electronics with the Lesotho instrument mamokhorong. Meanwhile, iQHAWE magazine’s next issue is getting support through Création Africa, which backs creative businesses in Lesotho and the region. Stage: A new mining-industry play uses Sesotho and choreography to explore exploitation, illness and broken dreams. Sport: Lesotho and Botswana have agreed to hold an annual badminton tournament, opening a regional pathway for young players. The national cricket team is also heading to Abuja for a T20 World Cup qualifying tournament, starting October 18.

Stage: A new musical confronting exploitation and survival in South Africa’s gold mines earns praise for its raw performances and expressive choreography; reviewer Bongani Ngomane says the police confrontation needs clearer staging, while noting the effective use of Sesotho. Regional Arts: Eswatini performers are heading to Mbombela for the Rise Mpumalanga All Celebration on November 7, including Cy Ndukwemnyama, fresh from a Lesotho headline show. Cricket: Lesotho will compete in Abuja’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifying tournament from October 18–26; the top two of six teams advance to the next stage. Creative Industries: South African platform iQHAWE, which spotlights behind-the-scenes creatives, is preparing its next magazine issue with support from Création Africa, a programme backing creative entrepreneurs in Lesotho, South Africa and Malawi. Sound: Luca Forcucci’s upcoming release blends electronics with the Lesotho instrument mamokhorong, drawing on fieldwork in Southern Africa.

Sentebale: The charity founded by Prince Harry and Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso reported £342,000 in donations last year, nearly £50,000 more than in 2024, despite losing both royal patrons. Lesotho Sounds: Composer Luca Forcucci’s upcoming release Not (so) Human draws on fieldwork in Southern Africa and features the mamokhorong, a traditional Lesotho instrument; it is due out December 4. Creative Careers: Johannesburg-based iQHAWE magazine is preparing its next issue with support from Création Africa, which backs creative entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi. Badminton Pathway: Lesotho and Botswana’s badminton associations have agreed to hold an annual tournament, giving Basotho players and coaches more regional competition and experience.

Cricket: Lesotho will compete in Abuja’s six-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifier from October 18–26, with the top two advancing. Matches will stream on ICC.tv. Music: Composer Luca Forcucci’s upcoming Room40 release, Not (so) Human, blends live electronics with Southern African field recordings and instruments including Lesotho’s mamokhorong. It is due December 4. Creative Industries: Johannesburg-based iQHAWE magazine, which spotlights behind-the-scenes creatives, is preparing its 14th issue with support from Création Africa, a programme serving entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi. Maseru Culture: The Lesotho Wine Festival brought tastings, food, music and an artisan craft market to Maseru Club on October 10, celebrating local highland culture and wine tourism. Badminton: Lesotho and Botswana have agreed to hold a rotating annual tournament, giving young Basotho players more regular competition and development opportunities.

Cricket: Lesotho will compete in the six-team T20 World Cup Africa qualifier in Abuja from October 18–26, with two places in the next qualifying stage at stake. New Sounds: Composer Luca Forcucci’s December release draws on Southern African fieldwork and features the mamokhorong, a traditional Lesotho instrument, alongside live electronics. Creative Scene: iQHAWE magazine, which spotlights behind-the-scenes creatives, is preparing a new issue with support from a programme backing cultural entrepreneurs in Lesotho and neighbouring countries. Sporting Pathways: A new Lesotho–Botswana badminton pact sets up an annual rotating tournament to give young players more competitive experience. Lesotho’s National Youth Games also wrapped up, showcasing emerging talent across several sports. Culture & Lifestyle: The Lesotho Wine Festival brought wine, food, crafts and music to Maseru, celebrating highland culture and drawing visitors from across the region.

Sound & Heritage: Luca Forcucci’s forthcoming Not (so) Human blends live electronics with the kalimba, kudu horn and Lesotho’s mamokhorong, drawing on fieldwork in Southern Africa. Creative Media: Johannesburg-based iQHAWE magazine is preparing its next issue with support from Création Africa, which backs creative entrepreneurs in Lesotho, South Africa and Malawi. Maseru Culture: The 13th Lesotho Wine Festival brought wine tastings, artisan crafts, food and live music to Maseru Club on October 10.