Economy
Factory workers to march as Lesotho’s textile jobs hang by a thread
Unions demand the renewal of AGOA and lower tariffs on exports to the US
News | 8 October 2025
AGOA likely to be renewed for one year, says Lesotho trade minister
African Growth and Opportunity Act has previously been renewed for a decade at a time
Brief | 26 September 2025
Trump’s tariffs could cost Lesotho 30,000 jobs, the IMF warns
Garment exports make up 80% of the country’s exports to the United States
Brief | 26 September 2025
Joburg landfill closure threatens 140 livelihoods
Pikitup has temporarily stopped accepting domestic waste at Marie Louise dump
Photo Essay | 17 September 2025
Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US
Government relieved by reduction from threatened 50% to 15%
Brief | 4 August 2025
Makhanda: The collapse of an iconic South African city
Roads, water supply, electricity supply and finances are in disarray
Feature | 29 July 2025
Hundreds of Lesotho diamond mining jobs to be axed following US tariff threats
Between 250 and 300 permanent and contracted workers at Letšeng Diamonds are expected to lose their jobs
News | 28 July 2025
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
News | 26 July 2025
Soweto hiking trail reveals township’s hidden treasures
Resident Masike Lebele has created a unique tourist experience with trails through wetlands, streams and mine dumps
Photo Essay | 8 July 2025