Unemployment
Unemployed young people protest in Nigel, demanding jobs
“We also want to work”
Brief | 15 October 2025
In photos: Teenager supports her family using an e-bike
Green Riders, a last-mile delivery company, aims to create over 50,000 jobs for unemployed youth
Photo Essay | 14 October 2025
Hundreds of unemployed young people march to Nigel factories for jobs
The marchers accused the company of employing people from outside the community
Brief | 2 August 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
Hout Bay women turn plastic waste into colourful bags
“Each handcrafted product helps to keep plastic out of the environment and landfill sites”
Brief | 24 July 2025
Protesters call for scrapping changes to labour laws
Labour department says amendments are necessary to counter growing unemployment
Brief | 22 July 2025
Lesotho declares unemployment a national disaster
The declaration will remain in effect for two years
Brief | 11 July 2025
Starlink launches amid job losses in Lesotho
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service comes after months of US funding cuts and tariffs put immense pressure on the country’s economy
News | 24 June 2025
Mass lay-offs at Lesotho garment factories as US tariffs bite
After the Trump administration’s threat of 50% import duty on Lesotho, orders have dried up and production lines have shut down
News | 13 June 2025