In Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho, a new partnership has been formed to tackle one of the country’s most pressing social problems – gender-based violence (GBV). Vodacom Lesotho, a …
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LFM Announces Fresh Round of Layoffs
Lesotho’s oldest milling company, Lesotho Flour Mills (LFM), is once again in the spotlight for the wrong reasons after management informed staff of fresh retrenchment plans that could see about …
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Trump Pauses Tariff Hikes for 90 Days—China Excluded
United States President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of increased trade tariffs for all countries except China. The pause, which will last for 90 days, was made public …
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Lesotho’s Textile Industry Under Threat as U.S. Slams 50% Tariff
Thousands of jobs in Lesotho’s textile industry may be at risk following the new 50% tariff imposed by the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump. The small …
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Trump’s Trade War: African Countries Face Heavy Tariffs, South Africa Among Worst Hit
US President Donald Trump’s tough trade policies are now affecting several African countries, with many set to suffer major economic setbacks due to high tariffs. President Trump announced the move …