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Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 9, 2025
Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster over the country's "high rates of youth unemployment and job losses" as uncertainty over US tariffs hits the landlocked nation. Lesotho was hit by higher tariffs than any other country - 50% - when...
Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister held talks with his Eswatini and Lesotho Colleagues
Turkmenportal
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held telephone talks with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Kingdom of Lesotho, the country's Foreign Ministry reported. During the conversation with the...
Lesotho invokes state of disaster to tackle unemployment
Eye Witness News
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MASERU, LESOTHO - The southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs and aid cuts. The textile-dependent...
New Lesotho legislation impacts South African exporters: What you need to know to stay compliant
Inbound Logistics
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Effective 1 July 2025, the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) officially implemented the Agents of Foreign Firms (AFF) declaration process, introducing a significant policy shift that directly affects South African exporters trading with Lesotho. This...
Lipholo In Trouble For 'Disrespecting' King
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – Heavily armed police and soldiers yesterday arrested the self-styled“king of Basotholand” Dr Tšepo Lipholo at his home in Qoaling in Maseru. Dr Lipholo is set to appear before court today charged with violating...
Lesotho Hosts Badminton Development Programme
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – In a major boost for grassroots sport in Lesotho, the Lesotho Badminton Federation (LESBAD), in partnership with the Danish Badminton Federation, has launched a ground-breaking international coaching and development...
A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Lesotho
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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July 7, 2025
07 July 2025 368 A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Lesotho On July 7, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of...
Kingdom Of Lesotho: Staff Concluding Statement Of The 2025 Article IV Mission
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, July 7, 2025/APO Group/ -- Against a backdrop of low growth, high unemployment, and widespread poverty, Lesotho's government-led growth model has long struggled to...
Minister Majodina calls for SADC unity to tackle Africa's R528 billion water investment gap
IOL
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The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has successfully placed the upcoming Africa Water Investment Summit on the agenda of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) at the 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for...
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Holds Bilateral Calls with Counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, and Eswatini
News Central Asia
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July 8, 2025
On 7 July 2025, Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held separate telephone conversations with Jeenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic; Ms. Folile Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings
Business Hallmark
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July 7, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...
Lesotho Highlands Water Project: Centre local voices in the climate change, conflict and peacebuilding nexus
Mail & Guardian
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July 5, 2025
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), established by the 1986 treaty signed by the governments of Lesotho and South Africa, is a multi-phased project that generates hydroelectricity through a system of several large dams and tunnels in...
Tariff delay deepens economic uncertainty, warns ITC chief
Fibre 2 Fashion
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The extension of the US tariff pause until August 1, 2025, has sparked renewed concerns over global trade instability, with Pamela Coke-Hamilton, executive director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), warning that the move deepens economic...
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
The Gambia 2026: A nation’s reckoning, a Republic reborn (Part 2)
The Standard Gambia
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh V. Institutional collapse: governance as ritual, not reality Institutions in The Gambia have become sacred in name but hollow in function. Public service is no longer a mission; it is a mechanism for resource...
LCE to celebrate 50th anniversary
Informative
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By: ‘Moelo Motsiri MASERU With the aim of reflecting on their past achievements and celebrating their success, Lesotho College of Education (LCE) has launched its 50th Anniversary celebration at the school premises last week. The school will...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
Lhda Secures Second Tbm For Polihali Tunnel Work
Informative
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…“Our shared future demands that we invest boldly and wisely in preserving water,” By: Mpho Shelile Butha-Buthe The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has officially welcomed the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) at the Caledonspoort...
King to pardon 240 prisoners
Lesotho Times
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July 3, 2025
Moroke Sekoboto HIS Majesty King Letsie III is expected to pardon at least 240 inmates this year to mark the 200th anniversary of the Basotho nation’s existence. Nthati Moorosi, the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and...
Gvt spurns Law Society over DPP
Lesotho Times
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July 5, 2025
Rejects plea to withdraw illegal suspension As criminal justice system now stands in total paralysis DPP rejects her suspension Gvt locks her out of office and vindictively cancels her security Mohloai Mpesi THE government is standing firm on its...