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Public support for Trump's tariff plan remains low as reciprocal duties take effect

AS · August 1, 2025

The day has officially arrived (kind of). Though President Donald Trump’s retaliatory tariffs were set to go into effect on August 1, he is giving Customs and Border Enforcement until August 7 to get ready for the additional processing necessary...

Why did the US stock market fall? 3 reasons behind $1.1tn wipe out in single day

Financial Express ·

Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, wiping out more than $1.1 trillion in market value. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.23%, the S&P 500 slid 1.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite sank 2.24%, Reuters reported. The market ended in...

President Boko warmly welcomed in Lesotho

MMEGI · July 17, 2025

Sirens blared and a helicopter hovered overhead, giving the arrival an electrifying atmosphere. Onlookers clapped and ululated, showcasing the vibrant Basotho hospitality and offering President Boko a memorable welcome. The hopeful expressions on...

Trump sama Nigeria, Ghana and odas fresh tariffs - full list of kontris

GhanaWeb · August 1, 2025

President of di United States don announce fresh tariffs for more than 90 kontris as im continue to dey drive reset how global trade don dey happun. Di list of revised tariffs don show say di tariffs dey in line wit di US president Trump im policy...

Soon we will not afford elections, says ex-IEC manager Granville Abrahams

Times LIVE ·

However, IEC chair Mosotho Moepya disagrees that the institution will someday not afford to run operations 22 July 2025 - 16:45 The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has to cut operational expenses because the “cost of elections is...

Nation honours King Letsie III

Public Eye · July 22, 2025

A grand 62nd birthday celebration MOSA MAOENG and ‘MATHATO SEBOKA TEYATEYANENG – In a vibrant display of national unity and cultural pride, Basotho from across Lesotho gathered at Ha Ntjabane in Teyateyaneng yesterday to celebrate the 62nd...

Opposition faults Letsoela, Matekane’s close ties

Lesotho Times · August 1, 2025

…As LDF Commander secures another 3-year term Mohloai Mpesi OPPOSITION parties have expressed deep concern over the reappointment of Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela as the Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF). Lt-Gen Letsoela has been...

‘Soon we will not afford elections’, says former IEC manager Granville Abrahams

Business Day ·

The Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) has to cut operation expenses because the “cost of elections is spiralling and very soon we will not be able to afford elections”, the commission’s former election matters GM Granville Abrahams said on Monday....

Donald Trump makes major new tariff announcement with 95 countries hit - full list

Manchester Evening News · August 1, 2025

Donald Trump has made another major announcement that will affect countries across the globe. The US president updated his controversial list of tariffs overnight, affecting 95 countries in total. Mr Trump signed an executive order setting the new...

DMZ Docs unveils International, Frontier Competition selections

Korea Herald · July 22, 2025

Festival selects 18 titles from over 600 submissions, with 45 million won in total prizes The DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ Docs) has announced the International and Frontier competition lineups for its upcoming 17th edition,...

Lesotho launches Voluntary National Review Report 2025–2030

Informative ·

By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Lesotho has officially launched its Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report 2025–2030, marking a significant milestone in tracking the country’s progress towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...

Lesotho’s push for sexual and reproductive health and rights

Informative · July 16, 2025

…What the VNR 2025-2030 Says. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) are key to ensuring that every person, especially women and girls, has the right to make decisions about their body, health, and future. In its 2025-2030 Voluntary...

Lesotho makes big strides in Climate Action during growing challenges

Informative · July 16, 2025

By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Lesotho has made major progress in fighting climate change, as shown in the 2025–2030 Voluntary National Review (VNR) launched last week by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane. The...

Transforming Lesotho's Trade Environment

MENAFN · July 21, 2025

(MENAFN- The Post) In a significant step toward modernising trade processes and improving the ease of doing business, the Government of Lesotho has made major progress in implementing the Lesotho National Single Window for Trade-a digital platform...

How tariff threats decimated Lesotho's garment industry

WVIA - Pennsylvania · July 21, 2025

The government of Lesotho, the tiny African mountain kingdom, has declared a two-year state of disaster. Its once-thriving garment industry is unravelling in the wake of President Trump’s tariff threats. Kate Bartlett reports from the capital,...

Mos Margherita Meets Lesotho's Foreign Minister, Interacts With Indian Community

MENAFN · July 21, 2025

(MENAFN- IANS) Maseru, July 21 (IANS) As part of his ongoing multi-nation official visit to the African continent, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday held discussions with Lesotho's Minister of Foreign Affairs and...

In a country Trump says nobody’s heard of, tariffs bring chaos

Mint · August 1, 2025

Trump, who publicly disparaged Lesotho as a place “nobody has ever heard of," has threatened the tiny southern African country with 50% tariffs, among the highest rates proposed for any single nation or territory. Lesotho’s garment exporters are...

Trump Unveils New Tariff Rates, Delays Implementation Until Aug. 7

Investopedia ·

President Donald Trump late Thursday revealed new tariff rates on dozens of U.S. trading partners, but delayed their implementation by nearly a week. In an executive order, Trump pushed back the import duties to Aug. 7 from his self-imposed...

Flames, Scorches to face Lesotho in friendlies

The Times Group Malawi · July 21, 2025

HaiyaThe Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, will face Lesotho’s Likuena in an international friendly match in November this year. Football Association of Malawi (Fam) President Fleetwood Haiya confirmed the development Sunday. “We are...

World News | MoS Margherita Lands in Lesotho, Aims to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Latestly · July 21, 2025

Maseru [Lesotho], July 21 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita landed in Lesotho with an aim to strengthen bilateral relations. Margherita was welcomed by Thabang Lekhela, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs and...