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Lesotho Regulators unite to strengthen National oversights
Informative
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August 7, 2025
“Our goal is to create an ecosystem where cooperation leads to better enforcement, reduced risks, and a more secure economic environment.” By: Mpho Shelile MASERU To reaffirm their dedication to strengthening institutional cooperation and...
Lesotho faces major job losses unless Trump’s US tariffs are cut even further
Daily Maverick
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August 5, 2025
Lesotho’s tariff rate for exports to the US was substantially lowered last week from 50% to 15%. However, even at the much lower rate, the mountain kingdom still faces large job losses, mainly because of competition in garment exports from Kenya...
Lesotho to continue talks to further reduce tariffs on exports to US
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Lesotho will continue negotiations to further reduce tariffs on its exports to the United States after the latter revised its 50-per cent tariff on all exports from the former down to 15 per cent, effective from August 7."While we had negotiated...
Lesotho already hurting despite US tariff reprieve
SABC News
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August 6, 2025
A reprieve from a 50% United States (US) tariff on goods from Lesotho has come too late to prevent damage to the tiny African kingdom’s textiles industry, which has been hit hard by months of trade uncertainty, officials and industry players said....
Lesotho's Insurgency Claims Debunked
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Sam Matekane made a bold, unsettling claim; that politician and activist Tšepo Lipholo was attempting to“reclaim Lesotho's stolen land” through militant means. The Prime Minister warned that such...
Amid US Tariffs, Africa’s Fashion Industry Looks to China
The Diplomat
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August 8, 2025
The end of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in the United States is no longer a distant concern. It is fast becoming a lived reality for countries like Ethiopia and Lesotho, where shifting U.S. trade policies are already taking a...
What U.S. consumers can expect from new tariffs on imported goods
The Detroit News - Michigan
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American businesses and consumers soon will have a better idea of how President Donald Trump's foreign trade agenda might affect them now that the United States has imposed higher tariffs on products from dozens of countries. It’s been nearly 100...
Here’s what US consumers can expect from new tariffs on imported goods
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 8, 2025
American businesses and consumers soon will have a better idea of how President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda might affect them now that the United States has imposed higher tariffs on products from dozens of countries. It’s been nearly 100...
AP News: What US consumers can expect from new tariffs on imported goods
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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Clearance home appliances are displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Washers and dryers are displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)...
What US consumers can expect from new tariffs on imported goods
KSAT - Texas
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August 7, 2025
American businesses and consumers soon will have a better idea of how President Donald Trump's foreign trade agenda might affect them now that the United States has imposed higher tariffs on products from dozens of countries. It’s been nearly 100...
Lesotho already hurting despite welcome tariff reprieve
BusinessLIVE
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It employs about 40,000 people and accounts for roughly 90% of manufacturing exports, according to Oxford Economics. One of the people affected by the uncertainty is Matsoso Lepau, a 48-year-old who lost his job at protective outerwear maker Leo...
Meeting of Heads of the MFA of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Lesotho
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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August 7, 2025
07 August 2025 126 Meeting of Heads of the MFA of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Lesotho On August 7, 2025, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US
Eye Witness News
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The Lesotho government has committed to continue with negotiations to further reduce tariffs on its exports to the US. This comes after the United States revised its crippling 50% tariff on all Lesotho exports down to 15%, effective from 7 August....
Starting Strong: A Guide to Registering a Small Business in Lesotho
Informative
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By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Small businesses are the heartbeat of Lesotho’s economy. From vibrant street vendors to innovative agri-processors and local fashion brands, many Basotho are venturing into entrepreneurship to drive change and uplift their...
Gwede Mantashe: I'm not giving Mozambicans, Basotho and Zimbabweans artisanal mining licences
IOL
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August 6, 2025
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has denounced the scourge of illegal mining across South Africa, which he said is dominated by foreign nationals. IOL reported on Tuesday that as 494 illegal miners who were arrested...
CESA announces finalists for Aon Engineering Excellence Awards
Engineering News
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Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the finalists of the 2025 Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, which honour outstanding projects, organisations and individuals that shape the built environment through innovation....
Lesotho factory goes dark as tariffs loom
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 3, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. MASERU, Lesotho -- The deafening roar of hundreds of sewing machines has gone silent. Spools of thread in every color are covered in dust. The warehouse is dark...
US tariff decision puts thousands of Lesotho textile jobs at risk
SABC News
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August 5, 2025
The future of Lesotho’s textile industry remains uncertain after the United States reduced the country’s reciprocal tariff rate to 15%. Last week, President Donald Trump reduced the tariffs from the 50% he had threatened to impose in April. The...
Reviving Lesotho's Economy Through Mechanical Engineering
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) ...A response to misconceptions in high office AT a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing, a comment was made suggesting that a mechanical engineer-assumed to be merely a motor mechanic-was unqualified to lead a...
WATCH | Despite tariff reprieve, Lesotho says it is already hurting
Times LIVE
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A reprieve from a 50% US tariff on goods from Lesotho has come too late to prevent damage to the mountain kingdom's textiles industry, which has been hit hard by months of trade uncertainty, say officials and industry players. Lesotho's tariff...