READER LETTER | Lesotho lacks visionary leadership

Lesotho shouldn't be running like a headless chicken in responding to Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs. The country's hysterical envoy is impulsively packing blankets and bean stew for Washington summer weather instead of thinking out of the box …

Lesotho laments 50% import US tariffs

The recent US Liberation Day tariffs announcement has sent shock waves to the world, and punched Lesotho the hardest, with a total of 50% import tariffs. Africa Expo in Lesotho supplies South Africa with 90% of its products. The remaining 10% goes to the …

“EXPOSING PROPAGANDA: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KING OF LESOTHO’S INVITATION”

“EXPOSING PROPAGANDA: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KING OF LESOTHO’S INVITATION” BY TIMMY The Kuomboka ceremony, a revered tradition of the Lozi people in Zambia’s Western Province, recently played host to a notable diplomatic moment. The King of Lesotho, His …

Lesotho faces Trump tariff economic death blow

06 April 2025 - 09:28 by REUTERS Lesotho scrambled to put together a delegation on Friday to head to Washington to engage with the US on tariffs that risk wiping out nearly half of its exports in what could be a death blow to its economy. The 50% trade …

King Letsie of Lesotho sends apology for not attending Kuomboka

King Letsie the third of Lesotho, has thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for the gracious invitation he extended to him, on behalf of the Litunga to attend the Kuomboka Ceremony of the Lozi people which took place today in Mongu, Western Province This is …

Lesotho industries brace for collapse as US imposes steep tariffs

Sport | Gerda hits Two Oceans for six, Lesotho's Seutloali holds nerve to win tactical men's race

Khoarahlane Seutloali of Lesotho won his first Two Oceans Marathon while Gerda Steyn won her sixth title to cement her place as a legend of the race. (Peter Heeger/Gallo Images) Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive …

Lesotho now faces a 50% US tariff: Can its textile industry survive the blow?

Lesotho’s textile industry, a key pillar of its economy, faces an uncertain future after US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on imports from the country. With nearly 75 per cent of its textile exports going to the US, the move has …

‘Only job I know’: tiny Lesotho’s garment workers reel from Trump’s 50% tariffs

The day after Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs, Lesotho’s garment workers feared for their jobs. Last year, Lesotho sent about 20% of its $1.1bn (£845m) of exports to the US, most of it clothing under a continent-wide trade agreement meant to …

Lesotho: textile industry hangs in the balance following new U.S. tariffs

If you've ever purchased jeans from well-known American brands such as Levi’s or Wrangler, it's likely that they were produced in Lesotho, a small nation in southern Africa. The textile industry is vital to Lesotho's economy, providing jobs for …