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Matlanyane Engages TBEA Chairman on Energy Projects

Matlanyane Engages TBEA Chairman on Energy Projects

What You Need to Know Lesotho's Minister of Finance, Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, met with TBEA Chairman Zhang Xin in Tianjin, China, to discuss the photovoltaic...
New Senqu Bridge to Boost Lesotho's Water Exports to South

New Senqu Bridge to Boost Lesotho’s Water Exports to South

What You Need to Know The newly constructed Senqu Bridge in Lesotho is set to significantly increase water exports to South Africa, nearly doubling the...
Africa's Fuel Shortfall Projected at 86 Million Tonnes by

Africa’s Fuel Shortfall Projected at 86 Million Tonnes by

What You Need to Know The Africa Finance Corporation warns that Africa is on track for an 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040, exacerbated...
China-Africa Entrepreneurs Summit Promotes Deeper Ties

China-Africa Entrepreneurs Summit Promotes Deeper Ties

What You Need to Know The China-Africa Entrepreneurs Summit, held in Addis Ababa, called for enhanced cooperation between Chinese and African businesses. Leaders emphasized the...
Africa's Public Sector Growth: Risks and Fiscal Challenges

Africa’s Public Sector Growth: Risks and Fiscal Challenges

What You Need to Know Africa's public sector is undergoing rapid transformation with increased spending and development initiatives. However, this growth brings significant risks, including...
Africa's Economic Evolution: Growth and Fintech in 10 Years

Africa’s Economic Evolution: Growth and Fintech in 10 Years

What You Need to Know Over the last decade, Africa has seen significant economic and digital transformations, with growth rates of three to four percent....
Wheat Prices Surge Amid Mideast Turmoil and Food Fears

Wheat Prices Surge Amid Mideast Turmoil and Food Fears

What You Need to Know Wheat prices are set for a significant weekly increase as conflict in the Middle East raises fears of global food...
Taxi Fare Increase Raises Concerns in Qacha’s Nek

Taxi Fare Increase Raises Concerns in Qacha’s Nek

What You Need to Know The Maseru Region Transport Operators have announced a taxi fare increase that has sparked concern among drivers and commuters in...
Experts Urge Households to Focus on Wise Financial Spending

Experts Urge Households to Focus on Wise Financial Spending

What You Need to Know Economists in Lesotho are urging households to adopt prudent financial management practices in response to rising living costs driven by...
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva Addresses Economic Challenges in

IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva Addresses Economic Challenges in

What You Need to Know At the IMF Spring Meetings, Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the economic challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa due to rising fuel prices and...