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Global Food Prices Decline in January Amid Price Drops

Global Food Prices Decline in January Amid Price Drops

Africa-Press - Lesotho. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday that global food prices fell 0.4% in January due...
LIVESTOCK REGISTRATION KEY TO COMBATING LIVESTOCK THEFT-LMPS

LIVESTOCK REGISTRATION KEY TO COMBATING LIVESTOCK THEFT-LMPS

BEREA, Feb.-The Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) Livestock Theft Unit has conducted a training session for chiefs in Bela-Bela, aimed at strengthening livestock management...
NETWORK OPERATORS CONCERNED ABOUT VANDALISM

NETWORK OPERATORS CONCERNED ABOUT VANDALISM

MASERU – Network operators in the country have expressed concern over continual vandalism in their sites, thus causing connection disruptions. Speaking with the Agency, Econet...
Consumers Urged to Know Their Rights Against Abuse

Consumers Urged to Know Their Rights Against Abuse

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Consumers have been urged to familiarize themselves with their rights when accessing services from various service providers across the...
Global Economic Growth Likely to Continue Steadily

Global Economic Growth Likely to Continue Steadily

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Global economic growth is expected to continue steadily over the next two years, supported by the better-than-expected performance of...
African Manufacturers Warn AGOA Extension Is Temporary Relief

African Manufacturers Warn AGOA Extension Is Temporary Relief

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Manufacturers and governments across Africa warn that President Donald Trump’s one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act...
Silver falls around 35% after historic high

Silver falls around 35% after historic high

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Silver reached a record of $121.7 per ounce in January but fell 35% to $79 in the second month...
Africa's Fishing Industry Potential Untapped

Africa’s Fishing Industry Potential Untapped

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Africa's fishing industry can unlock $17 billion (Sh2.2 trillion) in economic benefits, employ an extra 3.3 million people, and...
FUEL PRICES DECREASE

FUEL PRICES DECREASE

The Petroleum Fund Secretariat has announced a downward adjustment in fuel prices, effective Wednesday, February 4, 2026. According to the Secretariat, the pump price of...
DIAMOND MINE BOOSTS LIVELIHOODS OF RESETTLED SEKIRING COMMUNITY

DIAMOND MINE BOOSTS LIVELIHOODS OF RESETTLED SEKIRING COMMUNITY

Botha-Bothe, Feb. 05 — Storm Mountain Diamond (SMD) Mine has handed over seedlings, garden tools, seeds, and chickens to the Sekiring community in a...