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Africa tourism up by 8% as global tourism hits record high

Africa tourism up by 8% as global tourism hits record high

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Tourism to Africa rose by 8 percent last year to 81 million visitors, United Nations Tourism said on Tuesday. The...
Investment Growth in Frontier Markets Halved Since 2010s

Investment Growth in Frontier Markets Halved Since 2010s

Africa-Press - Lesotho. The World Bank reported Tuesday that "frontier market" economies, largely composed of middle-income diversities, have largely failed to realize...
Gold Reaches Record Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Gold Reaches Record Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Gold prices climbed to record highs on Friday, buoyed by persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainty that continued to drive...
World trade remains resilient despite disruptions: WTO chief

World trade remains resilient despite disruptions: WTO chief

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Global trade remains resilient despite many disruptions and protectionism, as some 72% of world trade is still done under...
HOW DIAMOND MARKET DECLINE AFFECTED LESOTHO

HOW DIAMOND MARKET DECLINE AFFECTED LESOTHO

✏️ *Content* Lesotho has been badly affected by diamond market decline which has intensified the impact and stress of unemployment that the country is currently...
CROSS-BORDER STOCK THEFT REMAINS A CONCERN FOR LESOTHO AND SOUTH AFRICA

CROSS-BORDER STOCK THEFT REMAINS A CONCERN FOR LESOTHO AND SOUTH AFRICA

✏️ *Content* Stock theft occurring along the borders of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa continues to be a worrisome challenge confronting both countries. Speaking...
WHEAT HARVESTING CONTINUES DESPITE RAINFALL CHALLENGES

WHEAT HARVESTING CONTINUES DESPITE RAINFALL CHALLENGES

✏️ *Content* Area Technical Officer (ATO) in the Department of Crops at Teyateyaneng, Mr. Pule Mashokolo highlighted that wheat harvesting activities are currently underway in...
WHEAT HARVESTING CONTINUES DESPITE RAINFALL CHALLENGES

WHEAT HARVESTING CONTINUES DESPITE RAINFALL CHALLENGES

✏️ *Content* Area Technical Officer (ATO) in the Department of Crops at Teyateyaneng, Mr. Pule Mashokolo highlighted that wheat harvesting activities are currently underway in...
YOUTH TO BE EQUIPPED WITH BUSINESS SKILLS

YOUTH TO BE EQUIPPED WITH BUSINESS SKILLS

Africa-Press - Lesotho. The Department of Youth under the Ministry of Gender, Youth, and Social Development will hold a three to seven...
Trade Ministry Revives National Quality Awards

Trade Ministry Revives National Quality Awards

Africa-Press - Lesotho. The Ministry of Trade and Industry has reinstated the official launch of the 2026 National Quality Awards, scheduled for...