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Moteane Meets Transport Operators

Moteane Meets Transport Operators

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr. Matjato Moteane met with public transport operators from the three regions to...
Silver Outpaces Gold Sparking Debate Over Precious Metals

Silver Outpaces Gold Sparking Debate Over Precious Metals

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Silver continues to outperform gold, bringing the once-overlooked metal back into the spotlight. Strong industrial demand, heavier investor participation,...
Global Trade to Reach Record High of $35T Despite Slowdown

Global Trade to Reach Record High of $35T Despite Slowdown

Africa-Press - Lesotho. The UN reported Tuesday that global trade is expected to reach an all-time high of $35 trillion in 2025,...
Global Debt Reaches Record High of Nearly $346 Trillion

Global Debt Reaches Record High of Nearly $346 Trillion

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Global debt rose to a record high of nearly $346 trillion in the third quarter of this year, driven...
BASOTHO URGED TO ESTABLISH COOPERATIVES

BASOTHO URGED TO ESTABLISH COOPERATIVES

Africa-Press - Lesotho. In a continued effort to tackle the growing challenge of unemployment in Lesotho, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and...
INCLUSIVE GROWTH FACILITY TO RESPOND TO UNEMPLOYMENT

INCLUSIVE GROWTH FACILITY TO RESPOND TO UNEMPLOYMENT

Africa-Press - Lesotho. At least 25 000 jobs are expected to be created by 2028 through the Inclusive Growth Facility (IFG) which...
LTDC, ALLIANCE TO THE TOURISM WORLD

LTDC, ALLIANCE TO THE TOURISM WORLD

Africa-Press - Lesotho. In promotion and marketing of tourism in Leribe, Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) together with Alliance Insurance have on...
Chinese exports to Africa soar despite tariff wars

Chinese exports to Africa soar despite tariff wars

Africa-Press - Lesotho. Chinese exports to African countries could top $200 billion in 2025, as Beijing remains locked in a trade war...
Gold Prices Shaped by Geo-Economic Uncertainty in 2026

Gold Prices Shaped by Geo-Economic Uncertainty in 2026

Africa-Press - Lesotho. The World Gold Council reported Thursday that a global economic slowdown or worsening geopolitical tensions could trigger a new surge in...
Upgraded Drans-Maluti Route Catalyst for Economic Growth

Upgraded Drans-Maluti Route Catalyst for Economic Growth

Africa-Press - Lesotho. The development and transformation of the Drakensberg–Maluti Highway is being touted as a key intervention to boost business activity and unlock...