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 …

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 …

Lesotho runner Khoarahlane Seutloali wins Two Oceans ultra marathon

Lesotho Olympian Khoarahlane Seutloali won the Totalsports Two Oceans ultra marathon in Cape Town on Saturday.  The Hollywood athletics club runner took the lead only in the final couple of kilometres to win in 3hr 10min 46sec.  South African Sboniso …

African Nation of Lesotho, Hit Hardest by Tariffs, Prepares Delegation to Trump

The government of Lesotho is organizing a delegation to Washington to speak with President Donald Trump as soon as possible regarding the imposition of a 50 percent tariff on its exports, local media confirmed on Friday. The government’s Lesotho News …

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President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on dozens of nations, including a record-setting 50% reciprocal tariff on the tiny southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho — the highest levy imposed on any sovereign country by the United …

‘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 …

Why did Donald Trump levy the most enormous tariff on this tiny African kingdom Lesotho — All about it

In a surprise move that left international trade analysts gasping, US President Donald Trump imposed a record 50% tariff on goods from Lesotho, a tiny African kingdom few Americans may have been aware of until now. Trump called Lesotho a "place nobody …