World Bank confirms Naira is no longer among Africa’s weakest currencies in new ranking

The World Bank has revealed that the Nigerian currency has exited the list of weakest-performing currencies in Africa The position followed a gain of about 5.07% in 2025, credited to reforms under President Tinubu, which have boosted reserves...

ASAFG MEETS IN LESOTHO

Maseru, Oct.14 — The African Roads Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA) Southern Africa Focal Group known as ASAFG, is currently convening its second meeting of the year, hosted by Road Fund Lesotho in Maseru on Tuesday. This gathering brings...

Sub-Saharan Africa trade value up 9.7% but tariffs to hit growth

The value of Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods trade grew by 9.7% in the first half of the year versus the first half of 2024, the world’s fastest rate, but US tariffs are likely to weigh on growth and intra-Africa trade still lags other regions,...

Sub-Saharan Africa trade value up 9.7% but tariffs to hit growth

The value of Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods trade grew by 9.7% in the first half of the year versus the first half of 2024, the world’s fastest rate, but US tariffs are likely to weigh on growth and intra-Africa trade still lags other regions,...

A night to remember for Lesotho, a legacy to forget for Zimbabwe

The final whistle cut through the thin mountain air like a blade, and with it came an eruption from the modest stands of Peter Mokaba Stadium last night. Lesotho had done it. A 1-0 win over Zimbabwe, their first home victory in this World Cup...

Is There a Method to Trump’s Global Trade War Madness?

I was going to dismiss the above question with a quick “No.” But when Trump imposed a 50% tariff on India in early August to deter it from buying cheap oil from Russia, I decided that the question needed a more nuanced answer. A tariff can serve...

Tariff uncertainty threatens small business investment, UNCTAD warns

GENEVA: Small and medium-sized businesses and developing economies face particular investment slowdown risks due to ongoing tariff uncertainty. UN Trade and Development Agency Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan expressed concern about potential...

Financial constraints hamper Parly operations 

…hinder localisation of SADC model laws Mohloai Mpesi LESOTHO’s Parliament is unable to designate a focal person to monitor the domestication of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Model Laws due to financial constraints and a lack of...

Reprieve as SA extends Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) 

Mathatisi Sebusi BASOTHO working in South Africa under the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) have received a huge reprieve after South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, this week announced an extension of the permit. Originally...

Tariff uncertainty could curb investment in small businesses, UN trade agency says

GENEVA :Small and medium-sized businesses and developing economies are likely to be at particular risk of a slowdown in investment due to ongoing tariff uncertainty, the Secretary-General of the UN Trade and Development Agency told Reuters on...

Ghana’s 21.5% Policy Rate Among Africa’s Highest—World Bank, Accra Street Journal Report

Ghana continues to maintain one of the highest monetary policy rates on the African continent, standing at 21.5 percent as of October 2025, according to the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse Report and an in-depth analysis by the Accra Street Journal...

Farmers Market Draws a Spectacular Crowd

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Malkerns Country Club was alive with energy and excitement this past Saturday as the Eswatini Farmers Market welcomed over 5 000 attendees, a spectacular turnout that left everyone buzzing with joy and pride. Founder and...

LESOTHO PARLIAMENT TO HOLD SADCOPAC 

Maseru, Oct. 12 –The Parliament of Lesotho will stage the Southern African Development Community of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) conference and Annual General Meeting at Manthabiseng Convention Centre from October 27 to 31. Speaking in an...

Broos blames Nigeria for South Africa’s woes, banks on Eagles for World Cup ticket

South Africa Coach, Hugo Broos, has blamed Nigeria for the three-point deduction his side suffered for fielding an ineligible player in the their game against Lesotho earlier in the Group C qualifying series. FIFA deducted three points from South...

Lesotho permit: A lifeline for Basotho workers facing collapse of textile industry

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced the extension of the Lesotho Exemption Permits by another 18 months. The announcement comes weeks after the arrest of more than 480 undocumented Basotho workers in South Africa. Most of them have...

SA banks on Nigeria for World Cup berth

While Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos conceded that it's no longer in their hands to qualify for the Fifa 2026 World Cup following their goalless draw against Zimbabwe on Friday, he is looking at Nigeria to do them a favour. Heading into the last...

Sports56 minutes ago Hugo Broos: South Africa Now Banking On Nigeria To Keep World Cup Dream Alive South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, has admitted that Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after their goalless draw with…

South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, has admitted that Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after their goalless draw with Zimbabwe in Durban on Friday night. The result means their qualification chances now rest on...

Lesotho vs Nigeria Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Group C Matchday 9

Truly Super falcons for play diz match i swear. Dem for don atleast score goal. Like Monkey Post dey always adk, where is Esther Okoronkwo as she is definitely better on d ball than this tin wen Chelle put for field i swear. Most likely na 1:0 9ja...

Lesotho vs Nigeria Predictions: Super Eagles Backed to Soar in 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Lesotho vs Nigeria Predictions: Super Eagles Backed to Soar in 2026 World Cup Qualifier As the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Lesotho and Nigeria approaches, football fans across Africa are buzzing with excitement. The...

Phikwe students shine in Lesotho

A team of 12 students from Selebi-Phikwe represented Botswana at the Destiny Shapers International Summit held in Maseru, Lesotho. The group comprised six learners from Lebogang Junior Secondary School, four from Anderson Primary School, and two...