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Trump will speak with Putin as he considers Ukraine’s push for long-range missiles WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Russia’s Vladimir Putin as he considers Ukraine’s push for long-range missiles. That's according...

U.S supports one-year renewal of Africa trade pact

The Trump administration has signalled support for a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), offering a reprieve for the decades-old trade pact set to expire at the end of the month, a White House official said. Since...

What's next for US-Africa trade?

The trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African nations, known as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), is set to expire on September 30. Though some are still hopeful for a last-ditch effort to clinch a follow-up...

South Africa: Villagers lodge complaint with African Development Bank against Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Eighteen rural mountain communities in Lesotho have formally complained about Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The massive project, a joint scheme with South Africa, will supply water to Gauteng and generate electricity for...

White House says Trump supports renewal of African trade initiative due to expire

Thousands of businesses across sub-Saharan Africa are on tenterhooks as they wait to hear the fate of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). First passed in 2020, AGOA provides duty-free access to the US market to 32 countries in...

Lesotho Highlands Water Project must work with women, not against them

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands must not repeat the mistakes of the first phase in which women were displaced and disempowered. Photo: File South Africa, Lesotho and the project financiers must avoid repeating the mistakes of Phase I of...

Mauritius Leads, Zimbabwe Trails in Africa’s 2025 Economic Freedom Ranking

Mauritius remains Africa’s most “economically free” country, according to the “Economic Freedom of the World 2025” report released on September 25, 2025, by the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank. The report assesses the state of economic...

KGL Group’s Chairman calls on Africa to build global business giants

The Executive Chairman of the KGL Group and former Board Chair of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, delivered a resounding opening address at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium 2025, held in partnership with the...

Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal expires

Akisa WanderaBBC Africa, Nairobi ShareSave Joan Wambui's family relies on the money she earns from working at Shona EPZ At Shona EPZ, a garment factory in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, the tension is inescapable. The industrious thrum of the...

When Trade Deals Expire: What’s At Stake For Africa And The Us?

29 September 2025: Market access to the United States could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration on 30 September 2025. AGOA) is a non-reciprocal US...

AGOA renewal: Is it time to rethink US-Africa trade?

The trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African nations, known as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), is set to expire on September 30. Though some are still hopeful for a last-ditch effort to clinch a follow-up...

Africa: How the end of AGOA might open up new avenues of trade

The trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African nations, known as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), is set to expire on September 30. Though some are still hopeful for a last-ditch effort to clench follow-up...

VICE CHAIRMAN ZHENG VISITS LESOTHO

by LENASeptember 29, 2025September 29, 2025020 Share0 Maseru, Sept.29 — Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Zheng Jianbang and his delegation arrived in Lesotho...

Charting the global economy: US consumers keep fuelling growth

US personal spending last month topped forecasts, illustrating consumers are generating momentum for the world’s largest economy and so far undaunted by stubborn inflation and high interest rates. The August gain in household spending suggests...

Malawian politician, fired in 2022, appointed to Lesotho Highlands Water Commission

Malawian politician Helen Buluma was appointed as secretary of the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC) in April. Buluma previously acted as deputy CEO of Malawi’s state oil company, where she faced allegations of mismanagement. She was fired...

Lesotho, SA to sign cross border agreement

…as local and Manyatseng transport operators scuffle over hawkers …Moteane says the blockade by SA operators is illegal Rethabile Pitso/Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO and South African transport operators are expected to meet today following nasty...

AGOA likely to be renewed for one year, says Lesotho trade minister

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is likely to be renewed for one year, Lesotho’s trade minister Mohkheti Shelile told reporters on Wednesday. AGOA has previously been renewed for a decade at a time. AGOA has, since 2001, enabled...

Build Global Business Giants – Alex Dadey Charges Africa

Alex Dadey The Executive Chairman of the KGL Group and former Board Chair of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, delivered a resounding opening address at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium 2025, held in...

Smythe-Lowe banks on Amajita's unity for World Cup success

As Amajita begin their U-20 Fifa World Cup campaign against France on Monday night (10pm) at Estadio El Teniente, goalkeeper Fletcher Smythe-Lowe says they are aiming to shine and make the country proud. Amajita, the African champions in the...

Fletcher Smythe-Lowe banks on Amajita’s unity for World Cup success

“The values we have and the unity we’ve developed are a result of everybody. The environment that the coach [Raymond Madaka] has presented for us has developed over two years now. From the first camp in Lesotho, we’ve developed really well. We are...