Press Releases

Kingdom of Lesotho: 2014 Article IV Consultation

Summary: KEY ISSUES Setting: Lesotho achieved strong economic growth in recent years, with only moderate inflation. International reserves have largely been rebuilt, thanks to a sustained period of fiscal restraint and recovery in revenues from...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom of Lesotho

Press Release No. 14/261 June 5, 2014 On June 4, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Kingdom of Lesotho. 1 Since 2010, the economy has been performing well with growth...

We are deepening our trade and investment ties across Africa

Dear Fellow South African, This week I am attending the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, where we are showcasing our country’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. We are also supporting South African firms as...

Africa: Political Tensions in Lesotho

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Political Tensions in Lesotho

Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future

Deputy Minister Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, has called for intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s...

Africa: Lesotho National Day Message

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Lesotho as you celebrate your National Day this October 4. Lesotho is a longstanding friend and partner of the United States. Together, our countries...

Kingdom of Lesotho: IMF's Executive Board Completes the Sixth Review Under the ECF Arrangement and Approves US$8.6 Million Disbursement

Press Release No. 13/334 September 9, 2013 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the sixth and final review of the Kingdom of Lesotho’s performance under the program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)...

Kingdom of Lesotho: Letter of Intent, and Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies

Kingdom of Lesotho: Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility

Trump states he has no knowledge what Congo is

(MENAFN) During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had no knowledge of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), despite claiming that many illegal immigrants...

Kingdom of Lesotho: Fifth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Extension of the Arrangement and Rephasing of Disburseement

Kingdom of Lesotho: Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding

Tomás Elías González Benítez launches editorial service on the world’s least-visited destinations

The Venezuelan travel writer offers media and agencies unique content to highlight unexplored destinations with tourism potential. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel writer and content creator Tomás Elías...

Nigerian reporter claims tariffs won’t fix US economic issues

(MENAFN) Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has criticized the U.S. government's reliance on tariffs to address its economic challenges, arguing in an interview with RT that such measures fail to tackle the country’s underlying structural issues....

S-Africa grapples with major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks

(MENAFN) South Africa is grappling with a major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks, particularly at the Stilfontein mine in the North West Province, where a six-month standoff occurred between authorities and thousands of illegal miners....

Trump`s trade strategies spells catastrophe for this zone

(MENAFN) During his April 2, 2025 'Liberation Day' speech, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a push for reciprocal tariffs aimed at major global trade partners. Marketed as a strategy to defend American manufacturing and shrink the trade...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

Africa: Lesotho's Elections

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