Unemployment
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
News | 26 July 2025
Hout Bay women turn plastic waste into colourful bags
“Each handcrafted product helps to keep plastic out of the environment and landfill sites”
Brief | 24 July 2025
Protesters call for scrapping changes to labour laws
Labour department says amendments are necessary to counter growing unemployment
Brief | 22 July 2025
Lesotho declares unemployment a national disaster
The declaration will remain in effect for two years
Brief | 11 July 2025
Starlink launches amid job losses in Lesotho
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service comes after months of US funding cuts and tariffs put immense pressure on the country’s economy
News | 24 June 2025
Mass lay-offs at Lesotho garment factories as US tariffs bite
After the Trump administration’s threat of 50% import duty on Lesotho, orders have dried up and production lines have shut down
News | 13 June 2025
Social grants go unpaid as beneficiaries struggle with SASSA’s system
Activists say they get dozens of complaints weekly about the online verification process
News | 12 June 2025
Court battle looms between City of Johannesburg and traders
SERI has sent a letter of demand to the City over container removals
News | 9 June 2025
Picket for jobs at Eskom offices in Joburg
Protesters from Mpumalanga demand local recruitment at power stations
Brief | 22 May 2025