Lesotho inside Southern Africa: the relationship with South Africa, SADC decisions, the Rand peg, and the free movement of Basotho workers.
Regional & SADC
Economists forecast continued volatility in oil prices, with Brent crude expected to trade between US$65 and US$95 per barrel in the fourth quarter, as businesses and economies adapt to energy-market uncertainty as a persistent condition. South African economists maintained GDP growth forecasts at 1.2 percent despite
Regional & SADC
Lesotho and India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during India's 80th Independence Day celebration held in Maseru, with government officials and diplomats highlighting opportunities for cooperation in education, technology, agriculture and trade. The Indian Consul noted that deeper engagement with India could create opportunities for Lesotho
Regional & SADC
South African International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has warned against scapegoating in discussions over migration, responding to Ghana's call for the African Union to address anti-immigrant violence in South Africa. Lamola characterized the allegations as political point-scoring and emphasized that root causes of migration include economic
Regional & SADC
The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on South African exports, placing the country in the highest tariff tier among 60 nations affected by new trade measures effective Friday. South Africa's government argued it should be exempt due to robust forced labour laws and ILO convention
Regional & SADC
South Africa will field four Springbok debutants in a match against Wales on Saturday, with particular focus on 20-year-old flyhalf Vusi Moyo making his debut. The young flyhalf is among several new players being introduced to international rugby at the senior level. Source: Read the original article
Regional & SADC
South Africa's Inter-ministerial Committee on Migration reports that most undocumented foreign nationals in the country do not qualify for refugee or asylum status, with over 53,000 processed for deportation in recent weeks. The committee attributes illegal immigration partly to political instability in neighboring countries and calls
Regional & SADC
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has dismissed his spokesperson Prince Thulani Zulu following the circulation of a voice note containing insults directed at a senior royal aide. The incident has exposed internal tensions within the Zulu royal palace. Lesiba says: While this is primarily a South African royal household matter, the