The garment factories, AGOA and the tariffs that decide whether 35,000 mostly-women workers — and the families they support — keep their jobs.
Textiles & Trade
The Lesotho government has unveiled a new Textiles and Apparel Sector Strategy targeting the creation of over 70,000 jobs, US$1 billion in annual exports, and US$400 million in new investment by 2033 to revive the struggling industry. The strategy prioritizes diversifying export markets beyond the US, increasing
Textiles & Trade
Trade and Industry Minister Motlatsi Maqelepo has ordered the Lesotho National Development Corporation to investigate a labour dispute at Precious Garments textile factory, where workers protested over reduced working hours, wage cuts, and delayed severance payments since July. The minister acknowledged gaps in information flow between factories and government, and
Textiles & Trade
Lesotho has developed its garment export sector through trade policies, organizational discipline, and the labour of thousands of female workers, becoming one of Africa's leading garment exporters. The country's textile and apparel industry has emerged as a significant contributor to its integration into the global economy.