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Lesotho government announces cabinet changes

Lesotho’s cabinet changes on May 19, 2026 should be understood as part of a broader reshuffle that the government had already formalised in late April, when King Letsie III approved ministerial changes on the advice of Prime Minister Sam Matekane...

Democratic Republic of Congo faces Ebola outbreak

On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), marking the latest chapter in the Central African nation’s long battle with Ebola virus...

ThrowBackThursday Lesotho to the Woorld 🤦

Each new outlet creates ~35 direct jobs (cashiers, cooks, managers) plus ~100 indirect via suppliers, logistics, and services – equating to 3,500 direct and 10,000 indirect roles from the Next 100. Infrastructure perks include road upgrades, utilities, WiFi, and POS systems...

KFC opening more stores in SA, creating 3500 jobs

Lesotho’s 2026 investment landscape is increasingly geared toward curbing unemployment through targeted inflows into labour‑intensive sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, and digital‑skills programmes...(visit website)

Are there any active investments in Lesotho that are curbing unemployment?

Lesotho made a strong showing at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa, positioning the Mountain Kingdom as a prime destination for adventure, culture, and eco-tourism. The event, held from May 11-14 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre

Lesotho🇱🇸 stands strong at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba

KFC South Africa, Africa’s largest quick-service restaurant chain with over 1,200 outlets, launched “KFC: The Next 100” on May 13, 2026, targeting 100 new stores nationwide to fuel growth and job creation. Building on 100 African openings in 2025 – including several in SA

President Xi Jinping welcomes US President Donald Trump and his delegation

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