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Lesotho’s economy shows gradual rebound
CNBC Africa
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August 28, 2025
Lesotho's economic landscape is beginning to show signs of a gradual rebound, thanks in part to strategic monetary policies and diversification efforts. Matsela Matsela, Head of Global Markets at Standard Lesotho Bank, recently shared insights...
Lesotho’s historian ‘Burns’ Machobane told the country’s sto...
Modern Ghana
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Last year Lesotho celebrated 200 years since the founding of the nation by Moeshoeshoe I. This year the small country in southern Africa will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from colonial Britain. As it does so, the number...
Looking into the laws that guide the governance of Basotho ba Lesotho, get to know the National Youth Development Bill, 2024.
Informative
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So what is it? It is a BILL for An Act to establish youth institutional structures; to provide for their functions and programs towards a meaningful youth development in Lesotho and for related matters. ENACTED by the Parliament of Lesotho....
Tapole’s success shows it’s possible for any Lesotho entrepreneur
Informative
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By: Mamoipone Mohlabana MASERU – Maseru east citizen Relebohile Tapole is a thriving entrepreneur doing her second year at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) studying events management. She started Ms Relebohile Tapole...
Lesotho’s historian ‘Burns’ Machobane told the country’s story – and helped build it after colonialism
The Conversation
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August 28, 2025
Last year Lesotho celebrated 200 years since the founding of the nation by Moeshoeshoe I. This year the small country in southern Africa will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from colonial Britain. As it does so, the number...
LESOTHO, RUSSIA ENHANCE TIES
Lesotho News Agency
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August 28, 2025
MASERU – Relations between Lesotho and Russia were strengthened during the presentation of credentials to King Letsie III on Thursday. The event held at the Royal Palace, Maseru saw Russia Ambassador, Mr. Roman Ambarov presenting the letters in...
Prince Harry confirms his return date to Britain without Meghan, and there could be a reunion with King Charles
MARCA
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August 28, 2025
Prince Harry is preparing for a solo return to Britain next week, without Meghan Markle, as he's scheduled to appear at a well-known charity event - and royal watchers are already questioning whether the trip could lead to a long-awaited meeting...
Canada Appoints High Commissioner To India, Foreign Minister Anita Says 'Deepening Ties...'
News18
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August 28, 2025
Last Updated:August 28, 2025, 21:25 IST Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the appointment of Cooter as Canada’s new High Commissioner to India signals Canada’s step-by-step approach to deepening ties with India. Christopher Cooter, a veteran...
Kingdom of Lesotho receives payout under ARC sovereign drought parametric policy
Reinsurance News
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August 28, 2025
African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC), a specialised agency of the African Union, has issued an insurance payout of $2,767,958 to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, after its sovereign drought insurance policy for the 2024/25 agricultural...
Ambassador Amadei leaves a legacy of enhanced cooperation between Lesotho and the EU
Lesotho Times
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August 28, 2025
…as she completes her four-year diplomatic journey in the Kingdom European Union (EU) Ambassador, Paola Amadei, arrived in Maseru in 2021 to take over the plum diplomatic post from her predecessor, Christian Manahl, and as the first EU woman...
POLL | Do you support the home affairs minister’s plea for more money for border security?
Times LIVE
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Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber has urged government to allocate more money for the Border Management Authority (BMA), warning that without investment, efforts to curb illegal immigration and illicit trade will “stall”. He criticised what he...
Lesotho’s potato priority
Food and Agriculture Organization
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The potato is now a symbol of national transformation. Lesotho chose the potato as its priority product and joined FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative in 2022. ©FAO/ Carl Houston McMillan 27/08/2025 Amidst craggy peaks and...
INFORMATION MINISTER PRESENTS CABINET DECISIONS
Lesotho News Agency
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August 27, 2025
by LENAAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025031 Share0 MASERU, Aug. 27 — Cabinet has reached a decision to engage on a long term initiative through the Ministry of Home Affairs titled ‘Smart City Project.’ This was announced live on National Television...
Khaya Ventures marks World Entrepreneurs Day with a call to unlock Lesotho’s entrepreneurial potential
Informative
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August 27, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU – In recognition of World Entrepreneurs Day, Khaya Ventures proudly joined the global community in celebrating innovation, enterprise, and inclusive development. Held annually on August 21, the day is dedicated to...
2026 World cup qualifiers: President Tinubu wants Super Eagles at the World Cup finals -NSC
The Sun Nigeria
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August 27, 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria under the stewardship of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu desire’s to see the male national football team – the Super Eagles reach the 2026 World Cup finals. To this end, the Federal Government through the National...
The rise of the RNB and Hip hop king: Blvck Wa Lepara
Informative
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August 27, 2025
By: ‘Moelo Motsiri MASERU Blvck Wa Lepara is redefining the sound of RnB and Hip Hop music. With his innovative style and captivating lyrics, Molemo Nyepetsi, better known by his stage name Blvck Wa Lepara has fearlessly emerged into the music...
HILARY JOFFE: Time to revisit SA’s giant budget subsidy for Sacu neighbours
BusinessLIVE
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Government transferred almost R90bn to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia in 2024/25 The dire state of the diamond market has prompted Botswana to declare a health emergency because it can’t pay for medicines...
Maseru man charged with attempted fraud
Lesotho Times
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August 25, 2025
…tried to coerce LEC customer into M59k fraud Hopolang Mokhopi A 44-year-old man, Mokhethoa Koekoetle, this week appeared before the Maseru Magistrate Court facing charges of fraud. Magistrate Nkhethoa Molapo presided over the case, with...
PRIME MINISTER RECEIVED WITH PRIDE
Lesotho News Agency
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August 26, 2025
by LENAAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025035 Share0 Maseru, Aug. 26 — Excitement fills the capital as Lesotho prepares to welcome back Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekoane, fresh from the announcement that the country has been removed from the Southern...
HIV-tainted blood scandal rocks hospitalsHealth minister orders probe as nation reels from shock
Public Eye
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August 26, 2025
TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – Health minister, Selibe Mochoboroane, has taken decisive action following revelations of HIV-positive blood being transfused to patients. Mochoboroane told this publication he has established a team to investigate...