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Lesotho poultry farmers face crisis after US$31.4M US-funded project ends abruptly
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 3, 2025
LESOTHO – Thousands of poultry farmers in Lesotho are struggling following the unexpected cancellation of a US$31.4 million project funded by the United States, which aimed to revitalize the country’s poultry sector. The programme, called the...
From PEPFAR to horticulture: How US investments are reshaping Lesotho’s future
Public Eye
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June 10, 2025
LINEO MALATALIANA MASERU – A recent visit by a US Congressional Staff Delegation (STAFFDEL), led by Katherine Bowles of the Appropriations Committee, underscored the impact of initiatives like PEPFAR and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)...
Nedbank Lesotho’s Market Day draws strong interest
Sunday Express
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June 9, 2025
Moroke Sekoboto NEDBANK LESOTHO held its first-ever market day at Maseru Mall yesterday, drawing attention to a broad selection of its new services designed to keep pace with customers’ changing needs. Attendees were introduced to a variety of...
Auditor General Exposes Mismanagement in Lesotho’s Royal Palace and Electricity Company
South Africa Today
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June 9, 2025
Maseru, Lesotho – The Auditor General of Lesotho Paul Letlela has released damning reports revealing severe mismanagement and financial irregularities in two major public projects: the construction of the Royal Palace and the operations of the...
SA, Lesotho strengthen ties to boost agriculture and industry
Food For Mzansi
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June 7, 2025
South Africa and Lesotho have recently enhanced their trade relations, focusing on investment growth amidst a shift in global trade that may impact the economies of the two countries. The department of trade, industry and competition and the...
Lesotho Farmers in Limbo as U.S. Ends Poultry Initiative
All Africa
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May 29, 2025
A $31.4 million United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) project aimed at transforming Lesotho's poultry sector has been terminated. The five-year initiative, launched under the American Food for Progress programme, planned to grow 28,000...
Angola vs Lesotho Prediction and Betting Tips | June 8th 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 7, 2025
Angola and Lesotho return to action in the 2025 COSAFA Cup when they lock horns at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium on Sunday. The reigning champions kicked off their title defence with a somewhat disappointing stalemate against Namibia in midweek while...
US funding cuts leave 36,000 Lesotho children without school meals
Zambian Observer
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June 7, 2025
US funding cuts leave 36,000 Lesotho children without school meals Over 36,000 children across 200 primary schools in Lesotho are now without critical food aid after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) abruptly ended funding for a Catholic...
US cuts food aid to 36,000 children in Lesotho
South Africa Today
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June 6, 2025
A programme designed to feed more than 36,000 learners at 200 schools in Lesotho will now end after abrupt cuts by the US Department of Agriculture. The Lesotho government says it’s own food programme will now cover these schools. But the...
Flames seek redemption after Lesotho’s late blow
Capital Radio Malawi
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June 6, 2025
The Malawi senior men’s national football team, the Flames, needs a quick reboot and adjustment to their strategy to bounce back in the COSAFA Cup tournament after losing 1-nil to Lesotho. Makara Ntaitsane scored the decisive goal in the 83rd...
Illegal Mining and Crime: Expert Warns of Syndicate Involvement and Political Complicity
South Africa Today
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June 5, 2025
The escalating crisis of illegal mining in Gauteng has raised alarms over its direct correlation with rising crime levels, according to artisanal mining expert Kgothatso Nhlengetwa. Speaking in a recent interview, Nhlengetwa highlighted that...
‘Women manufacturers are not charity cases’
Informative
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June 4, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU The role of women in manufacturing is emerging as a powerful force in transforming global economies. While traditionally male-dominated, the manufacturing sector is increasingly recognising the immense value women bring to...
On the hunt for Tiger, the fugitive linked to illegal South African gold mine where 78 died
BBC
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Mayeni JonesBBC News, Mokhotlong and Bobete ShareSave The police issued this shot of Tiger when it launched the manhunt in January Nobody in South Africa seems to know where Tiger is. The 42-year-old from neighbouring Lesotho, whose real name is...
South Africa, Lesotho to enhance trade, investment amid shifts in global trade
Engineering News
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South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and Lesotho’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development have agreed to enhance trade and investment. This emanated from a meeting which was held in Pretoria. The...
Who’s really benefitting?
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
Lesotho Flour Mills CEO’s lucrative housing deal sparks conflict of interest scandal TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI and MOTSAMAI MOKOTJO MASERU – Former Lesotho Flour Mills (LFM) chairman, Mohlomi Rantekoa, has denied allegations of impropriety after...
ETL pledges more than M1 million to Lecholi
Informative
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June 25, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) has officially announced its newly formed partnership with Lecholi, with a generous sponsorship of over one million maloti towards the highly anticipated Econet Lecholi Mountain drive and braai...
Private sector urged to fight GBV at work
Informative
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June 25, 2025
. . . as Government partners GIZ By: Mpho Shelile MASERU The Government of Lesotho, in partnership with the German development agency GIZ, hosted a National Dialogue on Private Sector Engagement in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention in the...
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 26, 2025
All Africa
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June 26, 2025
Liberian Police Invade Home of Former President Sirleaf to Arrest Key Ally The Liberian National Police broke ranks with protocol on Tuesday, June 26, when they reportedly entered the private residence of former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to...
Morabo Morojele: The social and political drum beats of the Lesotho jazz musician
Scroll.in
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We use the term “Renaissance man” very loosely these days, for anybody even slightly multi-talented. But Lesotho-born jazz drummer, novelist and development scholar Morabo Morojele was the genuine article. He not only worked across multiple...
Bird flu fallout: Industry warns of coming food shortages
Cape Business News
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May 30, 2025
South Africa’s looming food security crisis is escalating as government drags its feet in facilitating the resumption of imports from regions free of bird flu in Brazil. South Africa imports 20% of its annual poultry consumption as local producers...