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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...
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...
Bophelo Group – born in struggle . . . rising with the people
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
In a small, modest office with just two desks and a dream, Bophelo Group began its journey. Today, it’s one of Lesotho’s fastest-growing funeral and healthcare businesses — and it all started with one man’s pain, persistence, and unshakable...
King Letsie III pushes climate agenda in Berlin
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
Strengthens climate diplomacy through key bilateral meetings ‘MANTSANG KHUTLISI and TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – On the sidelines of the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, King Letsie III, accompanied by the foreign minister, Lejone Mpotjoane,...
More likely a joke than a realistic plan
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane has made an ambitious pledge to create 70 000 jobs for unemployed youth within just a month. This promise has sparked both hope and scepticism among the country’s citizens, with many...
Paving the way for a greener future
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
As UNDP launches second electric car in Lesotho BOKANG MOSOESHOE MASERU – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has officially launched its first electric vehicle (EV) in Lesotho, marking a significant step toward clean energy and a more...
Premier Matekane ups LDF mobility
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
BOKANG MOSHOESHOE MASERU – In a significant move to enhance operational efficiency, Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane, who is also the defence minister, handed over two modern buses and four utility vehicles to the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) at...
Basotho enhance forestry practices to combat climate change
Informative
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June 25, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU As climate change continues to affect ecosystems, weather patterns, and people’s way of life across the world, Lesotho is taking active steps. Basotho are working hard to restore and manage the country’s forests and...
Nedbank dials down GDP growth after poor first-quarter data
BusinessLIVE
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Nedbank expects SA’s economy to record a pedestrian 1% growth this year, well below population growth as structural obstacles weigh on the economy. The group on Tuesday said it had cut its SA growth forecast for this year, after poor first-quarter...
Women trade heels for hard hats
Informative
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June 25, 2025
. . . as female owned construction firms increase By: Mpho Shelile MASERU The construction industry, traditionally male-dominated, is undergoing a quiet but powerful revolution as more women trade heels for hard hats, leading successful...
Groups Sue LHWP Over Compensation
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – TWO Mokhotlong development organisations are suing the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) for“violating their rights”. Eight individuals have also joined the lawsuit. The Mokhotlong Business Forum Development Trust,...
LEC's M1.2M Cables From Catering Firm
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) bought second-hand cables worth M1.2 million from a catering company in South Africa. The transaction, made on April 1 through single sourcing, was revealed during the Public...
LAA Says Reviewing All Land Files
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE Land Administration Authority (LAA) is reviewing all land files as it probes cases of several people being granted leases to one piece of land. The LAA director general, 'Malichaba Lekhoaba, told thepost that the...
Allmyneeds shares digital tools and skills for MSMES
Informative
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June 25, 2025
By: ‘Moelo Motsiri MASERU Allmyneeds digital company is taking a giant step to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with digital skills and tools that will transform their business operations and competitiveness in today’s digital...
Woman Gets 18 Years For Taking Bribes
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – A WOMAN who worked as a senior administration officer in His Majesty's Office has been sentenced to 18 years behind bars or a M36 000 fine for taking bribes to award tenders. Matseliso Mabuea, 63, committed the crime in...
Domestic capital key to Africa's infrastructure transformation, says AFC report
African Business
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June 24, 2025
This article was produced with the support of Africa Finance Corporation Africa has over $4 trillion in untapped resources that, if effectively mobilised, could catalyse an era of infrastructure-led growth. This is according to the Africa Finance...
Approaching the End of Liberal Internationalism
Foreign Policy In Focus
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June 25, 2025
“We’re back,” I tell the room. It’s January 21, 2029, and I can barely contain my excitement. “America is back!” I expect applause, but there is none. I try again, louder this time. “After four long years, America is finally back! We’re ready to...
Another SA neighbour gets Musk’s Starlink
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 23, 2025
Lesotho is the 23rd African country to be licensed for South African born Elon Musk’s Starlink service. Lesotho, a landlocked country surrounded entirely by South Africa, has officially welcomed Starlink. The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)...
Big 5 Construct South Africa And South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo Open Next Week In Johannesburg
Africa.com
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June 24, 2025
Event features four high-level content programmes, including South Africa Infrastructure & Water Forum, Infra360 Talks, Water360 Talks and Big 5 Talks Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo co-locate with...
Global Climate Risk Index Ranks 188 Countries by Vulnerability and Access to Finance
State of the Planet
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June 25, 2025
The Climate Finance Vulnerability Index ranks 188 countries according to both their vulnerability to hazards and their financial resilience. Researchers at the Columbia Climate School, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, have unveiled a...