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Louis Moholo-Moholo obituary
The Guardian
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June 27, 2025
The inspirational jazz drummer and bandleader Louis Moholo-Moholo, who has died aged 85, made music with fellow South African exiles that brought enthralling new sounds to the world beyond their troubled homeland in the 1960s. Over six decades in...
Lesotho National and SA All-Comers Records in sight as Mofolo and Chelangat enter Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
South Africa Today
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June 17, 2025
Following a strong start to the year, Kamohelo Mofolo is confident he’s ready to deliver the fastest 10km performance in Lesotho’s history when he lines up for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 13 July 2025. In the women’s race, former...
India-Africa partnership for agricultural development and food security
The Indian Express
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June 27, 2025
Amid rising challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and the urgent need for agricultural transformation, the India-Africa partnership in agriculture and food security has become increasingly vital. The two countries have a long history...
"You don't have time to whine": Woman shows perfect winter travel plans for day trip to Lesotho
Briefly
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June 20, 2025
A travel content creator shared detailed plans for the perfect winter day trip to AfriSki in Lesotho, including costs, border requirements and activity options The woman revealed that the entire adventure costs around R2,900 for two people,...
Lesotho and South Africa Take a Step Forward in Trade Facilitation: Time Release Study Launched at Maseru & Ficksburg Bridge Border Posts
World Customs Organization
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With the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, Lesotho and South Africa have conducted an end-to-end Time Release Study (TRS) at the Maseru Bridge and Ficksburg Bridge border posts. The TRS...
Social Listening 27 June 2025: More Nigerians were kidnapped in one year than the populations of 15 countries
Business Day
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June 27, 2025
This NBS report shows that more people were kidnapped in Nigeria (2.2 million) in the past year than the populations of: Lesotho – 2,120,000 Slovenia – 2,118,697 Latvia- 1,871,871 Equatorial Guinea – 1,669,000 Guinea-Bissau – 1,663,000 Estonia-...
Bluetoothing Shocks Lesotho – Youth Inject Blood to Get High
Face of Malawi
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June 18, 2025
Published on June 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM by Evance Kapito 133 words • approx. 1 min read A disturbing drug abuse trend known as ‘bluetoothing’ or ‘hotspotting’ is raising alarm in Lesotho, where young drug users are reportedly injecting themselves...
Standard Lesotho Bank pumps over M127m in business loans for Basotho
Public Eye
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June 17, 2025
STAFF REPORTER Maseru – Since the launch of the Trade Finance solutions in April last year, Standard Lesotho Bank has provided business loans totaling over M127 million for commercial entities in Lesotho. This was revealed by Keketso Makara, the...
Lesotho’s lifeline to Joburg
Engineering News
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In the highlands of Mokhotlong, Lesotho, the Khubelu and Mabunyaneng bridge projects are rising not only through shrewd engineering, but because of critical collaboration between Lesotho and South Africa that will ensure sustainable water supply...
Lesotho issues warning as snow blocks highland roads
SABC News
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June 12, 2025
Most of Lesotho’s highland areas are still not reachable due to heavy snowfall. The Disaster Management Authority has issued a warning alerting travellers to delay their travel plans or consult relevant officers for advice. The meteorology...
Lesotho leads Africa in health innovation
Lesotho Times
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June 11, 2025
—Pilots AFFLU Influenza Surveillance Platform LESOTHO has become the first nation in the WHO African Region to pilot the Afro Influenza (AFFLU) surveillance platform, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at boosting the country’s health surveillance...
Explore the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre: A gateway to South Africa's prehistoric heritage
IOL
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In the scenic Golden Gate Highlands National Park, a groundbreaking initiative has brought to life the fascinating story of dinosaurs that once roamed the Free State. The Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, recently launched by Minister of...
Lesotho's caves: A hidden gem for explorers "
NewsBytes
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Nestled within the Maloti Mountains, these caves are famous for their beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The delicate formations have been formed over thousands of years by mineral-rich water dripping through limestone. You can walk through...
Lesotho clash decides Namibia’s Cosafa fate
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin says group B of the Cosafa Cup is still wide open, and his team will do everything to secure maximum points against Lesotho to move to the next round of the tournament. Benjamin spoke on...
Lesotho stun Malawi as Namibia snatch late equaliser against Angola
OFM
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The victory was a significant result for Lesotho, who are still set to face Bafana Bafana later this year in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match at Toyota Stadium seemed destined for a draw until the 83rd minute, when Makara Ntaitsane...
Lesotho’s dire health crisis needs coherent response plan
Lesotho Times
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June 6, 2025
LESOTHO’S health system is in crisis after the United States implemented drastic funding reductions to its HIV and healthcare programs causing the lose of hundreds of jobs with more expected. While Minister of Health Selibe Mochoboroane has on...
Mass lay-offs at Lesotho garment factories as US tariffs bite
Eye Witness News
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On 2 April, Jane*, a worker at Leo Garments clothing factory in Lesotho was sent home. She is one of many workers left sitting at home as Lesotho faces a potential 50% tariff hike from the United States. Until the Trump administration introduced a...
Mabedi linked with Lesotho club job
The Nation Malawi
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June 12, 2025
Immediate-past Flames head coach Patrick Mabedi has been linked with Lesotho Premier League outfit Matlama FC, The Nation understands. The Kaizer Chiefs legend is among coaches earmarked to succeed Halemakale Mahlaha, whose contract expires at the...
Wedson Nyirenda eyes Matlama job in Lesotho
ZamFoot
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June 12, 2025
Wedson Nyirenda has applied for the head coach position at Lesotho’s Matlama FC. According to list obtained by the ZamFoot Crew, the highly rated has been shortlisted with 16 other coaches. Nyirenda us currently in charge of a locally assembled...
Lesotho textile factories face closure amid US tariff uncertainty
Fibre 2 Fashion
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The 50-per cent tariff rate imposed by the United States on imports from Lesotho—currently under suspension for three months—has started wreaking havoc on the country’s textile exports.Over 5,000 jobs in the sector are hanging in balance, and one...