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Coca-Cola Africa Restructures Bottling with ECCBC Deal
Liberian Observer
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Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) have reached an agreement for ECCBC to acquire Voltic (GH) Limited (Voltic) and West African Refreshments Limited (WARL). Voltic is a subsidiary of CCBA and WARL...
Apply Now: Africa Agri-food Development Programme
Informative
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July 9, 2025
Deadline: 15 August 2025 The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) supports and enables Irish and African companies to realise their ambition of doing business together in Africa, through matched grant funding for feasibility studies and...
Oriel’s Mission towards a financially literate nation
Informative
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July 9, 2025
By: Kananelo Maphenchane Qacha’s Nek Oriel’s Mission has gone on a countrywide campaign to award businesses and individuals within businesses with good customer care awards, and also give training in financial literacy. According to Oriel’s...
WFP Strengthens Food Security
Informative
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July 2, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has officially launched its Second-Generation Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for Lesotho, covering the years 2024 to 2029. The plan is worth USD 94,896,929 (approximately M1.7...
Malawi’s youth teams shine in regional competitions
The Maravi Post
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July 8, 2025
WINDHOEK-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s young athletes are making waves in regional competitions with notable performances in football and volleyball. The Young Flames, Malawi’s youth football team, has qualified for the semifinals of their tournament...
Meet the candidates shortlisted for the IEC: Insights into their backgrounds
IOL
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July 8, 2025
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has published the academic and historical background of the candidates shortlisted to fill the vacancies for three commissioners of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). This move follows calls from...
Round-the-world Volkswagen Buzz visits Ireland
The Irish Times
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At last, someone who’s feeling positive about Ireland’s electric car sales performance. “What I’ve heard is that Ireland is very good for electric car driving,” says Rainer Zietlow. “It’s almost like Norway — it’s cold, it’s rainy, but the...
Leading with purpose
Informative
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July 2, 2025
…A conversation with Lesotho’s UNDP Resident Representative, Dr. Jaqueline Olweya By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Rooted in the values of service, education, and Pan-African solidarity, Dr. Jaqueline Olweya exemplifies the spirit of transformative African...
Army Boss Stuns Court
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – ARMY boss Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela stunned the High Court yesterday when he questioned why the State had picked on former commander, Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli, for prosecution. Testifying before...
Forget Europe & Asia - It snows in these 6 African countries
Pulse
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July 8, 2025
There are some parts of Africa where snow blankets the ground during specific seasons, creating scenes that rival European ski towns.Africa is not just sun, harmattan, desert and rain; there are hidden gems like mountain ranges and highlands, but...
RSL boosts tax compliance and fair trade
Informative
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July 2, 2025
. . . Launches AFF Declaration By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has officially launched the Agents of Foreign Firms (AFF) declaration process, a new initiative to ensure that all businesses – both local and foreign...
Ministry of Tourism strengthens media sector
Informative
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July 2, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU The Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture recently held a media training workshop aimed at equipping members of the Lesotho media with a deeper understanding of the tourism sector and the ministry’s key functions....
"O bua Sesotho ha monate": White woman at culture village impresses SA with fluent Sesotho
Briefly
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July 2, 2025
A white woman working at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village in Lesotho went viral after giving a complete tour in perfect Sesotho The video showed the woman effortlessly switching between cultural explanations and facility tours, speaking as naturally...
Snow warning as big freeze approaches
BusinessLIVE
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“We’re expecting [an up to] 60% chance of showers and rain, which becomes 80% over the southwest coast of the Western Cape. Cold conditions are expected over the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape and Drakensberg into Lesotho,” Thobela said. A...
When the climate crisis threatens SRHR
Informative
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July 2, 2025
By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU As climate change intensifies in Lesotho, its effects cut across all facets of life, including the often-overlooked area of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This pressing issue came under sharp focus...
Tempers Flare In Parliament
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – TENSIONS flared on Monday after a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) member, Thabiso Lekitla, accused the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) board chairman, Thabo Khasipe, of misleading parliament. Lekitla told Khasipe that...
Empowering women to build and grow
Informative
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July 2, 2025
…The Ultimate Entrepreneurship Toolkit By: Mpho Shelile MASERU In today’s fast-changing business world, women across Lesotho and beyond are stepping into entrepreneurship with passion and purpose. But success does not just come from a great idea,...
Snow expected as temperatures drop
Times LIVE
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“We're expecting a 60% chance of showers and rain, which becomes 80% over the southwest coast of the Western Cape. Cold conditions are expected over the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape and Drakensberg mountains into Lesotho,” Thobela said. A...
UN trade official warns U.S. tariff policy extends global uncertainty
The Malaysian Star
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July 8, 2025
GENEVA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- A leading United Nations economist has warned that the U.S. decision to extend its "reciprocal tariffs" pause from July 9 to Aug. 1 actually prolonged the period of uncertainty, undermining long-term investment and...
South Africa’s fish exports outrun inflation, gains global traction
Zawya
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South Africa’s fish and seafood sector is showing strong export performance, outpacing inflation. According to Eighty20, a consumer and data science company that highlights shifting consumer trends in retail and brand preferences across income...