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"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...
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...
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...
3% Salary Bump For LEC Staff
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) has announced a three percent salary increase for employees at a time when the parastatal is under intense scrutiny for financial misappropriation. The salary increment, confirmed...
LEC Buys M13m Equipment At Odds With System
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) bought metres, keypads and transformers that are incompatible with the company's system at a staggering cost of M13 million without following procurement procedures. The...
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...
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company to acquire Voltic (GH) Limited and West African Refreshments Ltd.
Joy FM
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July 8, 2025
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...
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...
Fans not satisfied with Pasuwa’s repeated statement of building the Flames; ‘Until when?’
Maravi Express
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July 8, 2025
* What is the meaning of building a team for years and years. Has footblall became politics where at times the truth is never spoken? * It’s becoming worrisome now — pull-up your socks please! How many lessons are we going to learn before starting...
Zutari appoints new CEO for Africa
African Insider
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July 8, 2025
Cape Town – Leading engineering consultancy Zutari has appointed Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso as Chief Executive Officer: Africa, effective 1 July 2025. This appointment marks a further significant step forward in Zutari’s journey to...
A path to growth and integration: SA’s commitment to AfCFTA amidst regional challenges
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
A platform where even landlocked nations like Lesotho will thrive in a united continental market TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new growth...
The Gambia 2026: A nation’s reckoning, a Republic reborn
The Standard Gambia
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh I. Introduction: A nation’s reckoning The year 2026 stands as a crucible for the soul of The Gambia. It is not merely an election cycle, it is an existential referendum on whether our republic becomes a...
NUL Innovation Hub bolsters patent power for local innovators
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – The National University of Lesotho (NUL) Innovation Hub is now better equipped to help local innovators secure patents after specialized training in drafting and prosecution, advancing the country’s strategy to leverage...