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Storm to bring rain to WC, possible snow to EC, Lesotho - SA Weather Service
Eye Witness News
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JOHANNESBURG - The South African Weather Services is warning that a cold front is expected to begin this evening, going through the Western and Eastern Cape. The two provinces will be seeing scattered thundershowers and rain into the weekend. A...
Lesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister
The Guardian
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June 30, 2025
It took a single video complaining about Lesotho’s unemployment rate to turn Tšolo Thakeli into the prime minister’s enemy. Within a day of posting there were armed police at his door. It was Father’s Day, and the 31-year-old father of two was in...
Look: Snow confirmed in SA and Lesotho
Alberton Record
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Several parts of South Africa and Lesotho woke up under a blanket of snow today, with breathtaking scenes shared from the Eastern Cape mountains, southern Drakensberg, Lesotho and the Karoo, where the icy weather delivered on forecasts overnight....
Lesotho explores agricultural insurance
Lesotho Times
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June 27, 2025
Seithati Motšoeneng THE government, seeking to strengthen the agricultural sector, boost food security and build resilience against climate-related shocks, has unveiled a comprehensive study into the feasibility of agricultural insurance....
Lesotho sangoma abandons bail in Kutlwano Shalaba murder case
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 26, 2025
The Sangoma is Khounyana is facing charges of premeditated murder, Human trafficking of a 2-year-old baby. A 50-year-old undocumented Lesotho national and sangoma facing a slew of charges has abandoned his bail bid. Sangoma, Sebokoana Khounyana,...
Standard Lesotho Bank proudly partners XPORT
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
Powering Basotho businesses growth on the China trade highway TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – The global trade arena, especially the dynamic corridor linking Africa and China, holds transformative potential for economies like Lesotho – and Standard...
Starlink blasts off in Lesotho
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
Launches amid fanfare meeting lingering licence doubts STAFF REPORTER MASERU – Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, officially launched in Maseru on Monday, marking its entry after months of reported opposition from local service...
T-Connect vows to end connectivity challenges in Lesotho
Lesotho Times
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June 30, 2025
…Starlink satellite internet service officially launched …Promises 10,000 direct jobs and 50,000 indirect jobs Leemisa Thuseho GLOBAL tech mogul Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially available in Lesotho, following its...
More job cuts in Lesotho loading: How will they afford Starlink?
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 30, 2025
The potential 50% tariff hike has led to buyers from the US not placing orders, resulting in factories being forced to close. Like a domino effect, garment factories in Lesotho are closing one after the other, as the Trump administration threatens...
The Jeans Of Lesotho
Daily Independent
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June 29, 2025
1 Economy, Policy, Free Trade, and Skills in a Small Kingdom… Tucked away in the rugged highlands of Southern Africa lies the small but notable nation of Lesotho. This landlocked kingdom is often overlooked due to its larger and more influential...
Lesotho Post Bank Opens New Branch In Mokhotlong
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE Lesotho Post Bank opened a new branch in Khalahali, Mokhotlong town, last week. Prime Minister Sam Matekane, who officiated at the opening ceremony, commended the bank for bringing services closer to the people of...
The King And Queen Of Lesotho To Visit Japan
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo H.M. Letsie III, King of the Kingdom of Lesotho and H.M. Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso will pay a visit to Japan from June 29 to July 4. During their stay in Japan, Their Majesties the Emperor and...
Gvt lauds WFP’s fight for food security in Lesotho
Lesotho Times
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June 27, 2025
…As agency launches second Country Strategic Plan Moroke Sekoboto THE government has lauded the World Food Programme (WFP) for its assistance in addressing food and nutrition needs in Lesotho during periods of food insecurity, climatic, and...
Standard Lesotho Bank appoints Samuel Seboka as Chief Executive Officer
ETHRWorld EMEA
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June 27, 2025
Standard Lesotho Bank has appointed Samuel Seboka as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership shift that signals renewed focus on workforce development and strategic capability building. Seboka, who has been with the bank...
US aid cuts leave rural Lesotho schools searching for alternative funding
South Africa Today
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June 27, 2025
US aid cuts have left schools in Lesotho Highlands looking for alternative funding to fund their infrastructure. Children learn in church halls and outdoors, compromising their education. At Sephalane Primary five grades are squeezed into one...
Tragic Accident Involving Church Members in the Kingdom of Lesotho
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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A minibus carrying young women, ages 12-17, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was traveling to an activity in Maseru, Lesotho, South Africa. They were involved in a three-vehicle collision on Saturday where the...
Lesotho and South Africa Strengthen Border Management and Trade Relations
South Africa Today
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June 18, 2025
Lesotho and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing border coordination and trade facilitation following the recent Bi-National Commission meeting between the two nations. A key outcome of the discussions was the signing of a...
Lesotho is at a Crossroads: We Need a National Dialogue
Informative
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June 18, 2025
As Lesotho continues to grapple with long-standing political instability, fragile governance structures, and social discontent, the question of whether the country needs a national dialogue has become increasingly urgent. Civil society groups,...
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...
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...