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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,...
Leading SA athletes set sights on Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
Herald (South Africa)
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June 26, 2025
A strong contingent of SA’s leading professional road runners is set to compete in the 11th edition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon at Pollok Beach on Saturday (7am). The 21.1km road race has also attracted some leading runners from the...
Matlama, NUL Push National Revival
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – In a powerful collaboration aimed at rekindling national unity and reviving the spirit of the Basotho nation, Vodacom Premier League giants Matlama, the National University of Lesotho (NUL), through its Philosophy...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
One of the cheapest ways to save a life is going away
NPR
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June 25, 2025
What's the price to save a human life? We examine the monumental legacy of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) with journalist Jon Cohen, who traveled to Eswatini and Lesotho to learn how cuts under the Trump...
India Hosts UN World MSME Day 2025, Uniting 300+ Global Leaders for Innovation & Sustainability
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 3, 2025
PNN New Delhi [India], July 3: In a dazzling convergence of diplomacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation, the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME)--in partnership with the Ministry of MSME, Government of India--orchestrated a...
News in brief for July 5
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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July 5, 2025
Trump: WH to start notifying countries about tariffs (NYT) — President Donald Trump said early Friday that he was set to resume a set of tariffs that he initially imposed in April on dozens of countries, before pausing them for 90 days to...
Matekane Promises To Deliver Jobs
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – Spooked by growing anger from the youth, Prime Minister Sam Matekane says the government will create thousands of jobs both in the public and private sector. Matekane told a press conference on Monday that the drive to...
Tragic multi-vehicle collision in Southern Africa claims lives of Latter-day Saint young women, leaders
Deseret News - Utah
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June 21, 2025
A minibus carrying young women and local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was involved in a multi-vehicle collision while traveling to a youth activity in the Kingdom of Lesotho on Saturday, resulting in the loss of...
African countries without a functional national airline as of June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 3, 2025
Emirates instantly brings the UAE to mind, and Qantas proudly flies as 'The Spirit of Australia. These national carriers are symbols of national pride, identity, and ambition. But while many countries have them, some African countries are still...
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
Enjoy clear skies at the Hollywoodbets Durban July this weekend!
IOL
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Guests attending Africa's largest horseracing event, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, at Greyville Racecourse in Durban on Saturday can enjoy clear skies and dry conditions as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) promises no rain in the...
Probe into IDs, passports crisis should be applauded
Lesotho Times
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July 3, 2025
THE decision by Ombudsman Advocate Tlotliso Polaki to launch a formal investigation into the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police into the chronic failure to issue passports and identity documents on time is a...
Namibia in gear to host Region 5 Games
New Era
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The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp says the upcoming Africa Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, which are scheduled to take place from 4 to 13 July are set to go. The Namibian...
Oriel’s Mission rewards excellent customer care
Informative
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June 18, 2025
By: Kananelo Maphenchane Maseru In a bid to inspire outstanding customer service and encourage business growth among micro, small, medium and larger enterprises, Oriel’s Mission partnered with the ministry of finance to award those who have...
Here are the Declaration of Independence’s Grievances Against King George III. Many Apply to Trump.
Mother Jones
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July 3, 2025
Mother Jones illustration; National Archives; Getty Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. When Thomas Jefferson was writing the Declaration of Independence in the weeks...
Body recovery below Cathedral Peak leads to suspected murder
Witness
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July 3, 2025
The recovery of the body of a man in the Thonyelana River, at the base of a 40-metre waterfall in the Drakensberg, on Wednesday, has resulted in a case of murder being opened. On Wednesday morning, Pietermaritzburg Search and Rescue,...
When a future king charmed Durban
IOL
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Mark Levin|Published 7 hours ago 7min On a warm winter morning at precisely 10am, a special royal train arrived at Berea Road station in Durban. From his carriage the heir to the British throne, Edward the Prince of Wales, emerged in military...
Lym earns country’s rising star status
Informative
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June 18, 2025
By: ‘Moelo Motsiri MASERU She has emerged from obscurity to secure a place on the music scene as a DJ, creating the unforgettable experiences as well as mixing songs and tapes with passion. Her journey is a good example of a young woman who...
More snow predicted for parts of South Africa including Eastern Cape and Free State; SA not ready
Briefly
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June 18, 2025
South Africans should expect to experience another cold spell in the upcoming weeks, as snow could fall in different provinces SnowReport predicted that Lesotho will be entirely blanketed in snow and parts of the Free State, Eastern Cape,...