LNDC pulls plug on Enrich bailout 

. . . as Enrich loses M15m loan over failure to meet key conditions Mathatisi Sebusi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has abandoned its much-publicised M15 million bailout of Enrich Holdings, citing the company’s failure to meet...

LCA embarks on cybersecurity awareness campaign 

…urges people to be vigilant online …reiterates call for content creators to register Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) has launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign aimed at promoting safe online practices and urging...

KZN pupils excel at Eskom Expo International Science Fair, receiving bursaries for higher education

Mercury Reporter|Published 2 hours ago 3min High flying young scientists from KwaZulu-Natal were awarded bursaries at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. The fair, which was held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in...

Soccer's wildest 2025-26 kits: The world's weirdest jerseys that you just have to see

It is an irrefutable law of nature that for every achingly gorgeous football kit released around the world, an equal and opposite reaction is triggered in the form of a uniquely wild jersey design being produced to maintain the universal balance....

Understanding APEC: Trump’s Tariff War

Decades from now, our current moment will appear as a moment of great change: seismic shifts are parting the way to a multipolar world. In response, the Trump administration is waging global tariff war. As the world finds itself at a crossroads,...

17 African countries commit to scale up electricity access

Seventeen African governments have committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300—an ambitious partnership led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group that aims to connect 300...

LEFIKENG VIP LATRINE PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION

by LENAOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025043 Share0 Quthing, Oct. 10 — More than fifty (50) ventilated improved pit (VIP) toilets have been completed as part of the ongoing latrine construction project in the Lefikeng electoral division, expected to...

Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (10/10/25)

1 Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Opposition, Others Set Agenda For New INEC Chairman Amupitan INDEPENDENT MARKS 70 YEARS OF FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION...

Live Sports And Real-Time Odds: Betting On The Action

Live sports betting, especially with platforms like Gembet live sports, has really changed how we watch games. It’s not just about placing a bet before the match starts anymore. Now, you can actually bet while the action is happening, which makes...

Europe Pledges $600 Million for Clean Energy Projects in Africa

Africa needs energy. Nearly 600 million Africans—half the continent’s population—are without electricity, largely because of the continent’s limited distribution network, and Africans make up the vast majority of those worldwide without...

MAUTENG RISES FROM ASHES

Maseru, Sept. 23 —- Following the 1992-2004 conflicts in Mauteng in the outskirts of Maseru town which robbed people of their human and constitutional rights as some were left dead, children orphaned, women widowed, some homeless and displaced,...

CHINA CELEBRATES 76TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING

Maseru, Sept. 23 — The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China together with the Chinese community in Lesotho held a celebration in commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China in Maseru on Monday...

TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER STILL SERVING – MOTEANE

by LENAOctober 1, 2025October 1, 2025050 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 01 –The Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr. Matjato Moteane says the Traffic Commissioner Dr. Khothaso Ts’ooana, is still in office and serving at the said occupation. This he...

‘Dankie Botswana’, Again

Many Namibians’ first car has been an imported second-hand vehicle. The buying process would start with Namibians identifying a reputable a seller in Asia or Europe, selecting a pre-used vehicle they could afford, and then activating a foreign...

Prince Harry dealt fresh charity blow

7 October 2025 Prince Harry has been dealt a fresh blow as the government of Chad has terminated its agreement with African Parks. Prince Harry has been dealt a fresh blow as the government of Chad has terminated its agreement with African Parks...

Chad Cuts Ties with Prince Harry’s African Parks Charity amid Dispute By Meredith Kile 19

NEED TO KNOW Another of Prince Harry's African charities is facing major controversy as the government of Chad severs its 15-year partnership with African Parks, a conservation charity with major ties to the Duke of Sussex In a four-page document,...

Nigeria's William Troost-Ekong on World Cup qualification, AFCON and captaincy

There are fewer than 100 days until the start of the Africa Cup of Nations. The 35th edition of the biennial competition is being played in Morocco, who created history three years ago by becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals of...

The history of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits in South Africa and why they keep getting renewed

In a move that has sparked both relief and controversy, South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber announced an 18-month extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP), pushing its validity from November 28, 2025, to May 28, 2027....

SADC PEACEKEEPING CENTRE HOSTS TRAINING FOR SECURITY AGENCIES 

by LENASeptember 29, 2025September 29, 2025047 Share0 Maseru, Sept.29 – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Peacekeeping Training Centre (RPTC) has launched a two-week Integrated Senior Mission Leadership (ISML) course for...

Mini and Micro Investments and Other Instruments for Self-Reliance

Tariq Saeedi In the quest for economic advancement, developing countries often turn to foreign investments that must eventually be repaid, like loans for critical infrastructure and growth initiatives. These inflows can spark progress, but they...