FIFA Sanctions South Africa for Fielding an Ineligible Player

FIFA has penalised the South African Football Association after it fielded midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, even though the player was ineligible to play. The match, which took place on March 21, 2025, was part...

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...

China marks 76 years of resilience, development and cooperation 

Moroke Sekoboto THE Chinese government this week celebrated 76 years of transformation — from poverty to prosperity, from turmoil to stability, from technological backwardness to innovation leadership, from severe pollution to green development,...

South Africa docked qualifying points over ineligible player in huge blow to World Cup hopes

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Global Exhibition From Seeds To Foods Kicks Off FAO’s 80th Anniversary Celebrations

A global exhibition titled “From Seeds to Foods” will take place from 10 to 13 October in the heart of Rome, marking the start of celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...

RSL and FAFF sign MoU to strengthen compliance and drive economic growth 

Ithabeleng Qhasho THE Lesotho Revenue Services (RSL), in partnership with the Federation of Agents of Foreign Firms (FAFF), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing compliance, promoting transparency, and stimulating job...

RSL HOLDS SECOND TAXPAYERS APPRECIATION DAY

by LENASeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025020 Share0 Maseru, Sept.26 — Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) held its second annual Tax payers Appreciation day in Maseru on Friday. In her opening remarks, the Commissioner General for the RSL Mrs....

African country cuts ties with Prince Harry's charity over 'disrespectful attitude'

The Duke of Sussex is facing a fresh setback in Africa after a conservation charity he is on the board of was removed from its role managing protected parks in Chad. The government of Chad has accused the charity African Parks of arrogance,...

Fletcher Smythe-Lowe banks on Amajita’s unity for World Cup success

“The values we have and the unity we’ve developed are a result of everybody. The environment that the coach [Raymond Madaka] has presented for us has developed over two years now. From the first camp in Lesotho, we’ve developed really well. We are...

EU to invest $636m in African power projects, including clean energy

The European Union has pledged 545 million euros ($636 million) for projects focused on modernizing power grids, increasing access to renewable energy, and supporting clean energy projects in nine African countries. “The choices Africa makes today...

CBL maintains repo rate at 6.75 percent 

Moroke Sekoboto THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has provided relief to consumers by maintaining the repo rate at 6.75 percent. The decision is aimed at ensuring consistency with prevailing economic conditions...

Bafana Coach Backs Team for World Cup Over Nigeria

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has declared South Africa deserves World Cup qualification more than Nigeria, expressing unwavering confidence as his team prepares for crucial final qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda that could secure their...

Barloworld Limited revenue declines

Staff Writer Barloworld Limited’s group revenue fell by 10%, dropping from N$37.4 billion to N$33.6 billion for the eleven months ended 31 August 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Barloworld Equipment, a subsidiary of Barloworld, operates...

Africa Awaits AGOA Extension as Deadline Nears

African nations are holding their breath as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) faces expiration on September 30, 2025, with Lesotho’s Trade Minister Mokhethi Shelile announcing that US Congressional committees have promised a one-year...

BBI, Huawei launch intelligent transmission backbone to boost connectivity

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent backbone network. As part of its Backbone Network...

AGRICULTURE, NOBLE PROFESSION – MARAKE

by LENASeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025045 Share0 Maseru, Sept. 25 — When charging graduands in the Faculty of Agriculture on Thursday, Professor Makoala Marake has said agriculture is a noble and honest profession as it ensures food security....

Wilson Elias: New face of Tanzania’s political renewal

TANGA: ON August 31, 1984, in the quiet wards of Handeni District Hospital in Tanga Region, a baby boy entered the world- one whose journey would one day mirror the spirit of a nation in transition. Born to Elias Mulumbe, a respected District...

AFRICAN FIRST LADIES HOLD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY SIDE EVENT

by LENASeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025058 Share0 Maseru, Sep. 23–The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), under the leadership of Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, is hosting a high- level side event...

Chinese acupuncture gains popularity, trust in Africa

Hu Zijing applies pestle needle therapy on a patient experiencing headaches in Leribe, Lesotho, on July 25, 2025. Photos: Courtesy of Hu Zijing, a TCM doctor based in Johannesburg, South AfricaA new revised version of the traditional Chinese...

Transport Month: SA farmers pay the price for poor roads

Road infrastructure is one of the key aspects that frustrates farmers in South Africa. Over the years, farmers in some areas have had to redirect their resources to fix dilapidated roads. While October is set aside as Transport Month, organised...