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...

NEW FMU VISION AIMS TO EMPOWER FARMERS, EXPAND MARKET ACCESS 

by LENASeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025032 Share0 Maseru, Sept. 23 — Big changes are on the horizon for Lesotho’s food sector, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Limpho Tau has announced that the government is working on a plan...

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...

Uncertainty Deepens As Trump Delays AGOA Renewal, UNCTAD Warns Of Job Risks For Africa

There’s mounting uncertainty over the delayed renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the Donald Trump-led US government, triggering concern from some quarters, especially the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development...

Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with global leaders on UNGA in New York

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met global leaders on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York, hold talks with ministers from Sri Lanka, Denmark, Netherlands, Lesotho and Suriname. He discussed India-EU ties, Ukraine conflict, and bilateral...

SADC Exercise Blue Lugwasho Springs Into Action in Zambia

Acting Defense Minister of Zambia Brenda Tambatamba led a procession of Soldiers to stand before an array of aircraft on the sun-soaked tarmac of Lusaka Air Base for the opening ceremony of Exercise Blue Lugwasho. Replete with a brass band and a...

Weak local responses threaten security gains

Nigeria has spent billions on strengthening security agencies and tackling insurgency, but weak responses at local levels are threatening to undermine those efforts. Security agencies have struggled to respond to terrorist attacks on communities...

Uncertainty as US Delays on AGOA Renewal, UN Expresses Worry

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja There’s mounting uncertainty over the delayed renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the Donald Trump-led US government, triggering concern from some quarters, especially the United Nations Conference...

NUL HOLDS 50TH CONVOCATION

by LENASeptember 22, 2025September 22, 2025018 Share0 Maseru, Sept.22—Despite the chilly weather 195 graduands dressed in their graduation regalia graced the launch of a weeklong golden jubilee convocation of the National University of Lesotho...

Prince Harry follows in Diana’s footsteps as he joins new Aids campaign

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

2025 SAICE Awards celebrate collaboration and excellence as they work with industry and government

The SAICE National Awards was a night dedicated to celebrating the excellence, innovation and leadership that define civil engineering and the built environment. Held at The Galleria, Sandton, Johannesburg, these awards not only honored...

MPs, SENATORS ON SRH DISCUSSIONS

by LENASeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025025 Share0 Maseru, Sept. 23 — Parliamentary Chair of Chairs, Mr. Mokhothu Makhalanyane says there is need for continuous dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) issues and implementation of new...

Namibia tightens used car import rules, bans vehicles older than 12 years

The Namibian government has announced new restrictions on the importation of second-hand motor vehicles older than 12 years. According to the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, the importation of used vehicles older than 12 years from...

Zimbabwe hand Bafana World Cup boost

'ZIFA chose Moeses Mabhida Stadium to give the Warriors the best possible environment to compete,' said the Zimbabwe Football Association in a statement. Bafana Bafana have gained an advantage in their bid to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup...

Ha Tšosane Dumpsite: A tale of broken promises and the cost of neglect 

THE ongoing saga of the Tšosane dumpsite is a stark reminder of what happens when government bureaucracy stifles the health and well-being of ordinary citizens. More than three years after the courts ordered the Maseru City Council (MCC) to...

LONG READ: The GEMIs, the Global Emerging Markets' interlocking institutions

The international order is breaking up as the Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) build a raft of new non-Western interlocking international institutions to run their vision of a new multipolar world order. At the same time the incumbent...

Consulting engineers key to tackling South Africa’s water infrastructure crisis

As fewer large dams are built, opportunities for young engineers to gain the specialised experience needed to become APPs diminish, exacerbating the skills shortage. OPINION - As a water stressed country with ever increasing requirements, South...

Pirates back in Bloem after a 3-0 'training ground' outing there against CAF opponents

Orlando Pirates produced a commanding 3-0 victory over Lesotho’s Lioli FC on Saturday in what resembled a training-ground outing, ahead of their Premiership clash against embattled Siwelele FC on Tuesday. Pirates have enjoyed a fortunate start to...

OPINION:The generation that sold out Swazis to royal supremacy.

By Wandile Dludlu. The Sobhuza take over in 1968 left him and the Swazis in general with an urgent need for state qualified bureaucrats, management, admins and educated working class fit for purpose as the urge to replace white skilled workers...

Today-History-Oct04

Today in History for Oct. 4: On this date: In 1535, the printing of the first English-language Bible was completed in London. In 1669, Dutch painter Rembrandt died. In 1824, the Federal Republic of Mexico was proclaimed. Today in History for Oct....