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Lesotho Allocates M2 Billion for HIV and TB Sustainability Roadmap
By: Puseletso Maqoaelane Maseru The Ministry of Health in Lesotho has announced a substantial budget of at least M2 billion to develop a sustainability roadmap for addressing HIV and tuberculosis (TB) responses. This announcement was made by Dr....
Owner: Malisema Mahlone, Nts'Epeng Ts'Ita & Ts'Epang Mosena
Africa’s Land Reforms Neglect Women’s Forest Rights, Imperiling Climate Goals
A decade after global pledges to advance gender equality, Africa’s legal frameworks regulating community forest tenure remain overwhelmingly hostile to the rights of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and rural women, a new Rights and Resources...
Owner: Roger Agambire Agana
LESOTHO’S EDUCATION CURRICULUM FAILING TO MEET MARKET DEMAND: CALL FOR EDUCATIONAL REFORM
By Kefuoe Phate As the number of young graduates continues to grow, the unemployment crisis in Lesotho is intensifying, prompting concerns that the country’s education system no longer aligns with market demands. The disconnection between academic...
Owner: Lesotho Government
African Nation of Lesotho Invites Trump to Visit After He Jokes ‘Nobody Has Heard of’ It
Foreign Affairs Minister Lejone Mpotjoane of Lesotho told the news agency Reuters on Wednesday that his nation would be “happy” to invite President Donald Trump to visit after he joked that “nobody has heard of” it during his address to a joint...
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What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of'
JOHANNESBURG — In his Tuesday night address to Congress, President Trump defended his administration's humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." It is the southern African nation...
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Move to bolsters climate resilience amid growing challenges
By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU Lesotho is grappling with the harsh realities of climate change, as rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and erratic rainfall patterns continue to threaten the country’s food security as well as the economic...
Owner: Malisema Mahlone, Nts'Epeng Ts'Ita & Ts'Epang Mosena
Empowering Youth for Sustainable Development
By: Lebohang Maluke MASERU The Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Youth programme, a central component of the Africa-Europe Youth Academy, provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for youth organisations and young people alike. With its focus on...
Owner: Malisema Mahlone, Nts'Epeng Ts'Ita & Ts'Epang Mosena
10 things to know about Lesotho, the African country Trump called unknown
In his address to the U.S. Congress on Tuesday evening, Trump cited Lesotho while criticizing foreign aid spending, calling it an "appalling waste." "Eight million dollars to promote LGBTQI+ in the African nation of Lesotho, which nobody has ever...
Owner: Leonard Stiegeler
Lesotho Highlands shutdown: Govt assures sufficient water supply
The South African government has allocated R42 billion for the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project to supply additional water to Gauteng and the Free State. According to the department of water and sanitation, planned maintenance...
Owner: Ivor Price & Kobus Louwrens
Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'
Basillioh RukangaBBC News ShareSave The Basotho people are well known for their traditional blankets US President Donald Trump's remarks about Lesotho, as an African country that "nobody has ever heard of", has sparked consternation, including by...
Owner: British Government
China donates grains worth M26 million to help alleviate food crisis in Lesotho
Seithati Motšoeneng THE Chinese government has donated grains valued at M26 million as part of efforts to address the severe food crisis affecting many Basotho households. The donation, which includes white rice, parboiled rice, and wheat, comes...
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Lesotho taxpayers awarded
By Mpho Shelile Maseru – Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) hosted the inaugural Taxpayer Appreciation Award Ceremony to celebrate and acknowledge the crucial role taxpayers play in sustaining Lesotho’s economy. The event, which brought together a...
Owner: Malisema Mahlone, Nts'Epeng Ts'Ita & Ts'Epang Mosena
Minister of Natural Resources’ Site Visit Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
217 MOKHOTLONG – The Minister of Natural Resources, Hon Mohlomi Moleko, undertook a comprehensive oversight visit to key sites of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) last week, reinforcing the Government of Lesotho’s commitment to the...
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5 things about Lesotho the country Trump says 'nobody has ever heard of'
During his Tuesday night address to Congress, US President Donald Trump took jabs at a Southern African nation which rarely makes headlines. The president defended his administration’s humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including...
Owner: Mukesh Ambani
Swedfund Invests $15 Million to Boost Loan Access for Civil Servants in Africa
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed $15 million to Select Africa, a microfinance institution operating in Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi. The investment is aimed at improving access to credit for low-income public...
Owner: Peter Oluka & Patience Oluka
Empowering Youth for Environmental and Climate Action
By: Lebohang Maluke MASERU EarthCare Alliance Lesotho is an organisation that is actively engaging young people in environmental and climate action efforts across the country. By providing a range of youth opportunities which focuses on...
Owner: Malisema Mahlone, Nts'Epeng Ts'Ita & Ts'Epang Mosena
President Donald Trump, Here's What You Need to Know About Lesotho
During his first congressional address on Tuesday, American President Donald Trump spoke at length about the country’s domestic policy, immigration, the economy, and his return to the White House. He listed what he referred to as “appalling waste”...
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A Call to Action for Lesotho’s Economic Rebirth
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU The Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), in collaboration with Nedbank Lesotho, hosted a prestigious Post-Budget Speech Gala Dinner. This event aimed to analyze, reflect, collaborate, and renew efforts toward a prosperous...
Owner: Malisema Mahlone, Nts'Epeng Ts'Ita & Ts'Epang Mosena
A critical examination of the 2025/2026 Kingdom of Lesotho budget
249 Critical Analysis Theme and Strategic Direction The theme, “Building Strategies for Inclusive Growth,” demonstrates a commitment to economic expansion, job creation, and resilience against global shocks (Ministry of Finance, 2025). The focus...
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