Africans call on their governments to pressure rich countries for climate aid, support investment...

Citizens across 22 African countries want their governments to put more pressure on rich and developed countries to help Africans who are affected by climate change, according to a recent Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) survey. Africans also...

How South Africa’s Famo music gave birth to Lesotho’s ‘terrorist’ gangs

Maseru, Lesotho – On a sunny afternoon, a white minibus taxi carrying 22 passengers pulled out of a crowded bus station in Johannesburg and headed to neighbouring Lesotho, the landlocked kingdom inside South Africa’s borders. The moment the...

Africans Call On Their Governments To Pressure Rich Countries For Climate Aid, Support Investment In Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Citizens across 22 African countries want their governments to put more pressure on rich and developed countries to help Africans who are affected by climate change, according to a recent Afrobarometer ( )...

Poverty Crisis And Low Life Expectancy

When the latest United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects report was released recently, many Nigerians dismissed it as another dismal reminder of how stifling life has become. The report ranked Nigerians as having one of the lowest life...

“Fighting a giant”: The chef in Lesotho taking on the agro-industrial complex

In a time of climate breakdown, corporate capture, and unhealthy diets, can the humble food of Lesotho show us the future? Ska Moteane (right) hosts a tasting event showcasing the food of Lesotho at the Terra Madre festival put on by Slow Food...

CAFI LESOTHO IGGLE Entrepreneurship Programme (IEP) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

6 MONTHS ENTREPRENEURSHIP INCUBATION IGGLE Consulting is excited to host 10 innovative small to medium size enterprises in technology service solutions, service industry or leather manufacturing under the auspices of the Competitiveness and...

African country cuts ties with Prince Harry’s ‘disrespectful’ charity as it accuses anti-poaching org of tax crimes

PRINCE Harry has suffered a fresh blow as an African nation cuts ties with a “disrespectful” charity associated with the Duke. Chad announced it has axed a mandate held by a non-profit conservation group associated with the Duke of Sussex to...

Global Mystery: Why Are 4,000 Young Women Infected With HIV Every Week?

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria recently reported that about 4,000 young women aged 15 to 24 get infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) every week around the world. Most of these new cases happen in sub-Saharan Africa, where...

Ouaddou eager to repay Orlando Pirates faith

“I just trust the work that I am doing, the values that I'm putting in my work." said Ouaddou. Orlando Pirates will resume their CAF Champions League campaign with a two-legged final preliminary round clash against Saint-Eloi Lupopo of the...

First QA452e to arrive in South Africa, sold by distributor in no time

From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. Sashnee Moodley: From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. A distributor of Sandvik Rock Processing’s mining and infrastructure project equipment has...

African country cuts ties with Harry’s charity over explosive misconduct claims

Chad has formally ended its agreement with African Parks, the conservation organisation on whose board Prince Harry serves, after accusing the group of serious misconduct in its management of the nation's wildlife reserves. The charity, which...

The evolving science of ‘extreme weather attribution’

As global temperatures rise, extreme weather events are becoming more intense and more frequent all around the world. Over the past two decades, the cutting-edge field of extreme weather attribution has sought to establish the role that...

Welcome to the Climate Change Corner

Welcome to the Climate Change Corner, a new column dedicated to raising awareness, providing education, and inspiring action on one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change. As the impacts of climate change become increasingly...

Keeping Africa’s vaccines cool

Keeping Africa’s vaccines cool From a distance, Lilongwe Technical College (LTC) is a modest affair located along the M1 opposite Biwi, the southern gateway to Lilongwe Old Town. The single-storey blocks, concealed in a brick fence, give little...

Youth voices reshape Lesotho’s HIV and TB battle

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU- There have been amplified calls for the Lesotho young people to champion strategies that blend technology and education in response to the crisis of the HIV prevalence in the country. Data show that Lesotho continues...

Argility’s fleet management solution transforms fleet maintenance, inventory management for major mining/logistics entity

Creating a tailored solution to address business challenges. FleetDomain was approached by a major player in South Africa’s mining/logistics arena. The company was seeking a trustworthy, highly experienced supplier capable of helping it to enhance...

Story Applications Earth from Space: Lesotho 28/01/2022 44794 views 47 likes Read

Applications 28/01/2022 44370 views 47 likes The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over northwest Lesotho – a small, land-locked country surrounded entirely by South Africa. Click on the image below to explore it in its full resolution. Known...

In data: What fuels world hunger, from Covid to climate, conflict

Economic downturns, high food prices, climate-change driven extreme weather and conflicts keep global levels of hunger high.Since Covid-19 began, the number of undernourished people has risen from 581 million to 757 million in 2023, accounting for...

Simesihle Khuzwayo bags two full bursaries at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

At just 18-years-old, young scientist, Simesihle Khuzwayo is already proving that determination, curiosity, and a love for learning can open the door to extraordinary possibilities. The grade 12 pupil at a non-fee-paying school, King Bhekuzulu...

Understanding new cross-border banking charges …improvements create secure environment

New regulations effective since 30 September 2024 have transformed how consumers send and receive money between Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho, better known as the Common Monetary Area (CMA). “These changes represent a significant...