The Southern African Development Community to convene the 11th SADC Multi-Stakeholder Water Dialogue in Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho from 29 - 30 September 2025

The SADC Multi-Stakeholder Water Dialogue is a biennial platform that brings together water practitioners, policymakers, and representatives from the water, energy, agriculture, environment/ tourism, and finance sectors, alongside relevant public...

Property management group driving sustainability goals

Underpinned by sustainability, the goal of South African real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its portfolio by 2050. “We continue to invest in smart metering; have set net-zero targets...

New Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II assurances following setbacks

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is achieving “rapid progress”, despite running into considerable delays, challenges and cost increases, with notable milestones having been achieved across the infrastructure,...

Letter to the Editor: Republicans are in control, but Democrats at fault for shutdown

Dear editor: The news media usually claims that Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House, so the government shutdown must be their fault. Your article in the October 9 issue made clear that the Republicans don’t control the...

SADC CALLS FOR INCREASED HIV DOMESTIC FUNDING

by LENAOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025095 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 14—Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for increased domestic funding, HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health integration and youth involvement to accelerate progress...

Pope Leo XIV And World Leaders Mark World Food Day And FAO At 80 In Rome

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today commemorated World Food Day and its 80th anniversary with a landmark event in Rome, reaffirming its enduring mission to end hunger and build resilient agrifood systems across...

Nigeria Trading Across the Continent Under NIDO-Africa’s Leadership -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh

In this insightful interview, Professor Jude Osakwe, Continental Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Africa, highlights the rapidly shifting global trade landscape and the renewed focus on intra-African trade. This...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh arrives in Kampala to attend Non-Aligned Movement ministerial

Kampala [Uganda], October 15 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to lead the Indian delegation at the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of...

Accra’s November Summit Signals Africa’s Pivot to Digital-Era Public Finance

When Ghana hosts the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) conference this November, it’s not simply convening a professional gathering. The event represents a continental recalibration of how Africa’s governments will manage public...

Ethiopia’s grand renaissance dam a game changer in Nile Basin hydropolitics and water security

Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) on the Blue Nile river in the week of September when the country hosted the second African Climate Summit. The occasion was one of great celebration, national pride and...

Sandown residents demand action as illegal dumping and squatters threaten their neighbourhood

A resident of Sandown Ext 24, who asked not to be named, has voiced deep frustration over the growing number of informal recyclers illegally occupying a protected urban green belt bordering the Kramerville area. Once a peaceful haven for wildlife...

World News | MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to Lead Indian Delegation at NAM Mid-Term Ministerial in Uganda on Oct 15-16

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh will lead the Indian delegation for the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) being...

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...

WFF 2025: Special event boosts momentum for the implementation of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative

Rome – At the World Food Forum 2025 in Rome, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a high-level event to galvanise global efforts to accelerate the implementation and impact of the One Country One Priority...

Five amazing facts about the Drakensberg you should know

South Africa is home to many mountain ranges. One of its most famous is the Drakensberg. Covering a significant portion of KwaZulu-Natal, while also bordering the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Drakensberg stretches over 1000 kilometres. It is a...