Eskom Expo rewards young scientists with life-changing bursaries

Eskom Expo International Science Fair this year celebrated South Africa’s leading young scientists with an impressive array of prizes, ranging from full bursaries and cash rewards to cutting-edge tech devices supporting future careers in science,...

IMF hails Nigeria, advises caution as it revises forecasts for Sub-Saharan Africa

As the global economy shows resilience in navigating a fragile recovery, the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) projects a modestly improved near-term forecast but warns of persistent vulnerabilities, especially for...

The disturbing connection between UN's green energy push and illegal immigration

American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac discusses the Democratic Party’s efforts to fight President Donald Trump’s energy policies and more on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump recently...

In a volatile world, Africa and Europe need one another more than ever

IMF head Kristalina Georgieva, in her curtain-raiser ahead of the annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF, shared a statistic that we all feel innately: the World Uncertainty Index is now off the charts, hitting a level almost twice that during...

MAUTENG RISES FROM ASHES

Maseru, Sept. 23 —- Following the 1992-2004 conflicts in Mauteng in the outskirts of Maseru town which robbed people of their human and constitutional rights as some were left dead, children orphaned, women widowed, some homeless and displaced,...

Women20 Summit to Gather Global Leaders in Johannesburg

Despite progress in recent years, women worldwide continue to face significant barriers to economic empowerment and gender equality. The stark reality is that many women still lack access to financial resources, equal opportunities and a safe...

CHINA CELEBRATES 76TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING

Maseru, Sept. 23 — The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China together with the Chinese community in Lesotho held a celebration in commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China in Maseru on Monday...

IMF, Cardoso isolate Nigeria from global uncertainty, raise growth prospect

• IMF pegs country’s growth at 3.9% • Competitive naira gives domestic economy edge, Cardoso insists • ‘End of AGOA spells doom on regional economies’ • Rising debt burden suffocating economies, Georgieva warns Against the backdrop of global...

LNDC pulls plug on Enrich bailout 

. . . as Enrich loses M15m loan over failure to meet key conditions Mathatisi Sebusi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has abandoned its much-publicised M15 million bailout of Enrich Holdings, citing the company’s failure to meet...

LCA embarks on cybersecurity awareness campaign 

…urges people to be vigilant online …reiterates call for content creators to register Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) has launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign aimed at promoting safe online practices and urging...

From strategy to sovereignty: Crafting Africa's AI future

Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract concept in Africa. From health diagnostics in Nairobi to smart farming tools in Accra, it is beginning to shape how Africans live and work. A recent study by the Carnegie Endowment for International...

The $12.7 billion problem that is causing some of Africa’s wealth to slip through the cracks

The African market, if maximized meticulously, could actualize significantly more funds than it currently generates. Funds which oftentimes are often erroneously flushed down the drain. A perfect example of the billions lost is vividly illustrated...

Harnessing the sun

A solar partnership to power Lesotho’s future As Chinese firms build one of southern Africa’s largest solar farms, a rigorous, community-focused plan is the key to transforming energy poverty into lasting human and economic progress TEBOHO KHATEBE...

Athletes shine at AUSC Region 5 Half Marathon

Namibian long-distance runner Daniel Paulus delivered a stellar performance over the weekend. He won the inaugural African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Half Marathon in Tshwane, South Africa. Paulus triumphed in the men’s 21kilometre (km)...

2025 Eskom Expo celebrates South Africa’s top young STEM innovators

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair celebrated SA’s leading young scientists with an impressive collection of prizes from full bursaries and cash rewards to tech devices that will support their future in science, technology,...

Africa loses $12.7bn annually to infrastructure damages from disasters, report finds

Africa suffers an average of $12.7 billion in annual infrastructure losses from natural disasters, according to a new report by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). The study, released Monday, shows that floods account for...

Zim handball demands more preparation time

handball ZIMBABWE junior handball coach Cephas Mushati wants the team to start preparing for the upcoming World Youth and Junior Championship after winning the regional Zone 6 International Handball Federation (IHF) held in Harare recently. The...

Gernot Rohr hints at his tactics ahead of crucial 2026 WCQ against Nigeria

Gernot Rohr has shared an insight into his tactical approach to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday The Super Eagles of Nigeria will host the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a World Cup qualifier match Both West African countries will fight...

Young scientists celebrated at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

This year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair celebrated South Africa’s leading young scientists with an impressive collection of prizes from full bursaries and cash rewards to tech devices that will support their future in Science,...

Bafana Bafana Still Believe In Fairytales As 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Hangs In The Balance

South Africa's goalkeeper Ronwen Williams attends a press conference ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa group qualifier football match between Sout Africa and Benin in Abidjan on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) (Photo by ISSOUF...