Ha Belo power project costs spiral to M170 million 

…as Phaks JV is booted out …And SA contractor roped in Mohloai Mpesi THE construction of the corruption riddled Ha Belo electricity substation in Butha-Buthe, initially budgeted at M86.6 million, is now expected to cost more than M170 million upon...

First Sandvik hybrid mobile machine in southern Africa

Sandvik Rock Processing, in partnership with its southern African distributor, S&R Enterprises, has launched its first dual-powered mobile machine in southern Africa, a tracked Sandvik QA452e triple deck sizing screen with Doublescreen technology....

South Africa coach Hugo Broos turns to prayer ahead of decisive 2026 WCQ final day

The CAF qualifying series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will draw to a close on Tuesday, October 14 Group C, which has Nigeria, Benin Republic, and South Africa, is hot heading into the final matchday South Africa's head coach, Hugo Broos, has...

TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER STILL SERVING – MOTEANE

by LENAOctober 1, 2025October 1, 2025050 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 01 –The Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr. Matjato Moteane says the Traffic Commissioner Dr. Khothaso Ts’ooana, is still in office and serving at the said occupation. This he...

ESG Audits Catch Child Labor, So Why Not Sexual Violence?

In a garment factory outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, a 19-year-old worker stopped showing up. Her supervisor said she had quit. Her coworkers whispered she had reported him for harassment. There was no investigation. No grievance mechanism. Yet the...

Prince Harry's 'arrogant' charity work highlighted as he learns 'crushing lesson'

Prince Harry during an appearance in New York (Image: Variety via Getty Images) Prince Harry may have been seen with his wife, Meghan, in New York City, promoting charitable causes. However, the Duke of Sussex has apparently faced a series of...

Ghana Still Holds Third Highest Policy Rate in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ghana ranks third among Sub-Saharan African countries with the highest policy rate, according to the World Bank’s October 2025 Africa Pulse report, despite aggressive monetary easing by the Bank of Ghana this year. The ranking reveals a paradox at...

Young innovators earn massive prizes at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young scientists were rewarded with generous cash prizes for their rigorous and innovative research projects. The fair, held at the Convention Centre at...

Ghana’s 21.5% Policy Rate Among Africa’s Highest—World Bank, Accra Street Journal Report

Ghana continues to maintain one of the highest monetary policy rates on the African continent, standing at 21.5 percent as of October 2025, according to the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse Report and an in-depth analysis by the Accra Street Journal...

SADC water crisis: Food security threatened by scarcity, leaks

The meal served to delegates at the 11th SADC Multi-Stakeholder Water Dialogue was simple, yet symbolic: maize, grilled beef, and fresh vegetables. Every item on the plate represented a battleground in Southern Africa’s escalating war over its...

SADC PEACEKEEPING CENTRE HOSTS TRAINING FOR SECURITY AGENCIES 

by LENASeptember 29, 2025September 29, 2025047 Share0 Maseru, Sept.29 – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Peacekeeping Training Centre (RPTC) has launched a two-week Integrated Senior Mission Leadership (ISML) course for...

Prince Harry's weakness exposed as he 'learns hard lesson' in latest crushing blow

Prince Harry during an appearance in New York (Image: Variety via Getty Images) Prince Harry may have stepped out with wife Meghan in New York City, highlighting charitable causes in the Big Apple. But the Duke of Sussex has seemingly suffered a...

China marks 76 years of resilience, development and cooperation 

Moroke Sekoboto THE Chinese government this week celebrated 76 years of transformation — from poverty to prosperity, from turmoil to stability, from technological backwardness to innovation leadership, from severe pollution to green development,...

Nigerian Newspapers24 minutes ago Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 13th October, 2025 Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 13th October, 2025 1. ASUU…

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 13th October, 2025 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike...

RSL and FAFF sign MoU to strengthen compliance and drive economic growth 

Ithabeleng Qhasho THE Lesotho Revenue Services (RSL), in partnership with the Federation of Agents of Foreign Firms (FAFF), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing compliance, promoting transparency, and stimulating job...

Prof Yunus leaves for Rome Sunday morning to attend World Food Forum

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled leave for Rome, the capital city of Italy, on Sunday morning to join the 2025 World Food Forum (WFF) that began on October 10 and runs through October 17, hosted by the Food and Agriculture...

RSL HOLDS SECOND TAXPAYERS APPRECIATION DAY

by LENASeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025020 Share0 Maseru, Sept.26 — Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) held its second annual Tax payers Appreciation day in Maseru on Friday. In her opening remarks, the Commissioner General for the RSL Mrs....

Country specific analysis of gender and renewable energy in Africa

While the renewables sector in Africa and Asia Pacific report 33% female participation, this number sits at 27% in Europe and North America. But, a country-specific breakdown presents a very stark picture of low levels of meaningful participation...

Nigeria News11 minutes ago Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 12th October, 2025 Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 12th October, 2025. 1. Tinubu’s Minister …

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 12th October, 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly contemplating replacing his Minister of Finance and Coordinating...

FIFA Sanctions South Africa for Fielding an Ineligible Player

FIFA has penalised the South African Football Association after it fielded midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, even though the player was ineligible to play. The match, which took place on March 21, 2025, was part...