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LESOTHO STRENGTHENS TIES WITH INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY
Lesotho News Agency
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August 29, 2025
by LENAAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025064 Share0 Maseru, Aug.29– Lesotho has reaffirmed its commitment to international environmental governance and sustainable resource management as Ambassador Matete ‘Nena formally presented his credentials to...
Why Climate Finance Fails The Communities Who Need It Most
Forbes
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MASERU, LESOTHO - OCTOBER 02: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex poses for a photo with members of the community during a visit to Matlameng – Ha Mahlehle in the Leribe region with Sentebale to meet with the community and see the climate resilience...
Lesotho’s economy shows gradual rebound
CNBC Africa
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August 28, 2025
Lesotho's economic landscape is beginning to show signs of a gradual rebound, thanks in part to strategic monetary policies and diversification efforts. Matsela Matsela, Head of Global Markets at Standard Lesotho Bank, recently shared insights...
SANBI drives biodiversity action as host of the Convention for Biological Diversity southern Africa Subregional Centre for Technical and Scientific Cooperation
South Africa Today
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August 28, 2025
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has been officially appointed as a host of the Subregional Technical and Scientific Cooperation (TSC) Support Centres under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). This important...
SADC TO HOST 31ST CLIMATE OUTLOOK FORUM
Lesotho News Agency
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August 28, 2025
by LENAAugust 28, 2025August 28, 2025025 Share0 Maseru, Aug.28—The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zambia and with financial support from the European Union (EU) under the...
Lesotho’s potato priority
Food and Agriculture Organization
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The potato is now a symbol of national transformation. Lesotho chose the potato as its priority product and joined FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative in 2022. ©FAO/ Carl Houston McMillan 27/08/2025 Amidst craggy peaks and...
Ambassador Amadei leaves a legacy of enhanced cooperation between Lesotho and the EU
Lesotho Times
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August 28, 2025
…as she completes her four-year diplomatic journey in the Kingdom European Union (EU) Ambassador, Paola Amadei, arrived in Maseru in 2021 to take over the plum diplomatic post from her predecessor, Christian Manahl, and as the first EU woman...
Kingdom of Lesotho receives payout under ARC sovereign drought parametric policy
Reinsurance News
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August 28, 2025
African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC), a specialised agency of the African Union, has issued an insurance payout of $2,767,958 to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, after its sovereign drought insurance policy for the 2024/25 agricultural...
Khaya Ventures marks World Entrepreneurs Day with a call to unlock Lesotho’s entrepreneurial potential
Informative
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August 27, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU – In recognition of World Entrepreneurs Day, Khaya Ventures proudly joined the global community in celebrating innovation, enterprise, and inclusive development. Held annually on August 21, the day is dedicated to...
WEATHER: Rain expected to hit TWO provinces TODAY
The South African
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August 25, 2025
Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature:...
Standard Bank Launches Sustainability Academy
Business Ghana
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Free learning platform empowers businesses with practical sustainability solutions and climate-smart strategies. Standard Bank announced the launch of its innovative Sustainability Academy, a comprehensive learning platform designed to bridge the...
Vodacom Lesotho, UNFPA forge landmark alliance to confront GBV epidemic
Public Eye
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August 26, 2025
LIAPENG RALIENGOANE MASERU – In a powerful response to Lesotho’s severe gender-based violence (GBV) crisis, Vodacom Lesotho and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have solidified a three-year strategic partnership. A Memorandum of...
US flags Lesotho human rights situation
Public Eye
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August 26, 2025
2024 Country Report criticizes “slow and unconstitutional” reforms and highlights impunity for state security forces MOSA MAOENG MASERU – The United States’ 2024 Human Rights Report on Lesotho has found no significant improvement in the country’s...
How Lesotho is fighting to secure sexual and reproductive rights for its youth with disabilities
Public Eye
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August 26, 2025
LIAPENG RALIENGOANE “I was devastated. My life has totally changed. I couldn’t cope.” Refiloe-Hape Sesinyi’s voice is quiet but unwavering as she recounts the moment her greatest fear materialized. For her, blindness was not just a personal...
Fire warnings and isolated showers: Here's your weather forecast
IOL
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A warning for extremely high fire conditions remains in place for parts of KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws). The weather service has also issued this warning for the North West, Free State and the east of...
Lesotho’s outdated laws fail to protect threatened plant species
South Africa Today
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August 22, 2025
An unregulated trade in pelargonium, a protected species, is causing environmental destruction across Lesotho. Five people were recently found guilty of illegally dealing in pelargonium. They were fined M200 (equivalent to R200). In a scathing...
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT KEY TO PROTECTING LESOTHO’S ECOSYSTEM
Lesotho News Agency
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August 24, 2025
by LENAAugust 24, 2025August 24, 2025033 Share0 Maseru, Aug. 24 — Government officials are sharpening their skills in monitoring and evaluation to better track the state of Lesotho’s water, land, and biodiversity, as part of a drive to strengthen...
WHO RAISES ALARM ON CLIMATE CHANGE, FOOD SECURITY
Lesotho News Agency
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August 24, 2025
by LENAAugust 24, 2025August 24, 2025028 Share0 Maseru, Aug. 24 – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that climate change is driving more frequent and intense heat waves, placing heavy strain on communities and economies worldwide....
SA Weather forecasts calm and hot weather with fire danger in SA
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 24, 2025
Saws issued a warning of fire conditions in various parts of the country. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecast calm and hot weather in most parts of the country. No warnings were issued by Saws after a weekend of damaging waves,...
Truck hijacking accused gets 20 years in jail
Southlands Sun
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August 30, 2025
A TRUCK hijacker was sentenced to 20 years in prion for multiple offences committed in October last year. Nhlanhla Madzinane appeared at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, August 27 for a final judgment on a truck hijacking matter...