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How South Africa’s Lesotho water project costs ballooned by R45bn
Mail & Guardian
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August 14, 2025
Watershed: The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority building in Maseru. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi The cost of the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project to deliver water to South Africa’s industrial heartland and generate hydropower...
Botswana President Commits to Multi-Billion Dollar Dam Project in Lesotho to Address Water Security
South Africa Today
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August 14, 2025
Botswana President Duma Boko has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to the construction of a major dam on Lesotho’s Makhaleng River, a project aimed at addressing long-term water security for Botswana and neighboring South Africa. During his...
Lesotho Confronts Economic Storm: U.S. 50 % Tariff Surge Sparks Uncertainty
Informative
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August 13, 2025
By: Abubacar Jabbie Lesotho is facing a new wave of economic uncertainty following the imposition of a 50% tariff on its exports to the United States, introduced under a broader protectionist policy revival by the Trump administration. The policy...
Lesotho Launches 2025 Human Development Report, Focusing on AI’s Role in Development
South Africa Today
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August 12, 2025
The Government of Lesotho, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has unveiled its 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) under the theme “A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI.” The report, a...
Lesotho charts AI future
Public Eye
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August 12, 2025
National strategy aims to harness technology for human development MOSA MAOENG MASERU – At the launch of Lesotho’s 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a resounding message...
Lesotho launches Regulatory Forum
Public Eye
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August 12, 2025
BOKANG MOSHOESHOE MASERU – In a momentous move towards strengthening regulatory cooperation in the country, Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has joined hands with nine of the country’s leading regulatory and enforcement institutions to officially...
Turning cows into careers, Boiphihlelo paves the way for aspiring dairy famers
Informative
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August 13, 2025
Meet Boiphihlelo, a Lesotho dairy industry key player…Insights on how Makoae is building Lesotho’s dairy industry By: Mpho Shelile When Ntšiuoa Makoae walked into a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)...
Prince Harry vows to continue supporting impoverished children in Lesotho but 'no decisions made' on next steps after Sentebale row
Daily Mail
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August 10, 2025
Prince Harry is considering starting a new African charity to rival Sentable after he quit following a race row, a spokesperson for the Duke has confirmed. The Duke of Sussex last week walked away from the charity following a damning report. But,...
WEATHER: Rain expected to hit THESE parts of SA
The South African
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August 7, 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:...
Weather alert: Fog and chill expected across SA
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 7, 2025
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 8 August 2025. The South African Weather Service (Saws) hasn’t issued any severe weather warnings for Friday but expect foggy mornings and cool...
Lesotho Regulators unite to strengthen National oversights
Informative
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August 7, 2025
“Our goal is to create an ecosystem where cooperation leads to better enforcement, reduced risks, and a more secure economic environment.” By: Mpho Shelile MASERU To reaffirm their dedication to strengthening institutional cooperation and...
Water investment projects now a financing priority
Eswatini Observer
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August 15, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesWater development projects have now been elevated to a priority level for funding following a growing appetite among investors. This is according to Moses Vilakati, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue...
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative Model for African Climate Action: AU Official Says
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 9, 2025 (ENA) -- The African Union (AU) Staff Association has commended Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI), describing it a model for the global climate action. Nouhou Thiam, President of the AU Staff Association and Head...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorms and possible snowfall
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 6, 2025
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 7 August 2025. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Thursday, 7 August 2025. Saws has issued a warning...
WEATHER ALERT | SAWS warns of sub-zero temperatures – and snow
The South African
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August 6, 2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning ahead of a cut-off low pressure system expected to bring cloudy, cold, and wet conditions across large parts of the country between Wednesday and Thursday. According to SAWS, the...
Adequate Financing, Effective Partnerships Key for Achieving Sustainable Development, Speakers Tell Round Table, Also Urging Action to Ease Crushing Debt Burden
News Central Asia
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August 8, 2025
Achieving sustainable development requires adequate financing and effective partnerships, speakers heard at the final round-table discussion at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries today, as many spotlighted the...
Meeting of Heads of the MFA of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Lesotho
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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August 7, 2025
07 August 2025 126 Meeting of Heads of the MFA of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Lesotho On August 7, 2025, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
Women Leaders Forum at UN Conference Highlights Gender Equality for Sustainable Development in LLDCs (updated with photos)
News Central Asia
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August 7, 2025
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 7 August 2025, the Women Leaders Forum convened on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), bringing together prominent figures to address...
China opens doors to five South African stone fruits
Food For Mzansi
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August 15, 2025
South Africa has secured production protocols with China for five stone fruit products, agriculture minister John Steenhuisen announced this week. This comes as the country scrambles for new markets, as the United States of America’s 30% tariffs...
Lesotho to Engage South Africa Over Alleged Xenophobic Treatment and Healthcare Denials
South Africa Today
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August 2, 2025
The Lesotho government has announced plans to send a high-level delegation to South Africa to address growing concerns over the treatment of Basotho nationals, including alleged xenophobic incidents and denial of healthcare services. The decision...