IMF calls for economic reform

…urges shift from public sector dependency to private sector–led growth Moroke Sekoboto THE government must urgently overhaul Lesotho’s economic model to unlock private sector–led job creation to end chronic unemployment and poverty, the...

Kao Mine needs M250 million bailout

. . . as stalemate with RSL puts 1 800 jobs on the line Mohloai Mpesi THE Storm Mountain Diamonds (SMD), one of Lesotho’s four major diamond producers, urgently needs at least M250 million to stay afloat, the Lesotho Times has learnt. SMD (Pty)...

Vodafone and Nokia Extend Partnership to Boost 5G Rollout with Safaricom

Vodafone has extended its long-standing partnership with Nokia through a new five-year agreement aimed at accelerating 5G rollout across Europe and Africa. The renewed collaboration focuses on deploying Nokia’s advanced AirScale radio access...

FAO Celebrated 80 Years with the Launch of ‘From Seeds to Foods’ Exhibition

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Oct. 10 opened “From Seeds to Foods,” its first global exhibition exploring the evolution of agrifood systems — from the dawn of agriculture to modern innovations. The high-level...

Open Access Week: Nothing about me, without me

In a 2011 speech about shared decision making in healthcare, the UK Secretary of State, Andrew Lansley, coined the phrase “nothing about me, without me”. Used at the time to summarise efforts to empower patients in decisions about their care, 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...

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...

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...

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...

Today in Africa — October 16, 2025: Four Killed at Raila Odinga Memorial, Joseph Kabila Resurfaces in Kenya, Madagascar’s Junta Defies African Union Suspension

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

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...

World Food Day 2025 – FAO 80th Anniversary

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Colleagues and Friends, Good morning from Rome! It is a great honour and a privilege to welcome you to FAO headquarters today in the heart of Rome, the eternal city, as we celebrate World Food Day and FAO’s...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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Protection of Minors: Second Report proposes restorative measures against abuse

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors publishes its second annual Report, which presents guidelines for “informed listening” and for economic, psychological, and spiritual support to victims, while highlighting the need for more...

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...

Water wars: has GERD reset Africa’s hydropolitics?

Water wars: has GERD reset Africa’s hydropolitics? Water scarcity in Africa is a crisis, and the GERD conflict shows why mutually beneficial cooperation agreements are vital. Published on 14 October 2025 in ISS Today By Dhesigen Naidoo Research...

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...

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...

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...