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T-Connect vows to end connectivity challenges in Lesotho
Lesotho Times
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June 30, 2025
…Starlink satellite internet service officially launched …Promises 10,000 direct jobs and 50,000 indirect jobs Leemisa Thuseho GLOBAL tech mogul Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially available in Lesotho, following its...
More job cuts in Lesotho loading: How will they afford Starlink?
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 30, 2025
The potential 50% tariff hike has led to buyers from the US not placing orders, resulting in factories being forced to close. Like a domino effect, garment factories in Lesotho are closing one after the other, as the Trump administration threatens...
The Jeans Of Lesotho
Daily Independent
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June 29, 2025
1 Economy, Policy, Free Trade, and Skills in a Small Kingdom… Tucked away in the rugged highlands of Southern Africa lies the small but notable nation of Lesotho. This landlocked kingdom is often overlooked due to its larger and more influential...
Lesotho explores agricultural insurance
Lesotho Times
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June 27, 2025
Seithati Motšoeneng THE government, seeking to strengthen the agricultural sector, boost food security and build resilience against climate-related shocks, has unveiled a comprehensive study into the feasibility of agricultural insurance....
US aid cuts leave rural Lesotho schools searching for alternative funding
South Africa Today
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June 27, 2025
US aid cuts have left schools in Lesotho Highlands looking for alternative funding to fund their infrastructure. Children learn in church halls and outdoors, compromising their education. At Sephalane Primary five grades are squeezed into one...
Starlink launches internet service in Lesotho
Cape Town ETC
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June 24, 2025
Lesotho has officially joined the global Starlink network, becoming the latest African nation to greenlight Elon Musk’s satellite internet service amid both celebration and controversy. The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) awarded SpaceX’s...
Acer Africa Deepens Partnership With SOS Children's Village Lesotho
Media Update
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June 24, 2025
Acer Africa has reinforced its partnership with SOS Children's Village Lesotho by donating computing devices to bridge the digital divide and empower youth through education and technology. Acer says this initiative underscores its broader mission...
Does science compel unbelief?
Patheos
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June 24, 2025
(NASA public domain image) A dramatic, fresh impact crater dominates this image taken by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 19 November 2013. Researchers used HiRISE to examine...
Lesotho and South Africa Strengthen Border Management and Trade Relations
South Africa Today
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June 18, 2025
Lesotho and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing border coordination and trade facilitation following the recent Bi-National Commission meeting between the two nations. A key outcome of the discussions was the signing of a...
NUL Innovation Hub bolsters patent power for local innovators
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – The National University of Lesotho (NUL) Innovation Hub is now better equipped to help local innovators secure patents after specialized training in drafting and prosecution, advancing the country’s strategy to leverage...
Lesotho National and SA All-Comers Records in sight as Mofolo and Chelangat enter Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
South Africa Today
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June 17, 2025
Following a strong start to the year, Kamohelo Mofolo is confident he’s ready to deliver the fastest 10km performance in Lesotho’s history when he lines up for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 13 July 2025. In the women’s race, former...
Rays of Hope Forum: Bringing Hope in Africa and Beyond
IAEA
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Cancer patients around the world are being given better access to life-saving care thanks to support from the IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative, participants at a Rays of Hope Forum heard. Rays of Hope aims to widen access to life-saving cancer care...
A path to growth and integration: SA’s commitment to AfCFTA amidst regional challenges
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
A platform where even landlocked nations like Lesotho will thrive in a united continental market TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new growth...
Starlink Promises Connectivity For All
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – Starlink, a tech company owned by billionaire Ellon Musk, says it plans to create 50 000 indirect jobs and a further 10 000 direct jobs when fully operational in Lesotho. This was disclosed during the company's official...
Lesotho’s lifeline to Joburg
Engineering News
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In the highlands of Mokhotlong, Lesotho, the Khubelu and Mabunyaneng bridge projects are rising not only through shrewd engineering, but because of critical collaboration between Lesotho and South Africa that will ensure sustainable water supply...
Gelant aims to defend title as Kipkorir targets Sub-27 at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
South Africa Today
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July 1, 2025
As the defending champion, Elroy Gelant will be under the spotlight when he lines up for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 13 July. He’ll be joined by Kenya’s Vincent Kipkorir – the fastest man in the field – who will also be among the...
Lesotho leads Africa in health innovation
Lesotho Times
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June 11, 2025
—Pilots AFFLU Influenza Surveillance Platform LESOTHO has become the first nation in the WHO African Region to pilot the Afro Influenza (AFFLU) surveillance platform, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at boosting the country’s health surveillance...
Curiosity Cube inspires future scientists in Johannesburg with hands-on STEM experience
Comaro Chronicle
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June 15, 2025
For the first time, the Curiosity Cube, a mobile science lab designed to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education accessible and engaging, has arrived in South Africa. Powered by global science and technology company...
Trump Administration Lowers Expectations for Trade Deals as Tariff Deadline Approaches
TIME Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Less than 10 days till President Donald Trump’s higher “reciprocal” tariffs kick back in for most of the world, the U.S. looks like it may emerge with just a handful of trade deals. The President shocked the world and roiled markets on April 2,...
IQON Business Services to Showcase Innovative Steel, Drone & Tech Solutions at Big 5 Construct South Africa 2025
Engineering News
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IQON Business Services is proud to announce its participation as an exhibitor at Big 5 Construct South Africa 2025, taking place from 18 to 20 June 2025 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Visitors can engage with IQON at Hall 5,...