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AP News Summary at 7:29 p.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsens DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has sent special envoy Steve Witkoff to the Middle East to “save lives" and...
SLB’s CRI drive warms, touches
Public Eye
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July 29, 2025
SEBONGILE MATHE and ‘MANTŠANG KHUTLISI SEMONKONG – Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB) last Friday delivered the first batch of donations from its Winter Drive initiative to the Semonkong Children’s Centre. This heartwarming gesture, which began last year...
AP News Summary at 6:26 p.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsens DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has sent special envoy Steve Witkoff to the Middle East to “save lives" and...
Plans for regional university advance, but doubts persist
University World News
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SOUTHERN AFRICA Plans for a regional university hosted by Eswatini that were first mooted nearly 10 years ago have moved forward at last, but local student leaders are among those who question its feasibility. The Southern African Development...
AP News Summary at 4:44 p.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsens DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has sent special envoy Steve Witkoff to the Middle East to “save lives" and...
Sofia Sees 11% Rise in Tourists in First Half of 2025, Driven by Global Interest
Novinite
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Sofia continues to draw an increasing number of visitors globally, thanks to its rich blend of cultural and historical landmarks, natural surroundings, strong transport links, and vibrant urban lifestyle. In the first half of 2025, the Bulgarian...
Pelargonium: A traditional remedy from the Eastern Cape that fights viruses
IOL
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In South Africa, we're surrounded by a rich heritage of traditional healing. But it’s not every day that one of our indigenous plants steps out of that tradition and into the global spotlight, backed by modern science. That’s exactly what’s...
Post Bank, teachers’ body ink partnership
Public Eye
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July 29, 2025
BOKANG MOSHOESHOE MASERU – In a landmark development aimed at empowering educators across the nation, Lesotho Post Bank has officially entered into a strategic partnership with the Lesotho Association of Teachers (LAT), solidifying a shared...
Mofomobe challenges SA transit blockade
Public Eye
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July 29, 2025
Lawmaker appeals to UN over obstruction citing human rights crisis TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – The already complex relationship between Lesotho and its sole neighbour, South Africa, faces a severe new strain centred on immigration and transit...
Cleaning Monaphathi, Moahloli’s mess
Public Eye
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July 29, 2025
Judiciary reportedly seeking acting judges in emergency move to tackle mountain of undelivered judgments As retired justices sue Chief Justice for withholding their retirement benefits TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – Facing a mounting crisis of...
From hills to hope
China Daily Global
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Children wave as trucks transport components of a China-manufactured tunnel boring machine in Thaba-Tseka, eastern Lesotho, on July 8. YANG GUANG/XINHUA As night falls over the northern highlands of Lesotho in early July, winter's chill sets in....
Top 10 Countries Offering Automatic Birthright Citizenship
Nigerian Eye
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July 29, 2025
Birthright citizenship, or jus soli (right of the soil), grants automatic citizenship to children born within a country’s borders, regardless of their parents’ nationality. While the United States’ policy faces legal challenges in 2025 due to a...
Seema’s coaching odyssey lands at Siwelele
Public Eye
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July 29, 2025
As former Likuena captain takes helm with Arendse as deputy TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI In a move signalling ambition and experience, Siwelele FC has secured the services of well-travelled coach and former Lesotho international and national team...
LHDA/Sun JV mark King’s birth with humane acts
Public Eye
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July 29, 2025
LINEO MALATALIANA MOKHOTLONG – The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), in collaboration with contractor SUN Joint Venture, celebrated the King Letsie III’s birthday paying homage to heritage. The event centered on the preservation of...
RFP youth furious over ‘secret’ embassy list
Public Eye
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July 29, 2025
Call it a shocking breach on government trust ‘MANTŠANG KHUTLISI MASERU – A storm is brewing within the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) as frustrated and sidelined youth members express outrage over a newly released list of embassy positions from...
DC youth leaguers call for action
Public Eye
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July 29, 2025
‘MANTŠANG KHUTLISI MASERU – The Democratic Congress Youth League (DCYL) released a powerful statement addressing what it calls a deepening crisis of youth unemployment in the country on Monday this week. The statement welcomed a declaration by...
Alcohol and colonialism: The curious story of Byo beer gardens
Zimbabwe Independent
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Kontuthu Ziyathunqa — Smoke Rising — was what they used to call Bulawayo when the city was the industrial powerhouse of Zimbabwe KONTUTHU Ziyathunqa — Smoke Rising — was what they used to call Bulawayo when the city was the industrial powerhouse...
The future of wealth management: Strong personal relationships, advanced digital technologies and a global outlook
African Business
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July 31, 2025
This article was produced with the support of Standard Chartered Bank How would you describe the evolving needs and priorities of high-net-worth individuals across Africa and the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region? Standard...
What Does the Red “CD” Number Plate Mean in Kenya?
Techweez
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July 31, 2025
In Kenya, all motor vehicles are issued with a unique registration number, commonly referred to as a number plate. These serve to identify the individual or entity that owns the vehicle. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is involved in the...
Post Bank, LAT Partner To Support Teachers
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE Lesotho Association of Teachers (LAT) in collaboration with Lesotho Post Bank (LPB) launched a four-year partnership to provide financial support to all member teachers. The deal was sealed on Tuesday in Maseru....