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Ag Progress Days 2025 Coverage: Stay Up To Date On Penn State's Annual Agricultural Event
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Shocking crime surge !!!
…police funding crisis exposed …as less than a third of reported cases reach court ..due to lack of money for investigations …while violent crime continues to soar Mohloai Mpesi LESOTHO is in the grip of a worsening crime crisis, with statistics...

Maso reflects on successful seasons with Lioli
…says Lesotho league has spurred his growth Leemisa Thuseho LIOLI attacking midfielder, Sihle Maso, has reflected on the two successful seasons he had with the Teyateyaneng-based side. The South African has been a man on a mission since joining...
In tragedy, today’s Latter-day Saint pioneers match faith of their peers from the 1800s
This article was first published in the ChurchBeat newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. A statue at the Mormon Pioneer Cemetery in Nebraska carries an additional burden this Pioneer Day after 15 people...

How “Tariff Man” is Bringing Back the Gilded Age
Count on one thing: if Mark Twain, the famed American author of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, were alive today, he would certainly have written a novel about Donald Trump. After all, his 1873 novel, The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, distinctly...

Catholic Bishop Links Woes of Migrants in South Africa’s Public Hospitals to U.S. President’s Aid Suspension
“I have seen HIV and TB projects here closing down,” the Bishop of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Aliwal said, and added, “A lot of Trump money for HIV and TB is no longer there. People are going to get shortage of medication. And now, they...
Labour minister flags underpaid, underutilized women
…and soaring youth unemployment MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Labour minister, Tšeliso Mokhosi, has expressed deep concern over the persistently low female labour force participation in the country, stating that Basotho women remain significantly...
Govt prioritizes youth skills development to boost economic growth
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Government has emphasized the importance of investing in skills development for young people, equipping them to actively participate in shaping the country’s economy. This initiative aims to modernize and fuel sustainable...

RFP MP charged with fraud
Hopolang Mokhopi THABA Moea Member of Parliament (MP), Lejone Puseletso, of the ruling Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party, has appeared before the Maseru Magistrates’ Court facing seven counts of fraud involving M380 000. He is accused of...
Ending scourge of human trafficking requires national response and societal commitment
Each year, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, commemorated on 30 July, reminds South Africa of the urgent need to confront human trafficking, a crime that flourishes in secrecy and preys on the country’s more vulnerable. The 2025 theme,...

Charted: Average Income by Global Region, Over 200 Years
Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways There are...
King Letsie III confers gallantry awards in solemn palace ceremony
‘MANTŠANG KHUTLISI MASERU – In a momentous occasion radiating dignity and national pride, King Letsie III presided over the official Gallantry Medal and Military Medal for External Deployment awards ceremony at the Royal Palace on Monday. The...

Deputy Foreign Minister Pavlov Participates in UN Sustainable Development Forum
Deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay Pavlov participated in the ministerial segment of the United Nations 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), held in New York from July 21 to 23, the Ministry announced in a press release...
New blood bank opens in Botha-Bothe
BOKANG MOSHOESHOE BOTHA-BOTHE – In a momentous stride towards strengthening Lesotho’s healthcare infrastructure and fostering a culture of life-saving generosity, the Ministry of Health officially unveiled a new blood bank facility at the Dr...

University of Glasgow invites applications for 2025 MBA scholarship
The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for its MBA Scholarship for the September 2025 intake. Aimed at supporting high-achieving and self-funded candidates from around the world, the scholarship package includes both full and partial...

LPB partners with LAT for better financial access
By: Kananelo Maphenchane MASERU In order to bring financial services such as personal loans and investment to teachers in Lesotho, Lesotho Post Bank has partnered with Lesotho Association of Teachers through a signed memorandum of understanding....
Supporting Menstrual Health and Hygiene to Improve Women and Girls’ Wellbeing
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Menstrual health and hygiene remain important yet overlooked aspects of the health and wellbeing of women and girls in many communities. In Lesotho and many other parts of the world, menstruation is still surrounded by...
SADC parliamentarians push for right to food legislation
Moses Magadza Parliamentarians from SADC member states have concluded a high-level meeting and training toward transforming food systems and eradicating hunger in Southern Africa with strong commitments to legislative reforms, regional...

UFS to participate in charitable robotic surgeries in celebration of Mandela Month
The University of the Free State (UFS) is committed to responsible societal futures, using its knowledge and resources to build a more just, sustainable, and humane society. It is for this reason that the institution is proud to be part of a...

BGF’s drive for youth participation in parliament
By: Kananelo Maphenchane Maseru BAM Group Foundation, through its Ambassador and deputy speaker of parliament, Hon Ts’epang Ts’ita Mosena, held the 12th Race for Parliament seminar, where the main focus was on educating women and youth on...