Puleng Makhoalibe: scientist,business strategist,

In a world where narratives about Africa too often focus on its challenges, Dr. Puleng Makhoalibe is telling a different story—one of creativity, innovation, and boundless possibility. A scientist, business strategist, and global thought leader,...

Lesotho Rekindles Push to Reclaim King Moshoeshoe I’s Lost Treasures

In 1862, the diplomatic King Moshoeshoe I of Basotho sent 80 personal items to a London exhibition, hoping to strengthen ties with Britain. These artifacts, however, never returned and now reside in the British Museum. Discovering this...

Young scientists advance to Eskom Expo International Science Fair

South Africa’s brightest minds will compete for life-changing prizes that will open doors to future studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation (STEMI) at this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists...

Lesotho HIV patient urges President Trump to stop politicising HIV

PASCALINAH KABI This investigation was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Centre. When Kananelo Khalla, who has lived with HIV since birth, held his new-born son for the first time, a wave of relief washed over him – his son was...

New Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II assurances following setbacks

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is achieving “rapid progress”, despite running into considerable delays, challenges and cost increases, with notable milestones having been achieved across the infrastructure,...

Lesotho’s anti-corruption faith craters, SADC applause rings hollow

Afrobarometer Report reveals stark disconnect between international praise and domestic despair RETHABILE MOHONO MASERU – A damning new report has exposed a catastrophic collapse in public faith in Lesotho’s fight against corruption, creating a...

INNOVATIVE APP TARGETS RURAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IN LESOTHO 

by LENASeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025028 Share0 Maseru, Sept. 18 — At the ongoing Sebabatso Youth Empowerment initiative Conference in Maseru, a young innovator pitched about Mobihealth LS Application. During her presentation, Mpho Fanyane...

Afreximbank's Africa Research And Innovation Hub (ARIH) Seeks To Unlock US$70 Billion Annual Economic Gains For Africa

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ALGIERS, Algeria, September 16, 2025/APO Group/ -- The African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) that was recently launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) ( ) is seeking to unlock up to US$70...

Lesotho’s giant dam takes shape

Construction of the Polihali Dam in Lesotho’s highlands is advancing after delays, with 30% of the main work completed, according to the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. The huge dam will boost the water supply to Gauteng. About...

The credible delivery of AI in Africa's engineering future

Chris Campbell|Published 10 hours ago 3min The recent projections regarding the impact that AI will have on several economic engines across the continent should not be seen as just a statistic, but a call for South Africa to address systemic...

In Lesotho, Momentum Is Building to Reclaim King Moshoeshoe I’s Heritage

News Lineo Segoete is one of the African researchers looking into repatriating heritage objects back to the continent. Tšeliso Monaheng In 1862, King Moshoeshoe I of Basotho is said to have donated 80 of his personal belongings to mark the tenth...

Dump site fire leaves Maseru residents in choking smoke for days

Residents near Maseru’s Tšosane dumpsite have been choking on smoke since Saturday night. The community won a court settlement in February 2023, requiring Maseru City Council to relocate the dump to Tšoeneng, but no progress has been made. The...

Bridging the Digital Divide: First Community Hotspots Transform Lesotho’s Rural Villages

…as T-Connect Lesotho hands over first hotspots in Matsieng, Thaba Bosiu and Mokhotlong powered by Starlink through T – Connect A fresh chapter in Lesotho’s digital journey was opened this week as T-Connect Lesotho officially handed over the first...

South Africa: Lesotho’s giant dam takes shape

Construction of Lesotho’s giant Polihali Dam, which will boost the water supply to Gauteng, is advancing after years of delays. The dam in Mokhotlong is part of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. It is advancing after years of...

A New dawn for small nations: How China’s Global Governance Initiative offers hope to Lesotho and the entire Global South

Silence Charumbira As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in 2025, it has become increasingly clear that the current global governance system has failed to serve the interests of small, landlocked nations like...

Africa's Digital Leap: A Comprehensive Exploration of How Technology Could Add $2.9 Trillion to the Continent's GDP by 2030

In the vast and dynamic landscape of the African continent, where over 1.4 billion people reside across 54 diverse nations, the winds of change are blowing stronger than ever. The digital revolution, once a distant dream for many in this region,...

Exploring the iPhone 17 Series: Features, Pricing, and Availability in Africa

The arrival of Apple’s newest smartphones has sparked excitement across the continent, where mobile technology plays a central role in daily life. Unveiled on September 9, 2025, the iPhone 17 series comprises the versatile iPhone 17, the...

How Nigeria’s Super Eagles engineered first home victory in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Nigeria rekindled their interest in a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals after Tolu Arokodare’s 51st minute goal creamed three points off Rwanda at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, and took the Super Eagles’ haul to 10 in the...

MORE THAN 900 GRADUATE AT LIMKOKWING

MASERU — At least 971 graduated with Diplomas, Degrees and Excellency awards during Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) Class of 2025 graduation ceremony. This event was graced by the presence of Queen ‘Masenate Seeiso, DPM Justice...

Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (05/10/25)

2 Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Govs Under Fire Over Poor Performance Amid Increased Allocations … States Lack Vision, Probity, Accountability –...