Prehistoric people shared technology and ideas over long distances, study finds

Jorge M. Leon Vice Chair, Retirement and Benefits Board of Trustees | Field MuseumJorge M. Leon Vice Chair, Retirement and Benefits Board of Trustees | Field Museum Researchers from the Field Museum's Negaunee Integrative Research Center have...

World Cup Key to Africa’s Voice- Segun Odegbami

Former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami has stressed that Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup is crucial for giving Africa a stronger voice on the global stage. Speaking on the “Role of Sports in Global Geo-Politics,” Odegbami...

‘Only job I know’: tiny Lesotho’s garment workers reel from Trump’s 50% tariffs

The day after Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs, Lesotho’s garment workers feared for their jobs. Last year, Lesotho sent about 20% of its $1.1bn (£845m) of exports to the US, most of it clothing under a continent-wide trade agreement...

From mining to metros: How ventilation technology is advancing South Africa's tunnels?

Urbanisation in South Africa is driving increased demand for tunnelling, fuelled by the need for sustainable transport and expanded water infrastructure. While large-scale tunnelling projects remain limited locally, projects like the potential...

Tariff Tsunami: Global wave shakes Nations from Lesotho to the UK –Analysis of the GITFiC

Accra, April 7, GNA-President Donald Trump marked “Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden, introducing an ambitious plan for global reciprocal tariffs aimed at creating fairer trade practices. This policy establishes a baseline 10 per...

IDM Institute and Lesotho Housing Sign MOU

By: Lebohang Maluke MASERU In move that promises to elevate both educational opportunities and public service delivery, IDM Institute and Lesotho Housing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering collaboration and...

Fighting Child Poverty in Lesotho

RALEIGH, North Carolina — Poverty remains a widespread issue globally and child poverty is even more prevalent. In Lesotho, where nearly 95% of children experience at least one dimension of poverty, child poverty is a major concern for several...

‘Prophet of love’ — Dallin H. Oaks recalls final meeting with his friend, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) President Russell M. Nelson, right, and his counselor Dallin H. Oaks at General Conference in 2024. The two sat side by side in public and private church meetings for more than 40 years. The last time apostle...

Under Trump and RFK Jr., NIH Has Canceled More Than 200 Grants That Fund HIV Research

Sign up for The Agenda — Them's news and politics newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have cancelled over 230 grants funding HIV-related research in the past few weeks, according to an...

Nedbank to introduce smart contract technology, blockchain to enhance agricultural

South Africa’s Nedbank has revealed that it will introduce smart contracts as part of plans to implement its blockchain capabilities. The company said the project will be deployed in the next six to twelve months. Cobus de Bruyn, head of client...

African Development Bank Group To Expand Investment In Lesotho To $331 Million

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) MASERU, Lesotho, March 25, 2025/APO Group/ -- The African Development Bank Group ( ) plans to invest $331 million in key strategic sectors in Lesotho as part of its proposed Country Strategy Paper for 2025-2030...

AfricArena Johannesburg Summit: Empowering African Tech Startups

On March 26th, Africa’s largest startup campus 22 On Sloane in Bryanston, Johannesburg buzzed with energy as it hosted the AfricArena Johannesburg Fintech, Deep Tech & Enterprise Summit. This dynamic one-day conference united Africa’s brightest...

WANDILE SIHLOBO: Sacu members must leverage SA’s scientific expertise

While other countries have taken a confrontational tone in trade policy, SA must continue strengthening relations and widening export opportunities for all the export-reliant sectors of the economy. Agriculture is one sector that largely depends...

Afrobarometer Trains Faculty And Young Researchers At National University Of Lesotho In Data Analysis And Use

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) MASERU, Lesotho, March 26, 2025/APO Group/ -- Afrobarometer ( ) launched a capacity-building workshop today at the National University of Lesotho in Roma to provide faculty and 32 young researchers with...

Christopher Aleo defends Lesotho: 'A strategic resource for Africa and the world'

Swiss-Italian financier and entrepreneur Christopher Aleo, founder and CEO of iSwiss Bank, has spoken out forcefully in defense of the Kingdom of Lesotho following controversial remarks by former US President Donald J. Trump, who recently...

CBL launches 2025 Money Month Lesotho Campaign

By: Mpho Shelile MASERU The Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Money Month Campaign, an initiative designed to educate and empower citizens about financial literacy. This year’s theme, “Think Before You Follow, Wise...

AfricArena kickstarts the Johannesburg tech summit

By: Tlalane Tibisi Maseru AfricArena will hold the Johannesburg fintech, deep tech and enterprise summit on the 26th March 2025 at 22 Sloane, St. Bryanston, Sandton, South Africa to discuss how Africa’s deep tech startups are shaping the world and...

Vodacom forges partnerships to boost digital skills in ECape

The Vodacom Digital Skills Hub aims to foster interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Vodacom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and technology providers to give young individuals...

Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: The New York Times on the indictment of James Comey The events of the past week in Virginia mark a dark new stage in President Trump’s effort to turn federal law enforcement into a...

Wrexham University teams up with “incredible” Lesotho-based football charity and social enterprise

Wrexham.com > News Posted: Mon 24th Mar 2025 Wrexham University has teamed up with an “incredible” Lesotho-based football charity and social enterprise. The organisation has signed a partnership agreement with Kick4Life FC – an award-winning...