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The return of the Roof of Africa rally elates the country

The return of the Roof of Africa rally elates the country

WHEN over 400 international bikers and their support staff along with their families and friends descended on the capit…

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Govt spends M450m a month to pay workers

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Govt spends M450m a month to pay workers

MINISTER of Finance, Thabo Sofonea has revealed that the Government is faced with a dilemma of balancing the need for support to the economy post the COVID-19 pandemic with ongoing efforts to maintain the fiscal deficit at sustainable levels.

CBL increases repo rate to 3.75%

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CBL increases repo rate to 3.75%

THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL), an institution which is committed to conducting monetary policies to among others achieve and maintain price stability, has during its 92nd meeting increased its main repo rate to 3.75 percent per annum from 3.50 percent.

Progress made in regional, UK trade deal

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Progress made in regional, UK trade deal

MAJOR progress is being made, with members of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), alongside Mozambique and the United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement (SACUM-UK EPA) in the process to develop the rules of procedure for the institutions established under the pact as well as the appointment of arbitrators in preparation for the first meeting of the Joint Council.

FW de Klerk — apartheid’s last president dies at 85

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FW de Klerk — apartheid’s last president dies at 85

ON Thursday, the FW de Klerk Foundation confirmed that FW de Klerk, who was the last apartheid president, died on Thursday morning.

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Roof of Africa returns in 2021

JOHANNESBURG - More than 400 riders will tough it out when one of Africa's most iconic Hard Enduro events returns on 24…

Roof of Africa returns in 2021

Liquor licensing services transferred from tourism to trade

LIQUOR licensing services which are currently been offered by the Ministry Tourism, Environment and Culture will soon b…

Liquor licensing services transferred from tourism to trade

Makhadzi ready to set Maseru alight

A festive mood already prevails as the country awaits with great anticipation the second annual Lesotho "All White” par…

Makhadzi ready to set Maseru alight

Mahao murder trial resumes in January

FORMER army boss, Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Tlali Kamoli and the eight soldiers he is charged with for the 2015 murde…

Mahao murder trial resumes in January
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BEDCO seeks to capacitate SMMEs

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Nov,23

BEDCO seeks to capacitate SMMEs

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SMALL, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) are set to benefit directly from the enterprise development programme under…

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Liquor licensing services transferred from tourism to trade

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Liquor licensing services transferred from tourism to trade

LTDC urges Basotho to take advantage of Roof of Africa

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LTDC urges Basotho to take advantage of Roof of Africa

LTDC urges Basotho to take advantage of Roof of Africa rally

Own Correspondent

5 d ago

LTDC urges Basotho to take advantage of Roof of Africa rally

New World Bank, Lesotho partnership on cards

Neo Senoko

15 d ago

New World Bank, Lesotho partnership on cards

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The return of the Roof of Africa rally elates the country

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The return of the Roof of Africa rally elates the country

Nov,25

Mining bill should not be used as a political tool

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Mining bill should not be used as a political tool

Nov,18

Development projects should be closely monitored

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Development projects should be closely monitored

Nov,11

Government in crises over debt

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Government in crises over debt

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CBL INCREASES REPO RATE TO 3.73%

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CBL INCREASES REPO RATE TO 3.73%

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Roof of Africa returns in 2021

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Coaches with no playing background at a disadvantage

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Phatšoane gets top World Cup qualifier assignment

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Lesotho’s fastest marathon pundit, Motlokoa Nkhabutlane

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Health

NACOSEC reaches more Basotho with COVID-19 vaccine

THABO Ntoi, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer Operational Support of the National COVID-19 Secretariat (NACOSEC) says …

NACOSEC reaches more Basotho with COVID-19 vaccine

Diabetic patients take longer to accept condition – health expert

NTLHANE Sehloho, a member of the Lesotho Nurses Association (LNA), says most diabetic patients take a long time to acce…

Diabetic patients take longer to accept condition – health expert

Centre offers essential adolescent friendly health guidelines

SISTER Makhala Malefetsane Nthontho, the Nurse in-charge of the St Peter Clava Health Centre in Tšoeneng, Maseru says A…

Centre offers essential adolescent friendly health guidelines

Mokhothu encourages people to take Covid vaccine

DEPUTY Prime Minister Mathibeli Mokhothu says the COVID-19 vaccine is essential in saving lives, encouraging people to …

Mokhothu encourages people to take Covid vaccine

Lifestyle

Food preservation methods with top cook

EXCESS in fruit and vegetable production from a bountiful garden or bulk shopping spree at the farmers' market can leav…

Food preservation methods with top cook

Land Rover Defender V8 is here!

THE most potent Land Rover Defender ever made is now available in South Africa. Boasting a 5.0-litre supercharged eng…

Land Rover Defender V8 is here!

Ministerspokes scoops gospel award in Free State

MINISTERSPOKES, an upcoming gospel singer from Semonkong, in Maseru has brought glory home after scooping the hotly con…

Ministerspokes scoops gospel award in Free State

Make room for Toyota Rumion

TOYOTA Avanza served as South Africa's first affordable reasonably-sized people mover. Featuring compact dimensions, a …

Make room for Toyota Rumion

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Mahao murder trial resumes in January

FORMER army boss, Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Tlali Kamoli and the eight soldiers he is charged with for the 2015 murde…

Mahao murder trial resumes in January

Khetheng murder trial takes off again

THE trial against four senior police officers who face the murder charges of their subordinate, Police Constable (PC) M…

Khetheng murder trial takes off again

Lesotho, USA partner to enhance criminal investigation processes

THE United States of America (USA) and the Government of Lesotho have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) designed…

Lesotho, USA partner to enhance criminal investigation processes

Climate crisis becomes peace, security crisis

ANTONIO GUTERRES, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General says climate crisis is a peace and security crisis, as it…

Climate crisis becomes peace, security crisis

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