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New ICUs set to open at local hospitals

New ICUs set to open at local hospitals

CRITICAL care patients in Lesotho will soon be spared a trip to South Africa to receive treatment. The country is on th…

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‘Moriana’ businesses face closure

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2 d ago

‘Moriana’ businesses face closure

UNLICENSED ‘moriana’ (traditional medicines) sold on the streets and backyards face closure as a regulatory authority to control medicines is on its way.

World Bank loans Lesotho M425 million

business

4 d ago

World Bank loans Lesotho M425 million

THE World Bank has approved a US$26.5 million (M424.7 million) loan to the Lesotho government to improve the efficiency and equity of selected social assistance programmes as well as strengthen the livelihoods of poor and vulnerable households in selected communities.

Catholic world awash with speculation of Pope Francis’ resignation

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Catholic world awash with speculation of Pope Francis’ resignation

SINCE Easter, Pope Francis’ mobility has been limited and he has been seen many times in a wheelchair. He has not presided over several public masses in recent months even though he has been present. He remains seated on a chair while other senior cardinals take the lead.

30 percent taxi fares increase finally here

business

9 d ago

30 percent taxi fares increase finally here

FRIDAY will finally see the much anticipated 30 percent taxi fare increase, a sigh of relief to hundreds of taxi operators who are feeling the pinch of industry regulation by government.

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The imperfection of perfect Lesotho industries

IN this week’s publication we read interesting stories about the control of the medicines and the choices commuters hav…

The imperfection of perfect Lesotho industries

Jelusic announces COSAFA Squad

LIKUENA head coach, Veselin Jelusic has announced his final squad for the upcoming COSAFA Cup to be staged in Durban, S…

Jelusic announces COSAFA Squad

Makateng wins big at Vodacom Premier League awards

LDF FC striker, Katleho Makateng was the big winner at the Vodacom Premier League awards ceremony that was held this pa…

Makateng wins big at Vodacom Premier League awards

Monkeypox cases confirmed in South Korea, Singapore

SINGAPORE has reported the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Southeast Asia during this year's outbreak -- while ano…

Monkeypox cases confirmed in South Korea, Singapore
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BEDCO tackles youth unemployment

NEO SENOKO

May,18

BEDCO tackles youth unemployment

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THE second cohort of the Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO) business plan competition has officially b…

Business

M105 million Qacha-Matatile road to boost tourism

Kabelo Masoabi

9 d ago

M105 million Qacha-Matatile road to boost tourism

Open a business to earn passive income – Lesotho Post Bank advises

Staff Reporter

11 d ago

Open a business to earn passive income – Lesotho Post Bank advises

Beware of self-serving politicians – Mphaka

Neo Senoko

12 d ago

Beware of self-serving politicians – Mphaka

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The imperfection of perfect Lesotho industries

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The imperfection of perfect Lesotho industries

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Taxi operators are on their own

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Taxi operators are on their own

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SA mining automation, a two-edged sword

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‘MORIANA’ BUSINESSES FACE CLOSURE

ISSUE: 2622

‘MORIANA’ BUSINESSES FACE CLOSURE

Published: Jul,28

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Health

New ICUs set to open at local hospitals

CRITICAL care patients in Lesotho will soon be spared a trip to South Africa to receive treatment. The country is on th…

New ICUs set to open at local hospitals

Monkeypox cases confirmed in South Korea, Singapore

SINGAPORE has reported the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Southeast Asia during this year's outbreak -- while ano…

Monkeypox cases confirmed in South Korea, Singapore

Lesotho gets accolades in recognition of discriminated groups

LESOTHO is the only country that has included the key populations to address SRHR/HIV and GBV issues amongst the countr…

Lesotho gets accolades in recognition of discriminated groups

HIV hits labour force

DISPROPORTIONATELY high HIV prevalence continues to threaten the female labour force participation and it may also comp…

HIV hits labour force

Lifestyle

Ntsiki Mazwai takes a swipe at Somizi

SA poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai has expressed her distaste about Somizi Mhlongo receiving continuous support from pu…

Ntsiki Mazwai takes a swipe at Somizi

Toyota Hilux bookings temporarily closed ahead of launch in March

TOYOTA Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has officially announced a temporary closure of bookings for the Hilux. The company has st…

Toyota Hilux bookings temporarily closed ahead of launch in March

Family bids farewell to Miss Culture Lesotho

REIGNING Miss Culture Lesotho, Reatile Molefe left the country last Sunday to compete at the Miss Culture International…

Family bids farewell to Miss Culture Lesotho

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

News

Four killed, 70 injured in partial collapse of bullring in Colombia

FOUR people were killed and about 70 injured on Sunday when part of a stand collapsed at a bullring in the town of El E…

Four killed, 70 injured in partial collapse of bullring in Colombia

Chemical plant hit as fighting rages in Severodonetsk

RUSSIA shelling has caused a huge fire at a chemical plant in Ukraine's Severodonetsk city where "non-stop" fighting ra…

Chemical plant hit as fighting rages in Severodonetsk

Why the Marcos family is so infamous in Philippines

FERDINAND Marcos Jr, known by his nickname "Bongbong", is poised to become the president of the Philippines almost four…

Why the Marcos family is so infamous in Philippines

Sri Lanka sees most violent day in recent weeks

THE Sri Lankan opposition has blamed the Rajpaksas - the country's most powerful political family - for plunging the co…

Sri Lanka sees most violent day in recent weeks

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