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LHDA urged to revise compensation policy

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PARLIAMENT’s Portfolio Committee, focusing on natural resources, tourism, and land, has recommended that the Lesotho Hi…

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LHDA urged to revise compensation policy

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Smart, aeroponic greenhouses established in Lesotho

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New perimeters for 4+1 taxis raise dust

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Standard Lesotho Bank improves lending methods

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Nedbank Group surpasses 2023 financial targets

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Painful fuel price hikes confirmed for Wednesday

Lesotho bans use of contaminated Benylin batches

Maserati goes electric at 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

Messi confirms retirement

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CBL increases net international reserves

CENTRAL Bank of Lesotho (CBL) resolved to increase the target for net international reserves (NIR) …

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World Bank deputy president visits Lesotho

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Local poultry sector plunges into fresh chaos

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LHDA unveils plans to make up for water revenue lost

LESOTHO Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) plans to increase water transmission before and afte…

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CBL under cyberattack

FOLLOWING a cyberattack that affected the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) on Monday this week, all in…

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Basotho exemption permits extended for two years

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Women, driving force behind tourism industry

WOMEN are the driving force behind the success of the hospitality and tourism industries, constantl…

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Matekane parts ways with Letšeng Diamonds

GEM Diamonds has come to an agreement with Matekane Mining Investment Company (MMIC) to end their l…

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Enrich Stores closes down

ENRICH Stores, a once-rising local retailer, faces the closure of its store and fitness centre due …

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Lesotho women dominate hospitality, tourism sectors

OVER 60% of workers in Lesotho's hotel and tourism industry are women. According to a survey conduc…

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Letšeng Mine discovers 117.47 carat rough diamond

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US pledges $31.4 to develop poultry sector in Lesotho

THE government of Lesotho will receive $31.4 million (M591 108 140 million) from the U.S. Departmen…

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CBL wins first local PMO of year award

JOHANNESBURG – THE project management office (PMO) of the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL), a statutor…

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China ready for biggest import expo

SHANGHAI - THE Government of the People’s Republic of China has invited the Lesotho Government, thr…

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Econet introduces easy way to transfer cash into Lesotho

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Fuel prices keep rising

IT appears that the storm is far from over, as further increases in fuel prices are anticipated in …

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BRICS injects M3.2b into LHWP

While the signature last week of a M3.2 billion loan agreement for infrastructure development for p…

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Lesotho reviews challenges mines bring to communities

THE Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko, says the importance of validating the contents o…

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Small businesses applauded for remarkable work

AS an export-led economy, Lesotho's economic health depends on strong export performance and privat…

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CBL repo rate remains unchanged

THE Monetary Policy Committee, (MPC), of the Central Bank of Lesotho has resolved to maintain the R…

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Matekane is new SACU chairperson

PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has set his eyes on the effective implementation of the customs union's…

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Lesotho taps into used oil market

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RSL introduces technologies to stimulate economic growth

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Govt makes big promises about textile, apparel industries

THE government has pledged to support Basotho businesses that have significant potential in the tex…

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WFP requires over M18 billion to complete its strategic plan in Lesotho

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Seleke leaves LEC

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Frazer Solar says its claim against Lesotho exceeds M1 billion

THE German solar energy company, Frazer Solar says the total amount of their claim against the Leso…

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Lesotho benefits from lower trade costs for imports, exports

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VCL, Alliance launch low-cost funeral cover

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Govt restricts foreign investment in other sectors of economy

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Food prices remain high despite declining inflationary pressures

ALTHOUGH local inflationary pressures may have subsided in April of this year, domestic food prices…

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Mining contributes M5.1b to national budget

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Low credit scores put customer financial freedom in jeopardy - financial expert

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STD Lesotho Bank introduces key value propositions to entice customers

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Employee theft rocks Enrich

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Broke Afriski free to reopen

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Struggling Enrich suspends CEO

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CBL urges youth to focus on production side of economy

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LHDA urged to revise compensation policy

LHDA urged to revise compensation policy

Smart, aeroponic greenhouses established in Lesotho

New perimeters for 4+1 taxis raise dust

Standard Lesotho Bank improves lending methods

Nedbank Group surpasses 2023 financial targets

Painful fuel price hikes confirmed for Wednesday

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M200 million more for agric sector

Chickens can only be purchased in selected SA provinces

Lesotho should produce own food – Matekane

Poultry business set to get back on track

CBL increases net international reserves

World Bank deputy president visits Lesotho

Local poultry sector plunges into fresh chaos

LHDA unveils plans to make up for water revenue lost

CBL under cyberattack

Basotho exemption permits extended for two years

Women, driving force behind tourism industry

Matekane parts ways with Letšeng Diamonds

Enrich Stores closes down

Lesotho women dominate hospitality, tourism sectors

Letšeng Mine discovers 117.47 carat rough diamond

US pledges $31.4 to develop poultry sector in Lesotho

CBL wins first local PMO of year award

China ready for biggest import expo

Econet introduces easy way to transfer cash into Lesotho

Fuel prices keep rising

BRICS injects M3.2b into LHWP

Lesotho reviews challenges mines bring to communities

Small businesses applauded for remarkable work

CBL repo rate remains unchanged

Matekane is new SACU chairperson

Lesotho taps into used oil market

RSL introduces technologies to stimulate economic growth

Govt makes big promises about textile, apparel industries

WFP requires over M18 billion to complete its strategic plan in Lesotho

Seleke leaves LEC

Frazer Solar says its claim against Lesotho exceeds M1 billion

Lesotho benefits from lower trade costs for imports, exports

VCL, Alliance launch low-cost funeral cover

Govt restricts foreign investment in other sectors of economy

Food prices remain high despite declining inflationary pressures

Mining contributes M5.1b to national budget

Low credit scores put customer financial freedom in jeopardy - financial expert

STD Lesotho Bank introduces key value propositions to entice customers

Employee theft rocks Enrich

Broke Afriski free to reopen

Struggling Enrich suspends CEO

CBL urges youth to focus on production side of economy

Kao discovers large, quality stone

Liqhobong Mine, main catalyst in local diamond production

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