Business & Economy

Matlanyane commends Pension Fund’s resilience

The Public Officers' Defined Contribution Pension Fund recorded M2 billion in investment returns during the 2025/26 financial year, with assets under management growing from M14.1 billion to M16.4 billion. Finance Minister Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane commended the Fund's resilience amid global economic challenges, noting that Lesotho's economy recorded modest growth supported by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II and SACU transfers.

Source: Lesotho Times

From the dusty grounds of Matelile to the world

Kamohelo Mofolo, a 21-year-old Basotho runner from Mafeteng, has qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games after finishing third at the 2026 New York City Marathon with a time of 2:06:26. Mofolo began his athletics career at Joel Primary School in 2018 and has since

Under-15 coach speaks on World Cup performance

Lesotho's Under-15 men's football team finished 116th out of 189 countries at the recent FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, recording three wins and five defeats in eight matches. Coach Mahlomola Matšoara described the tournament as a learning curve, identifying speed, physical strength

SA’s ICT sector records largest increase in R&D spend

South Africa's information and communication technology sector recorded the largest increase in research and development spending in 2024/25 according to the latest national R&D survey. The increase reflects growing investment in the country's ICT infrastructure and innovation capacity. Source: ITWeb

Digify Africa brings digital training to unemployed youth via WhatsApp

Digify Africa operates a mobile-based learning platform using WhatsApp to provide digital skills training to unemployed youth in South Africa and connect them to employment opportunities. The platform leverages accessible messaging technology to deliver skills development to economically disadvantaged populations. Source: ITWeb

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From the dusty grounds of Matelile to the world

Under-15 coach speaks on World Cup performance

SA’s ICT sector records largest increase in R&D spend

Digify Africa brings digital training to unemployed youth via WhatsApp