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Lesotho's Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Nthati Moorosi has called for the country to convert research and innovation into practical solutions, businesses and jobs rather than limiting discussions to annual forums. The government is advancing several initiatives including a Research and Innovation Policy, Indigenous Knowledge
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FNB Lesotho has launched a funeral plan in partnership with LNIG Hollard, offering up to M100,000 in cover for up to 21 family members with premiums starting at M1.63 per day. The product is designed to provide financial support to Basotho families during bereavement and is available through
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Prime Minister Sam Matekane has called on government ministries to pay contractors promptly, warning that delayed payments harm businesses and hinder infrastructure development. Speaking at the 2026 Lesotho Construction, Roads and Infrastructure Expo, Matekane emphasized the need for stronger public-private partnerships and noted that Lesotho has expanded its tarred
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Dr Mampiti Matete, a former National University of Lesotho lecturer, has built Matpit Farm into a diversified agricultural enterprise with 21,000 laying hens, dairy cows, an apple orchard and vegetable operations, employing around 50 workers. She recently won the AAMECC Network Honours Award in Nairobi for excellence in agricultural
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Lesotho's economic growth has remained resilient in 2026 despite global geopolitical tensions, with domestic inflation easing to 2.6 percent in August and economic activity rebounding in July driven by construction, manufacturing and transport sectors. The Central Bank projects real GDP growth to remain modest in 2026 before
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Maluti Mountain Brewery has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, featuring redesigned interlocking 'M' logos and gold lettering to reflect the company's heritage and modernization. The rebranding coincides with Lesotho's 60th independence anniversary and reflects MMB's transformation over six decades as a major
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A satirical opinion column criticizes the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) for failing to effectively promote the country's significant tourism assets and events, including natural attractions like Maletsunyane Falls and international events such as the Roof of Africa motorcycle race. The author argues that LTDC's social
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Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane has assured the Senate that the government is working to resolve disputes at the Lesotho National Dairy, including unpaid farmer payments since July and disputed ownership claims. The minister stated that the government will clarify how Lesotho Dairy Products acquired its shareholding and resolve the matter
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Econet Telecom Lesotho has been recognised by Ookla's Speedtest as having the fastest mobile network in Lesotho based on first-half 2026 performance data. The company is undertaking extensive network modernisation including a near-tripling of its 5G footprint while expanding 4G coverage across the country. Source: Lesotho
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Lesotho has become the first country in Africa to validate a Data Value Creation Blueprint, marking a milestone in the Kingdom's digital transformation agenda. The validation workshop, convened by the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation in collaboration with Smart Africa and GIZ, assessed the country&
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Future AI, a South Africa-based organization, is hosting a two-day AI Power Experience Workshop in Maseru from October 21-22, 2026, designed to equip Basotho professionals, entrepreneurs and youth with skills to apply artificial intelligence in their businesses and daily work. The Lesotho government's Ministry of
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ZMG Isuzu Lesotho and Sechaba Milling Company have launched the Independence Drive 1000, a 1,000-kilometre expedition across all 10 districts of Lesotho scheduled for 2-4 October 2026 to celebrate the country's 60th independence anniversary. The initiative aims to showcase local manufacturing and production capacity while