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Starlink launches internet service in Lesotho
Cape Town ETC
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June 24, 2025
Lesotho has officially joined the global Starlink network, becoming the latest African nation to greenlight Elon Musk’s satellite internet service amid both celebration and controversy. The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) awarded SpaceX’s...
Starlink launches in Lesotho amid US tariff threat
TechCentral
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June 24, 2025
T-Connect Lesotho, a licensed reseller of Starlink – Elon Musk’s satellite internet service – officially launched on Monday, after mounting economic pressure on Lesotho from the US. The country experienced widespread job losses after major US...
Lesotho is at a Crossroads: We Need a National Dialogue
Informative
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June 18, 2025
As Lesotho continues to grapple with long-standing political instability, fragile governance structures, and social discontent, the question of whether the country needs a national dialogue has become increasingly urgent. Civil society groups,...
Lesotho and South Africa Strengthen Border Management and Trade Relations
South Africa Today
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June 18, 2025
Lesotho and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing border coordination and trade facilitation following the recent Bi-National Commission meeting between the two nations. A key outcome of the discussions was the signing of a...
Starlink launches amid job losses in Lesotho
Eye Witness News
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T-Connect Lesotho, a licensed reseller of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, officially launched on Monday, after mounting economic pressure on Lesotho from the US. The country experienced widespread job losses after major US...
It’s ‘a very heavy moment’ for Latter-day Saints impacted by weekend minibus crash in Lesotho
East Idaho News
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June 24, 2025
The following is a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. SALT LAKE CITY – A minibus carrying young women, ages 12-17, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were traveling to an activity in...
Lesotho National and SA All-Comers Records in sight as Mofolo and Chelangat enter Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
South Africa Today
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June 17, 2025
Following a strong start to the year, Kamohelo Mofolo is confident he’s ready to deliver the fastest 10km performance in Lesotho’s history when he lines up for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 13 July 2025. In the women’s race, former...
Lesotho and South Africa Take a Step Forward in Trade Facilitation: Time Release Study Launched at Maseru & Ficksburg Bridge Border Posts
World Customs Organization
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With the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, Lesotho and South Africa have conducted an end-to-end Time Release Study (TRS) at the Maseru Bridge and Ficksburg Bridge border posts. The TRS...
Dublin native will bring home an award from the 2025 ESPYs
KTVU - California
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Dublin native and Girls4Sports founder Maegha Ramanathan will be winning the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at the ESPYs on July 16th. DUBLIN, Calif. - Maegha Ramanathan from Dublin will be one of three honorees to accept the Billie Jean...
Update: Grieving Latter-day Saints in Lesotho mourn with country devastated from crash that killed and injured young women
Deseret News - Utah
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June 23, 2025
Members of the Maputsoe Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were reeling Sunday when they met for their weekly sacrament service, one day after a multi-vehicle crash killed more than half a dozen of the branch’s Young Women....
Minibus crash in Lesotho claims lives of LDS Young Women and local leaders
East Idaho News
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June 22, 2025
LESOTHO (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints confirms that a multi-vehicle crash in the country of Lesotho claimed the lives of several Young Women and local church leaders in the area. A post from the Church confirms the group...
Political party funding | Unmasking the political blessers
eNCA
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JOHANNESBURG - The Electoral Commission is hosting its first Political Funding symposium. It comes four years after the implementation of the Political Funding Act. It also comes after the National Assembly approved the doubling of thresholds for...
Multivehicle crash in Lesotho claims lives of Latter-day Saint young women, leaders
KSL - Utah
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LESOTHO — A minibus carrying young women and local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was involved in a multivehicle collision while traveling to a youth activity in the Kingdom of Lesotho on Saturday, resulting in the loss...
When a future king charmed Durban
IOL
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Mark Levin|Published 7 hours ago 7min On a warm winter morning at precisely 10am, a special royal train arrived at Berea Road station in Durban. From his carriage the heir to the British throne, Edward the Prince of Wales, emerged in military...
Why was Meghan Markle even at the polo? The two awkward polo incidents which left viewers confused about her presence
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
Despite her previous career as a successful actress, it seems Meghan Markle is not as comfortable on stage as a royal. On two separate occasions Meghan has found herself 'stuck in the middle' while on stage presenting awards at the polo. Body...
"You don't have time to whine": Woman shows perfect winter travel plans for day trip to Lesotho
Briefly
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June 20, 2025
A travel content creator shared detailed plans for the perfect winter day trip to AfriSki in Lesotho, including costs, border requirements and activity options The woman revealed that the entire adventure costs around R2,900 for two people,...
34 Law Enforcement Officers Complete Senior Command and Staff Course
KT Press Rwanda
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June 20, 2025
1 Thirty-four senior police officers from nine African countries graduated on Friday, June 20, from the National Police College (NPC) after successfully completing the one-year Police Senior Command and Staff Course (PSCSC). This 13th PSCSC intake...
Lesotho’s lifeline to Joburg
Engineering News
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In the highlands of Mokhotlong, Lesotho, the Khubelu and Mabunyaneng bridge projects are rising not only through shrewd engineering, but because of critical collaboration between Lesotho and South Africa that will ensure sustainable water supply...
“Ministers not corrupt” – Matekane
Lesotho Times
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June 11, 2025
…challenges anyone with evidence to present it so he can fire them Mohloai Mpesi PRIME Minister, Sam Matekane, has dared anyone with tangible evidence of corruption against his ministers to come forward so that he can immediately fire them and get...
IEC chair Mosotho Moepya shortlisted for another seven-year term
BusinessLIVE
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A panel chaired by chief justice Mandisa Maya has published the list of 12 candidates who have been shortlisted for interviews 19 June 2025 - 13:59 by SINESIPHO SCHRIEBER Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) chairperson Mosotho Moepya has been...