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493-carat 'Letseng Legacy' up for auction
Topix - Friday, November 09, 2007
p> The world's 18th-largest rough diamond, which was recovered from the Letseng le Terai Mine in Lesotho this past September, now has a new name: The "Letseng Legacy." The 493-carat white diamond will be auctioned ... via National Jeweler ... more
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UN Agriculture Fund Announces $8.7 Million Programme
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, November 07, 2007
he United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today announced the launch of an $8.7 million programme aimed at helping some 37,000 poor rural people in Lesotho have better access to financial ... more
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Uganda: Americans to Handle Corruption Cases - AllAfrica.com
Topix - Tuesday, November 06, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"When Republic Of Uganda registries advancement in controlling corruption, it stand ups higher opportunities of getting up to about $500m" TWO American advisors will help the Government fighting corruption. Sheri Randazzo and R. Manthipragade are from the United States Department of Justice. via Media Needle... more
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Prince Harry visits AIDS orphans in Lesotho
Topix - Monday, November 05, 2007
p> Johannesburg/Maseru - Britain's Prince Harry was in the tiny southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho on Monday to discuss aid projects, a statement from his charity Sentebale said. via Earth Times ... more
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Thabo Mbeki: The Untold Tragedies - A brother sacrificed
Topix - Sunday, November 04, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"One of them, at least, was very high up - as high as you can go - in the Lesotho military in the '90s" BROTHER: Thabo Mbeki's brother, Jama, in 1969. He was killed in Lesotho in 1982. via Sunday Times ... more
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Cuba Visit Satisfies Lesotho King
Topix - Friday, October 26, 2007
p> Havana, Oct 26 King of Lesotho Letsie III is expected to conclude Friday his first official visit to Cuba, where he held top-level talks with the aim of enhancing bilateral ties. via Prensa Latina ... more
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Read Now
Topix - Thursday, October 25, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"For each of the first two years of service, volunteers are eligible for a cancellation of 15 percent of Perkins loans. We also receive a readjustment allowance at the end of our service." Peace Corps volunteer off to Africa Keith Gedamke / The Item Megan Kittle... more
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Saint Pancras of Shame
Topix - Wednesday, October 24, 2007
p> Quick Quiz: What does the above picture show: a. a cycle stand at the Central Post Office in Ulan Bator, Mongolia b. car park at Moshoeshoe International Airport, Maseru, Lesotho c. warehouse at the Calcutta ... via Velorution ... more
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Lesotho King Arrives in Cuba Today
Topix - Monday, October 22, 2007
p> Havana, Oct 22 King Letsie III, Head of State of the Kingdom of Lesotho, is due to arrive in Cuba Monday leading an extensive delegation of ministers and top officials from his country. via Prensa Latina ... more
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FAO rural markets offer hope to farmers in drought-stricken Lesotho
Topix - Friday, October 19, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"FAO has a mandate to respond to agricultural emergencies. In this case drought was the trigger" Mosala, Lesotho -Julius Ncheche has seen many things in his 68 years, but he can't remember such a terrible drought as the one which blighted Lesotho's most recent harvest. ... more
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With UNICEF Backing, Lesotho Launches Anti-Measles Drive
allAfrica.com - Friday, October 19, 2007
ith financial backing from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Government of Lesotho has launched a major drive against measles that aims to reach nearly a quarter of a million children under the age of ... more
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Thabane pressures Lesotho leaders
Topix - Friday, October 19, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"We have no problem with the election results. They have won but they should not take what is not due to them" Lesotho's opposition leader on Thursday vowed to lead a campaign of mass protests to force new elections if the government fails to agree to... more
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Commonwealth Supports University Education
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Secretariat experts have devised a strategic plan to help Lesotho's National University identify areas of development, academic excellence and ... more
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Graff opens up its cache of the rarest diamonds
Topix - Monday, October 08, 2007
p> Today, Graff takes pride in unleashing the most important stones ever found. United Arab Emirates: 24 minutes ago The purveyor of the most fabulous diamond jewellery in the world, the House of Graff has been ... via AME Info ... more
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MALAWI: La Ni a puts country on flood alert
Topix - Friday, October 05, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"We cannot directly attribute this to global warming or climate change because we are ... in a situation where we have already experienced changes in climate." Malawi's Department of Meteorological Services predicts that the development of a weak La Nina phenomenon in the eastern Pacific Ocean... more
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Country profile: Lesotho
Topix - Wednesday, October 03, 2007
p> The Kingdom of Lesotho is made up mostly of highlands where many of the villages can be reached only on horseback, by foot or light aircraft. via BBC ... more
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UN Should 'Incalcate Democracy', Says Govt
allAfrica.com - Tuesday, October 02, 2007
he United Nations should strive "to aggressively inculcate the culture of democracy in all nations" and discourage losing parties from using unlawful means to contest election results, Lesotho's Deputy Prime Minister told the General Assembly ... more
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African Fesivals and Events in October
Topix - Monday, October 01, 2007
p> There are lots of big festivals happening in Africa this October. If you happen to be in Malawi , the Lake of the Stars Festival is back on. via About.com ... more
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Lesotho sets a good example for Africa
Topix - Saturday, September 29, 2007
p> Foreign observers and participants from African countries, including the DRC, Zimbabwe and Swaziland, say Lesotho is setting a good example for Africa. via SABC News ... more
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Lesotho tries to resolve post election tension
Topix - Friday, September 28, 2007
p> A three day congress aimed at resolving the post election conflict between political parties in Lesotho draws to a close in Maseru today. via SABC News ... more
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