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Host union, Lesotho emerged winners of the Rugby Africa Regional Sevens tournament
African Press Organization
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September 4, 2019
Lesotho Rugby Union played host to Mozambique and Eswatini Rugby Unions for the second edition of Rugby Africa (http://www.RugbyAfrique.com/) Sevens, Southern Region. The tournament was held in the Tabaseka District of the Kingdom of Lesotho. The...
Merck Foundation provides their first ‘Health Media Training’ in partnership with the First Lady of the Kingdom of Lesotho
African Press Organization
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October 4, 2019
Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com) Calls for Applications for Media Recognition Awards to break infertility stigma; Merck Foundation partners with The First Lady of the Kingdom of Lesotho to underscore their commitment to build healthcare...
Japan to provide food assistance to 180,000 primary school learners in Lesotho
African Press Organization
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October 1, 2019
Download logo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes the Japanese Government contribution of JPY200,000,000 (equivalent to about US$ 1,860,000) that will enable WFP to strengthen food assistance to some 180,000 primary school...
Kingdom of Lesotho : Technical Assistance Report—Government Finance Statistics Mission (January 14–25, 2019)
International Monetary Fund
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November 4, 2019
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept. Publication Date: November 4, 2019 Electronic Access: Download PDF. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: In response to a request from the authorities and as...
Jaideep Sarkar concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Lesotho
African Press Organization
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September 4, 2019
Download logo Shri Jaideep Sarkar (IFS:1987), presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of South Africa, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Lesotho, with residence in...
Introducing Thupa Mediherb: Lesotho’s First Marijuana Supply Store Offering Exceptionally Affordable Prices
EIN Presswire
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July 12, 2019
As the country’s first cultivator supplier, Thupa Mediherb provides all supplies necessary for cultivation and offers convenient online ordering options. MIAMI, FL, USA, July 12, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Thupa Mediherb is pleased to announce...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom of Lesotho
International Monetary Fund
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May 2, 2019
On April 26, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Kingdom of Lesotho. Over the past decade, capital intensive projects and government consumption have driven growth...
UAE, Lesotho accelerating cooperation
African Press Organization
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February 22, 2019
Prospects for fostering cooperation between the UAE and Lesotho have been discussed by the UAE Ambassador to Pretoria, Mahash Saeed Al Hamli, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Lesego Makgothi,...
Home Affairs Minister Dr Siyabonga Cwele and Lesotho Home Affairs Minister Mr Tsukutlane Au conclude a successful bilateral meeting on areas of mutual interest
African Press Organization
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January 28, 2019
Download logo Home Affairs Minister Dr Siyabonga Cwele and Lesotho Home Affairs Minister Mr Tsukutlane Au today held a successful bilateral meeting on areas of mutual interest, for the benefit of the people of both countries. The meeting took...
Kingdom of Lesotho : 2019 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Kingdom of Lesotho
International Monetary Fund
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May 2, 2019
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Publication Date: May 2, 2019 Electronic Access: Free Full Text. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: A four-party coalition government took office in June 2017...
Trump places highest tariff on African country
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from multiple African nations, with Lesotho receiving the steepest penalty at 50%. Trump unveiled the measures on Wednesday as part of his “Liberation Day” trade...
African Union Summit: African Development Bank President Adesina holds bilateral meetings with H.M. King of Lesotho and President of Madagascar
African Press Organization
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February 11, 2019
Download logo African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi Adesina, held several high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. Adesina met with His Excellency Andrei...
U.S. Government Strengthens Support to Lesotho’s Battle against HIV/AIDS
African Press Organization
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October 11, 2018
Download logo In Maseru today, the United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the government of Lesotho signed a five-year bilateral Development Objective Grant Agreement to provide the Framework...
Lesotho: IMF Staff Completes 2015 Article IV Mission
International Monetary Fund
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September 2, 2015
Press Release No. 15/398 September 2, 2015 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not...
Africa: Kingdom of Lesotho National Day
U.S. Department of State
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October 4, 2018
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, it is my honor to send best wishes to the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho on your Independence Day. The United States and Lesotho have a long history of partnership, including a...
Kaneh Bosm Engages Leading Lesotho Based Infrastructure and Development Firm
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 12, 2018
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaneh Bosm BioTechnolgy Inc. (CSE:KBB)(FWB:8K51)(OTC:KNHBF)(“Kaneh Bosm” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Volare, a leading Lesotho based infrastructure...
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Lesotho
International Monetary Fund
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September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018 Lesotho has been experiencing an economic shock resulting from a decline in revenues from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). The authorities and the mission made significant progress in their discussions on policies that...
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Southern Africa Office launches Zambia STEPS Profile and Country Profiles for Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe
African Press Organization
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August 15, 2018
Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Southern Africa Office (SA) launched the Zambia STEPS Profile and the Country Profiles (CPs) for Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe in Lusaka. The Secretary to Treasury (Zimbabwe) and...
Kingdom of Lesotho : Technical Assistance Report-Government Finance Statistics
International Monetary Fund
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October 3, 2018
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept. Publication Date: October 3, 2018 Electronic Access: Free Full Text. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: In response to a request from the authorities and as...
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Meet with the Kingdom of Lesotho Mediation Facilitation Team
African Press Organization
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July 20, 2018
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 20 July 2018, meet with the Kingdom of Lesotho South African Development Community (SADC) Mediation Facilitation team led by former Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa , Judge Dikgang...