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Lesotho: IMF Executive Board Completes Second and Third Reviews Under Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Approves Request for Augmentation of Access and US$13.42 Million Disbursement
International Monetary Fund
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April 9, 2012
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the second and third reviews of the Kingdom of Lesotho's economic performance under a program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The Board also...
Africa: United States Concerned Over Escalating Press Intimidation in Lesotho
U.S. Department of State
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July 15, 2016
The United States is deeply concerned about increasing pressure on the media in Lesotho, particularly noting the July 9 shooting of Lesotho Times/Sunday Express Editor Lloyd Mutungamiri. Journalists in Lesotho have expressed concern for their...
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: United States Concerned Over Escalating Press Intimidation in Lesotho
U.S. Department of State
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July 15, 2016
The United States is deeply concerned about increasing pressure on the media in Lesotho, particularly noting the July 9 shooting of Lesotho Times/Sunday Express Editor Lloyd Mutungamiri. Journalists in Lesotho have expressed concern for their...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Oral replies to questions in National Council of Provinces
South African Government
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May 31, 2025
Deputy President Paul Mashatile responds to questions for Oral Reply in the National Council of Provinces On Social Cohesion Honourable Chairperson We have not only welcomed the 2024 South Africa Social Cohesion Index (SASCI) that was released on...
South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland Chevening Scholarships open
African Press Organization
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August 8, 2016
The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships on the Chevening Website from 8 August until 8 November 2016. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who...
Lesotho: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission
International Monetary Fund
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June 27, 2011
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Jiro Honda visited Maseru June 15-28 to conduct discussions on the second review under the program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The mission met with Finance and...
Homestead gardening brings hope as Lesotho seeks to adapt to climate change
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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October 26, 2015
Close-up of a keyhole garden in Morija, Maseru District, Lesotho. 27 October 2015, Leribe, Lesotho - Ask 90-year-old Rammitsane Matela how climate conditions have changed over the years for the farmers in the fields of rural Lesotho and he does...
Water and Sanitation on stable Gauteng water levels
South African Government
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May 22, 2025
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) weekly report on the state of the country's reservoirs indicates that water levels in Gauteng have remained stable, with the Vaal Dam continuing to show steady levels and recording 107.69% this week,...
Africa: United States Concerned Over the Killing of Lesotho's Former Army Commander
U.S. Department of State
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June 27, 2015
The United States is deeply concerned about the fatal shooting on June 25 of former Lesotho Defense Force Commander Maaparankoe Mahao and conveys our heartfelt condolences to his family. We urge the Government of Lesotho to ensure a thorough and...
WTO Secretariat briefs members on Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Fish Fund
World Trade Organization
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May 22, 2025
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Opening the information session on 22 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said: “This session has been organized in response to the calls from many members for collaborative efforts to facilitate the...
Kick4Life is a fast growing initiative in Lesotho which uses football to promote social change
EIN Presswire
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March 2, 2015
The charity has helped various causes in Lesotho including health education, long-term employment, literacy and HIV testing CANAL WINCHESTER, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kick4Life is a fast growing initiative in...
Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 2025
South African Government
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May 21, 2025
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at...
Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
South African Government
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May 20, 2025
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
Diplomats from 53 Nations Unite at U.S. Congress for High-Level Briefing on Diplomacy, Global Security and Cooperation
EIN Presswire
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May 19, 2025
Global leaders reunite at Annual Congressional Briefing on “Diplomacy and Global Leadership: Strengthening Security and Cooperation in a Changing World." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a rare and powerful...
Africa: The United States Congratulates Lesotho on Peaceful Election
U.S. Department of State
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March 2, 2015
The United States congratulates the people of Lesotho for participating peacefully in Lesotho’s snap parliamentary election on February 28. The U.S. Embassy deployed 18 American and Basotho staff as observers to six of Lesotho’s ten districts,...
Minister Dion George: Regional dialogue on revision of biodiversity strategies and action plans
South African Government
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May 19, 2025
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
Infrastructure South Africa hosts the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025, 25 to 27 May
South African Government
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May 16, 2025
The Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at bringing together key stakeholders,...
Minister Gwede Mantashe: South African Diamond Show Dinner
South African Government
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February 6, 2025
Master of Ceremonies, Ms Nozipho Tshabalala Honourable Minister of Natural Resources in Lesotho, Mr Mohlomi Moleko Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina President of the World Diamond Council, Ms Feriel Zerouki...
Africa: Lesotho Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Department of State
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September 2, 2014
The United States remains deeply concerned by uncertainty over the political process and the state of public security in Lesotho’s capital Maseru. We continue to call upon government officials and all parties to reach a resolution through peaceful...
Kingdom of Lesotho: IMF Staff Concludes Visit
International Monetary Fund
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November 26, 2014
Press Release No. 14/542 November, 26, 2014 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...