Lesotho
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:33:25 GMTLesotho Joins Senegal, Zambia in Dropping 'Unfair' Tax Treaty After Mauritius Leaks
[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] Officials in Lesotho had joined a chorus of African authorities complaining that agreements with tax haven Mauritius were bleeding their governments of much-needed tax revenue.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:05:46 GMTA Young Woman of Strength
[E.G. Pediatric Aids Foundation] 'Mantsoboi Motlokoa was puzzled to Test HIV positive at the age of 16 because she had not indulged in sex before. While she was still coming to terms with her status, something prompted her to review her late mother's...
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:21:33 GMTDreams Empowers Girls
[E.G. Pediatric Aids Foundation] My Name Is Malehlohonolo Phakisi. I Am a 22-Year-old woman living with HIV in Maseru, Lesotho. When my HIV status was disclosed to my classmates, I was stigmatized and discriminated against. This made me lonely.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:31:48 GMTThe Spirit, Life and Art of Tsepo Tshola, Pastor of South African Pop
[The Conversation Africa] I grieve to start this way. No sooner had I struggled to find some means to say my goodbyes to Mabi Thobejane and Steve Kekana, than South African music lost singer and composer Tsepo Tshola.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:31:41 GMTRemembering Tsepo Tshola, Lesotho's Musical Giant
[New Frame] The artist dubbed The Village Pope for the way he preached against racism and the evils of addiction has died after half a century of making music.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:37:36 GMTGovt Implementing Programmes to Promote Disabled Persons' Rights - Minister Doti
[Lesotho Times] Four months after the enactment of the landmark Persons with Disability Equity Act of 2021, the real work has begun in earnest to ensure persons with disabilities fully enjoy their rights, the Minister of Social Development, 'Matebats...
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:08:17 GMTThe Village Pope Has Passed - Remembering Tsepo Tshola, Lesotho's Musical Giant
[This is Africa] For over 50 years Tshola was loved by audiences around the world for his rich baritone voice, which he used to inspire and to speak political truths.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:48:59 GMTThe Village Pope Has Passed - Remembering Tsepo Tshola, Lesotho's Musical Giant
[The Conversation Africa] "It's the love of what I'm doing that's kept me in the business," declared singer and composer Tsepo Tshola, who passed away in Lesotho on July 15, aged 68.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:20:20 GMTLegendary Musician Tshepo Tshola Dies
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The country is saddened by news of the passing of Lesotho-born jazz musician and songwriter Tsepo Tshola, popularly known as the Village Pope.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:59:04 GMTMosotho Jazz Musician Tsepo Tshola Dies After Contracting Covid-19
[Lesotho Times] Mosotho jazz musician Tshepo Tshola has died.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:38:15 GMTStrong and Courageous Because of Adolescent-Friendly Services
[E.G. Pediatric Aids Foundation] Paballo 'Mota, 20, is a student living in Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho. Two years ago, Paballo's health began to deteriorate.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:48:24 GMTLesotho Stun Zambia As South Africa Edge eSwatini at Cosafa Cup
[Cosafa] Lesotho claimed their first ever outright victory over defending champions Zambia in the COSAFA Cup with a come-from-behind 2-1 success on Thursday that has thrown Group A wide open at the regional showpiece tournament in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:07:10 GMTUnleashing the Potential of the Wool and Mohair Cottage Industry
[Lesotho Times] WOOL and mohair cottage industries were established in the late 1800s. The major objective of their establishment was to conserve the original art and also to sustain the traditional skills of weaving and hand crafted articles for loc...
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:12:11 GMT11 Basotho Illegal Miners Confirmed Dead in SA
[Lesotho Times] ELEVEN of out 20 illegal miners, whose bodies were last week discovered at Orkney Mine in South Africa's North West Province, have been positively identified as Basotho.
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:14:45 GMTDiplomats' Booze Saga Deepens
[Lesotho Times] Five politicians namely, 'Matsepo Ramakoae, Lehlohonolo Moramotse, Monyane Moleleki, Mahali Phamotse and former first lady 'Maesaiah Thabane, have been implicated in the illegal trade in alcohol which resulted in the recent expulsion ...