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Tuesday, December 9Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2008. There are 22 days left in the year.
Source : Topix.net | 02-Dec-2008 04:49
Former county residents appointed as missionaries
Jim and Teresa Flora were recently appointed as missionaries with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Source : Topix.net | 01-Dec-2008 12:37
Poverty is a tough foe in AIDS battle
The image of sick and dying children at the Morija public hospital in the south African nation of Lesotho is not one Sherri Brown will ever forget.
Source : Topix.net | 29-Nov-2008 12:23
South Africa/Lesotho: Amajita Thrash Lesotho
Amajita started the 2008 Metropolitan COSAFA Under-20 Championship with a bang when they walloped Lesotho 4-0 in an almost one sided game played at Absa Stadium in the opening fixture of the annual tournament.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 22:40
Lesotho/South Africa: Lesotho 'Ready' for Amajita
Lesotho's Under-20 national team, Amajita's opponents in the opening game at the Cosafa Metropolitan Youth Championships put the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of their trip to Kimberley by beat Swaziland 4-1 at Somhlolo National.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 07:05
City's Travelin' Man cares for world's poor
I'm Just a Travelin' Man could be Paul Drager's theme song except that Stevie Wonder sang about no goal and no plan while Drager travels with a definite purpose and a lot of passion.
Source : Topix.net | 27-Nov-2008 12:13
Lesotho Kingdom Foreign Minister in Cuba
Havana, Nov 24 Mohlabi Kenneth Tsekoa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Lesotho, is beginning Monday an official visit to Cuba, on an invitation by his peer Felipe Perez Roque.
Source : Topix.net | 25-Nov-2008 12:10
From the High Mountains to Malealea - Mafeteng, Lesotho
South Africa , Botswana, Zimbabwe, Krger NP, Swaziland, Lesotho Exploring the wild side of Africa including the unknown lands of mountain kingdoms Table of contents Not yet rated rate it Visitors: 1234 - 116 ...
Source : Topix.net | 22-Nov-2008 14:17
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Source : Topix.net | 22-Nov-2008 04:29
KTM Ready for Roof of Africa Rally
KTM taking on the Roof of Africa Rally. Every year, for 40 years now more than 200 motorcycle riders have come to Lesotho, a tiny kingdom within South Africa.
Source : Topix.net | 19-Nov-2008 22:39
Royal visitor for gallery opening
A 3.5m landscape gallery and visitor centre featuring works by Picasso, Lowry and Rembrandt has opened its doors in St David's in Pembrokeshire.
Source : Topix.net | 17-Nov-2008 02:14
Royal visitor in Caerphilly
IT'S not every day you get to meet an African king. But, for pupils at St Cenydd Comprehensive School in Caerphilly, the honour of meeting royalty arrived in the form of His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho.
Source : Topix.net | 15-Nov-2008 01:53
Mamatsoele Leseo who has HIV
More than one in five adults in the tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho is HIV-positive, making it one of the countries worst hit by the Aids pandemic.
Source : Topix.net | 13-Nov-2008 01:40
SADC allows Mugabe to dictate terms at summit
SADC leaders at the extraordinary summit on Zimbabwe allowed Robert Mugabe to dictate the terms, giving him the coveted backing of the regional bloc, Newsreel learned on Monday.
Source : Topix.net | 11-Nov-2008 01:27
Lesotho Aids diary: In graphics
The southern African nation of Lesotho has the third highest rate of HIV prevalence in the world.
Source : Topix.net | 10-Nov-2008 12:45
Dubai hosts historic diamond unveiling
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and Letseng Diamonds today hosted the historic unveiling of the 478 carat white diamond recovered at Letseng Mine in Lesotho in September 2008.
Source : Topix.net | 09-Nov-2008 15:44
Lesotho Aids diary: Counselling co-ordinator
The BBC is following the lives of seven people from the community of St Rodrigue, in Lesotho, who will share their hopes and fears as they each struggle to live with and work through the country's HIV/Aids ...
Source : Topix.net | 07-Nov-2008 15:23
Lesotho Aids diary: Orphan
The BBC is following the lives of seven people from the community of St Rodrigue, in Lesotho, who will share their hopes and fears as they each struggle to live with and work through the country's HIV/Aids ...
Source : Topix.net | 06-Nov-2008 18:38
Lesotho runner dominates Soweto marathon race
Same results, just a different race. The dominance of South African long distance road races by the international brigade continued as Maseru-based Moeketsi Mosuhli crossed the line at the Elkah Stadium, Soweto ...
Source : Topix.net | 03-Nov-2008 05:06
Milpitas High School Leo Club builds two African libraries
Members of the Milpitas High School Leo Club, under the student leadership of co-Presidents Bruce Tayag and Omair Khan, and with the guidance of their faculty adviser, Lion Diane Kung, completed a book drive to ...
Source : Topix.net | 31-Oct-2008 14:47
Mission to investigate Kenyan nurses situation in Lesotho
The government will send a four member fact finding mission to the Kingdom of Lesotho to investigate the status of Kenyan nurses posted there in September.
Source : Topix.net | 29-Oct-2008 14:11
Lesotho: Journalist Sentenced to Two Years in Jail With Option of a Fine for Sedition
Media Institute of Southern Africa PRESS RELEASE On 22 October 2008 the High Court of Lesotho sentenced broadcast journalist Thabo Thakalekoala to two years in prison for sedition or alternatively a fine of ...
Source : Topix.net | 25-Oct-2008 18:12
Lesotho: Journalist Sentenced to Two Years in Jail With Option of a Fine for Sedition
On 22 October 2008 the High Court of Lesotho sentenced broadcast journalist Thabo Thakalekoala to two years in prison for sedition or alternatively a fine of M200 (US$18).
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Oct-2008 20:55
Lesotho: Harvest Fm Radio Station Back On Air
On 22 October 2008, Harvest FM hit the airwaves again after three months of suspension by the broadcasting regulator. Station manager Malichaba Lekhoaba appeared on the morning "Rise and Shine programme" to give a background on the recent run-in the radio station had with the broadcasting regulator.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Oct-2008 08:56
Four Deloitte employees in fatal plane crash
Four of the six people who died when their aircraft crashed in Germiston on Tuesday shortly after taking off from Rand Airport, east of Johannesburg, were employees of Deloitte, the company said.
Source : Topix.net | 22-Oct-2008 11:49
From Champagne to Fanta
Living in Lesotho with close access to South Africa I often find myself often moving between multiple worlds.
Source : Topix.net | 20-Oct-2008 11:48
ZIMBABWE: All aboard for a 2,500km shopping trip
The bus route between South Africa, the continent's largest economy, and Zimbabwe, the world's fastest shrinking economy outside of a war zone, is a crucial lifeline for people faced with increasing food ...
Source : Topix.net | 16-Oct-2008 18:26
The Country-Lesotho Qualifier At Essipong
Ghana lost several millions of Cedis when the senior national soccer side, the Black Stars hosted the Crocodiles at the Essipong Stadium in their World Cup decider last Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 12:25
Lesotho: Defunct Weekly Issued Hefty Fine in Defamation Case
A defunct Lesotho weekly, "The Mirror", its editor and EPIC Printers were slapped with a M50 000 (USD $8 000) fine by the High Court of Lesotho on 29 September 2008 for defaming Lesotho Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 09:35
Ghana/Lesotho: Shambles at Lesotho Match in Sekondi
Ghana Football Association chairman Kwesi Nyantekyie has admitted the organisation of Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Sekondi was shambolic but insists that that will not stop the football association from rotating Black Stars games.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 12:29
Black Stars Go Through to Next 2010 Round
Ghana is through to the next round of the 2010 African and World Cup qualifiers after a 3-0 win over Lesotho.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Oct-2008 09:33
Appiah in the Starting Line-Up
The Essipong Stadium is packed to the rafters for Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Oct-2008 09:32
Ghana/Lesotho: Tagoe Feels No Competition
Milovan Rajevac is searching for the right striking force for Ghana's crucial qualifier against Lesotho but the three men he is most likely to choose from say they have no sense of competition.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 20:51
Lesotho/Ghana: Stars Must Be Confident But Cautious - Abedi
Ghanaian legend Abedi Ayew Pele says the Black Stars must be confident but cautious ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 20:50
Ghana/Lesotho: Stars Still Have Hunger - Appiah
Stephen Appiah claims the Black Stars are still hungry for success after a qualifying campaign which has not gone as planned.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 20:49
Mensah Warns Lesotho Will Not Be Easy
Black Stars deputy captain John Mensah has warned his team mates Lesotho will not come easy as they seek all three points on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 15:34
Lesotho's Lessons for the ANC on Forming New Parties
Following Thabo Mbeki's abrupt resignation as South African president last month, there has been much speculation about the possibility and desirability of a new political party emerging from disgruntled ruling party members.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 13:45
Team Invited to Macufe Cup
With domestic football in recess due to the World Cup/Africa Cup of Nations qualifier games this weekend, soccer fans in Free State will not be short of action with the annual Macufe Cup tournament being the centre of attraction in the province on Sunday.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 07:41
Pensions in Lesotho need be shored up by other safety nets
In November 2004, the government of the Kingdom of Lesotho introduced an non-contributory old age pension scheme, in keeping with one of the Millennium Development Goals of poverty alleviation by the year 2015 ...
Source : Topix.net | 08-Oct-2008 07:41
Ghana/Lesotho: It's Destiny Time!
The Ghana Black Stars are close to making their second successive World Cup appearance as they host their Lesotho counterparts in their twin (World\African cup) campaign, at Essipong, this Sunday.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 17:43
Foreign leaders congratulate China on successful space mission
Some foreign leaders have recently extended their warm congratulation to China over the successful mission of the Shenzhou-7 spacecraft.
Source : Topix.net | 07-Oct-2008 16:20
Stars Assemble for Lesotho Clash
Milovan Rajevac took his Black Stars players through their paces for the first time on Monday ahead of their 2010 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 08:36
African, Caribbean and Pacific summit officially opens in Accra
Ghanaian President John Kufuor, who has assumed the chairmanship of the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, on Thursday officially opened the 6th ACP heads of state and government summit in the Ghanian ...
Source : Topix.net | 02-Oct-2008 20:59
Namibia: Drive to Educate Public On Violence
"Violence against women and children is unfortunately still increasing in the country," said the Inspector General of the Namibian Police when he officially opened the country's 15th Women and Child Protection Unit, in Rehoboth on Friday.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 12:08
SA gears up for Heritage Day celebrations
The CEO of National Heritage Council, Sonwabile Mancotywa, says the Musina area in Limpopo - which borders South Africa and Zimbabwe - will be recognised as a shining example of the values of ubuntu.
Source : Topix.net | 28-Sep-2008 11:01
Saturday, October 4
Today is Saturday, October 4, the 278th day of 2008. There are 88 days left in the year.
Source : Topix.net | 26-Sep-2008 10:54