Lesotho News

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

“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

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

“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

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

“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 looks at the volunteer handbook given to her by the Peace Corps for her two year stay in Namibia recently. via The Item

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

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

“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. via NewsRoom

“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 talks to settle a dispute over the allocation of parliamentary seats. via Independent Online

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

“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 could lead to flooding across the greater part of the country. via AlertNet

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

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

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

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

“WFP's primary role is to ensure that people facing severe food shortages receive enough food to keep them healthy and alive until the next harvest”

Main Category: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News Article Date: 26 Sep 2007 - 19:00 PDT newsletters The United Nations World Food Programme has completed a historic purchase by buying maize directly from a ... via Medical News Today