Pope to UN Food and Agriculture Organization: ‘Slogans do not lift people out of poverty’

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 16, 2025 / 09:26 am Pope Leo XIV called for shared responsibility in the face of world hunger during a visit to the Rome headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday. “The...

ZMG-ISUZU LESOTHO OFFICIALLY OPENS

by LENAOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025011 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 16 — Zakhura Motor Group (ZMG) – Isuzu Lesotho on Thursday officially opened its doors to Basotho at an event held at Ha-Thetsane. The event was officiated by Prime Minister Mr....

Argility’s fleet management solution transforms fleet maintenance, inventory management for major mining/logistics entity

Creating a tailored solution to address business challenges. FleetDomain was approached by a major player in South Africa’s mining/logistics arena. The company was seeking a trustworthy, highly experienced supplier capable of helping it to enhance...

LESOTHO UNITES HEALTH FORCES TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS, HUMANS 

by LENAOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025024 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 14 — In a bold move to unify human, animal, and environmental health efforts, Lesotho hosted a high-impact three-day National Bridging Workshop spearheaded by the Ministries of Health,...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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Lesotho permit: A lifeline for Basotho workers facing collapse of textile industry

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced the extension of the Lesotho Exemption Permits by another 18 months. The announcement comes weeks after the arrest of more than 480 undocumented Basotho workers in South Africa. Most of them have...

World Food Day 2025 – FAO 80th Anniversary

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Colleagues and Friends, Good morning from Rome! It is a great honour and a privilege to welcome you to FAO headquarters today in the heart of Rome, the eternal city, as we celebrate World Food Day and FAO’s...

Event commemorating World Food Day and FAO's 80th anniversary held in Rome

FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu (R) shakes hands with Italian President Sergio Mattarella during the event commemorating World Food Day and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s 80th anniversary in Rome, Italy, on Oct,...

Lesotho families, moved to make way for a dam, lose court battle

Five families who were moved to make way for the Mohale Dam in the Lesotho mountains have lost a court battle over compensation. Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) policy is that families who are moved must share compensation with...

Croptober: The Fall Harvest That Shapes The Global Cannabis Industry

"The plowman is broad as the back of the land he is sowing As he dances the circular track of the plow ever knowing That the work of his day measures more than the planting and growing Let it grow, let it grow, greatly yield" - The Grateful Dead,...

LESOTHO LAUNCHES NATIONAL MULTI-SECTORAL MECHANISM TO TACKLE NCDIs

by LENAOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025044 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 10 — In a move to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs), the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the NCDI...

Premier Group buys South Africa food, drinks peer RFG Holdings

Premier Group has announced plans to acquire fellow South African food producer RFG Holdings in a share-swap deal. Owners of RFG stock will get one Premier share for every seven they hold. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business...

Highlights: Super Eagles’ 2-1 Edge Over Lesotho Revives World Cup Hope

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a narrow 2-1 win against Lesotho on Friday, moving them a step closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. This victory may ultimately be decisive for the remainder of their campaign. Troost Ekong converted a...

Pope Leo XIV And World Leaders Mark World Food Day And FAO At 80 In Rome

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today commemorated World Food Day and its 80th anniversary with a landmark event in Rome, reaffirming its enduring mission to end hunger and build resilient agrifood systems across...

SADC CELEBRATES WORLD FOOD DAY

Maseru, Oct.16 — Today, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has joined the global community in commemorating World Food Day 2025 under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” This theme is a powerful reminder...

Country specific analysis of gender and renewable energy in Africa

While the renewables sector in Africa and Asia Pacific report 33% female participation, this number sits at 27% in Europe and North America. But, a country-specific breakdown presents a very stark picture of low levels of meaningful participation...

Today in Africa — October 16, 2025: Four Killed at Raila Odinga Memorial, Joseph Kabila Resurfaces in Kenya, Madagascar’s Junta Defies African Union Suspension

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Europe Pledges $600 Million for Clean Energy Projects in Africa

Africa needs energy. Nearly 600 million Africans—half the continent’s population—are without electricity, largely because of the continent’s limited distribution network, and Africans make up the vast majority of those worldwide without...

THE ECONOMIST: Why Donald Trump’s tariffs are failing to break global trade but still hurting consumers

On April 2 President Donald Trump unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs, holding a board covered in figures showing just how unfairly the world treated America. The numbers were nonsense, but the message was clear: the age of free trade was over....

WFF 2025: Special event boosts momentum for the implementation of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative

Rome – At the World Food Forum 2025 in Rome, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a high-level event to galvanise global efforts to accelerate the implementation and impact of the One Country One Priority...