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His Majesty King Letsie III poses with former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and officials following discussions on the $6.2 billion Project Kobong hydropower and AI data centre deal between Lesotho and Convalt Energy. | Photo: U.S. Embassy Maser
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Lesotho signs $6.2bn energy and AI data centre deal with US firm

Maseru - Lesotho has signed a binding agreement with United States-based Convalt Energy for a $6.2 billion hydropower and artificial intelligence data centre...

Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara delivers the government's condolences to the family of Tsepo Maine at their home in Ha Maine, Mafeteng, following the deaths of his two young children. Photo by LENA
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Lesotho govt pledges support to family of slain children

The Government of Lesotho has pledged to support the family of Tsepo Maine of Ha Maine in Mafeteng following the deaths of his...

Clifford Tar, known as "Mr Lifesaver," alongside the three shepherds who helped him carry a critically ill pregnant woman on a stretcher through snow at Moteng Pass during Thursday's dramatic rescue operation. | Photo: LENA
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Lesotho hero walks through snow to rescue stranded ambulance patients

Maseru - A humanitarian from Botha-Bothe in Lesotho walked through heavy snow at Moteng Pass on Thursday to rescue patients stranded after their...

A Dangote crude oil tank is seen inside the Dangote Industries oil refinery and fertilizer plant site in the Ibeju Lekki district of Lagos, Nigeria March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo
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Dangote refinery hits 700,000 barrels per day in capacity test

Lagos - Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day following a performance...

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto address the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, bringing together government and business leaders to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries. | Photo: X/@PresidencyZA
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SA, Kenya push for deeper trade ties at Midrand business forum

Pretoria - South Africa and Kenya are deepening trade, investment and industrial cooperation as the two countries position themselves to drive Africa's economic...

Africa at the Union Buildings in Tshwane." 03:40 President Cyril Ramaphosa meets one-on-one with Kenyan President William Ruto ahead of official bilateral talks at the Union Buildings in Tshwane during the State Visit to South Africa. | Photo: X/@CyrilRamaphosa
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Ramaphosa, Ruto say Africa is shaping the global agenda

Pretoria - South Africa and Kenya have rejected the idea that Africa is a bystander in a rapidly changing global order, with Presidents...

South Africa's Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola stands alongside his Kenyan counterpart as Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto look on during the State Visit in Pretoria. | Photo: X/@WilliamsRuto
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SA, Kenya sign six new cooperation deals

Pretoria - South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development,...

Kenyan President William Ruto and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speak during the official welcome ceremony for Ruto's state visit, aimed at deepening economic, political, and strategic ties, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Alet Pretorius
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Ramaphosa, Ruto vow to deepen SA-Kenya ties

Pretoria - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa and Kenya's commitment to deeper economic cooperation, regional integration and strengthening Africa's...