El Niño-induced drought raises alarm for livelihoods

•As M2 billion is needed to address food security challenges. •700 000 population reportedly facing food insecurity. •National maize production decreased by 52% By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU- The El Niño weather pattern has been associated with extreme droughts globally, and Lesotho is not spared. The El Niño phenomenon is threatening people’s ability to sustain their […]

STEAM, SEBABATSO champions to represent Lesotho at YouthConnekt

informativenews.co.ls - 06/Nov 12:46

Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – Twenty young Basotho innovators and entrepreneurs are set to participate in the prestigious YouthConnekt...

How Lesala is stepping up for sustainability, environmental change

informativenews.co.ls - 13/Nov 10:54

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane THABA-TSEKA – The United Nations (UN) reports that plastic pollution is a leading cause of land and water...

Compassionate plea for government support to cancer patients facing treatment struggles

informativenews.co.ls - 13/Nov 09:45

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – Cancer is reportedly a disease characterized by the abnormal growth of cells that can spread to...

US$139m needed for drought assistance

zimbabwesituation.com - 09/Nov 05:49

Source: US$139m needed for drought assistance -Newsday Zimbabwe THE World Food Programme (WFP) says it requires US$139 million to effectively support...

Wilderness Launches Emergency Food Relief Initiative Amid Prolonged Drought

botswanaunplugged.com - 07/Nov 10:27

As Southern Africa faces its most severe drought in decades, brought about by an intense El Niño event, millions are experiencing extreme food...

20 Basotho Farmers receive Agricultural Support

informativenews.co.ls - 06/Nov 10:24

By: Mpho Shelile Maseru – To foster agricultural development and tackling food insecurity, the First National Bank (FNB) Lesotho, handed...

Addressing Hunger and Homelessness in Lesotho

informativenews.co.ls - 06/Nov 10:46

By: Mpho Shelile Maseru – No one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. Yet hunger and...

Pension Fund boosts assets by 12.96%

informativenews.co.ls - 13/Nov 10:35

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – The Public Officers Defined Contribution Pension Fund has reported a significant growth in its assets...

Education disrupted as scores of Qacha’s students exit schools for initiation

informativenews.co.ls - 08/Nov 06:07

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane QACHA’S NEK –An alarming 87% dropout rate in rural areas, compared to just 13% in urban places, has emerged as a...

Experts seek more synergy with FG in tackling flood, drought

newslineng.com.ng - 07/Nov 17:27

The Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS) has sought for more collaboration with the Federal Government in tackling flood and drought in...

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