Lesotho

  • Feb 10, 2015
  • 2 min read

Tensions could escalate ahead of Lesotho poll

Tensions will consitue to rise ahead of the highly anticipated poll, but a wider breakdown in order in unlikely

Lesotho
  • Sep 1, 2014
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Lesotho coup could signal South African intervention

Lesotho stability is important for South Africa given water security ties

Lesotho
  • Jun 26, 2014
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Water project deepens Lesotho and South Africa ties

The World Bank yesterday announced a 15.5 million dollar loan approval to help finance the...

Lesotho
  • Jun 20, 2014
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Troop deployments raise Lesotho coup risk

South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane yesterday expressed 'grave concern' over...

Lesotho
  • Aug 14, 2012
  • 7 min read

Southern Africa Customs Union set to survive criticism

The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is the world's oldest functioning customs union, having...

South Africa
  • May 30, 2012
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Lesotho 'crisis' points to South African regional role

Opposition parties in Lesotho today claimed a parliamentary majority coalition sufficient to form...

Lesotho
  • Mar 16, 2012
  • 7 min read

Decade of acute water shortage looms in South Africa

Semi-arid South Africa is poorly endowed with ground water, lacks a major aquifer, and is subject...

South Africa
  • May 24, 2011
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SADC tribunal suspension may worry investors in Africa

Regional civil society groups yesterday criticised SADC's May 20 decision to suspend its...

Africa