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Lesotho

Former PM Thabane's murder trial derails election campaign

Initially scheduled for March, then postponed to April, the murder trial of former PM Motsoahahe Thomas Thabane and his second wife, Maesiah Thabane, is finally set to resume on 26 July in the Lesotho High Court

Subscribers only Politics 31.05.2022

Vedanta Zinc on the hunt for new CEO

Having been run by a management committee for two years, Vedanta's zinc subsidiary is looking for a new CEO to support its strategy to increase production.

Subscribers only Mining 06.05.2022

Brasilia injects fresh blood into its African diplomatic corps

Neglected since the outset of the Bolsonaro era, Brazil's diplomatic apparatus on the African continent is undergoing a complete overhaul with a reassigning of senior officials to the country's key embassies in southern Africa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.05.2022

Lesotho launches appeal against German Frazer Solar's offensive

The South African judiciary is due to consider, from 16 May to 17 June, Losotho's appeal in the dispute between the state and the German company Frazer Solar. Lesotho is seeking the annulment of the April 2021 order issued by the South Gauteng High Court.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 11.04.2022

Sam Matekane, owner of the Matekane Group of Companies. © @matekanegroup.co.ls/Facebook

Mining magnate Sam Matekane launches his political career

Sam Matekane, a partner in Gem Diamonds' lucrative Lets'eng diamond mine and who is reputed to be the richest man in the Kingdom of Lesotho, is now entering politics, with an eye on the premiership in this October's elections.

Subscribers only Mining 24.03.2022

Former prime minister Motsoahahe Thomas Thabane with his second wife Maesiah Thabane. © Molise Molise/AFP

Diplomats from Dublin to Pretoria keep close watch on former PM Thabane ex-wife's murder trial

The former head of government in Lesotho, Thomas Motsoahae Thabane, is facing charges for his alleged role in the assassination of his wife Lipolelo Thabane in 2017. Since the time of the events, several key witnesses have been opportunely placed on overseas diplomatic appointments.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.03.2022

Volunteers forced to wait before joining International Ukrainian Legion

In Pretoria, the Ukrainian embassy has received many requests from South Africans and neighbouring nationals to join the fight against Russia, yet at the moment there are several obstacles stopping them from going.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 17.03.2022

Josias van Zyl inches towards compensation for sunken diamonds

Josias van Zyl has won the latest battle in the legal war he has been waging on Lesotho and South Africa over the loss of his diamond concessions that were submerged thirty years ago when the huge Katse Dam was filled.

Subscribers only Mining 08.03.2022

Russia sanctions accelerate Airbus and Boeing's hunt for African titanium

The world titanium market is in the midst of a major reorganisation following the Russian offensive in Ukraine. African producers of this mineral, which is highly prized by the defence and aerospace industries, are expecting a record year.

Subscribers only Defence, Mining, Commodity traders 04.03.2022

Tracr diamond tracking software battle resumes with De Beers and BCG lawsuit

After more than a year of waiting, a former BCG employee is resuming legal action against the company and De Beers over the development of its Tracr blockchain-based diamond tracking software, which he claims was based on the results of his doctoral research in the field.

Subscribers only Mining 02.02.2022

Portuguese diplomacy's renewal in Africa continues with Luis Brito Câmara

Since 27 December, the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Lusophone and Southern Africa Division has had a new boss: Luis Brito Câmara

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.01.2022

Towards a real SADC parliament in 2022?

The transformation of the SADC parliamentary forum into a fully fledged regional parliament with legislative powers, discussed for years, is expected to be completed by 2022. Behind the scenes, the administrative and legal work is progressing at a rapid pace.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.12.2021

Standard Bank still keen to bankroll fossil fuel industry

Unlike the overwhelming majority of European banks who want to go green and are reluctant to finance oil exploration, South Africa's Standard Bank shows no sign of withdrawing from the oil and gas industry.

Subscribers only Finance, Energy 19.11.2021

Lesotho Highlands Water Project beset by delays amid water crisis

As heads of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project play musical chairs, the bi-national scheme is falling further behind schedule, much to the dismay of South African local authorities.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.10.2021

Katse, one of the dams already completed under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

Elon Musk continues great trek into satellite Internet

The US tech mogul originally from Pretoria, Elon Musk, is working on bringing his services to southern Africa.

Subscribers only Business 06.10.2021

Maseru takes a hard line with diamond producers

Following the recent inauguration of the first diamond mine owned by a Mosotho, the government is looking for an independent diamond valuer to reduce reliance on selling prices decided by the mining companies. It is also considering raising the bar regarding the minimum local shareholding in foreign mining ventures.

Subscribers only Mining 09.09.2021

Richard Griffiths follows in Qatar's footsteps to strengthen Arent Fox's African network

Richard Griffiths from US law firm Arent Fox accompanied his client, the Qatari vice prime minister Al Kuwari, to Burundi's independence day celebrations on 1 July. Griffiths and his law firm are already very well established in Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.07.2021

LSE Consulting negotiates for EU with Zimbabwe and Indian Ocean

The European Union is trying to rework its economic partnership with East and Southern Africa but is struggling to make a mark on the continent.

Subscribers only Business 16.06.2021

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Peace Parks moves for more military management of its transfrontier national parks

Mandela's conservationist NGO is snuggling up to the Dyck Advisory Group, a mine-clearing and anti-poaching company that has also been working to support African police forces. PPF and DAG are looking to expand their work together throughout the southern countries.

Subscribers only Business 14.06.2021

PPF and DAG distribution in the Southern African national parks

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Former PM Thabane's murder trial derails election campaign

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Mining magnate Sam Matekane launches his political career

Diplomats from Dublin to Pretoria keep close watch on former PM Thabane ex-wife's murder trial

Volunteers forced to wait before joining International Ukrainian Legion

Josias van Zyl inches towards compensation for sunken diamonds

Russia sanctions accelerate Airbus and Boeing's hunt for African titanium

Tracr diamond tracking software battle resumes with De Beers and BCG lawsuit

Portuguese diplomacy's renewal in Africa continues with Luis Brito Câmara

Towards a real SADC parliament in 2022?

Standard Bank still keen to bankroll fossil fuel industry

Lesotho Highlands Water Project beset by delays amid water crisis

Elon Musk continues great trek into satellite Internet

Maseru takes a hard line with diamond producers

Richard Griffiths follows in Qatar's footsteps to strengthen Arent Fox's African network

LSE Consulting negotiates for EU with Zimbabwe and Indian Ocean

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Former PM Thabane's murder trial derails election campaign

Vedanta Zinc on the hunt for new CEO

Brasilia injects fresh blood into its African diplomatic corps

Lesotho launches appeal against German Frazer Solar's offensive

Mining magnate Sam Matekane launches his political career

Diplomats from Dublin to Pretoria keep close watch on former PM Thabane ex-wife's murder trial

Volunteers forced to wait before joining International Ukrainian Legion

Josias van Zyl inches towards compensation for sunken diamonds

Russia sanctions accelerate Airbus and Boeing's hunt for African titanium

Tracr diamond tracking software battle resumes with De Beers and BCG lawsuit

Portuguese diplomacy's renewal in Africa continues with Luis Brito Câmara

Towards a real SADC parliament in 2022?

Standard Bank still keen to bankroll fossil fuel industry

Lesotho Highlands Water Project beset by delays amid water crisis

Elon Musk continues great trek into satellite Internet

Maseru takes a hard line with diamond producers

Richard Griffiths follows in Qatar's footsteps to strengthen Arent Fox's African network

LSE Consulting negotiates for EU with Zimbabwe and Indian Ocean

Spotlight Peace Parks moves for more military management of its transfrontier national parks

Libertarians eye Africa to build 'free private cities'

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Peace Parks moves for more military management of its transfrontier national parks

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Copperbelt mineral exports dry up after hike in cross-border tolls