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Tragic Accident Involving Church Members in the Kingdom of Lesotho
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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A minibus carrying young women, ages 12-17, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was traveling to an activity in Maseru, Lesotho, South Africa. They were involved in a three-vehicle collision on Saturday where the...
Tourism sector engages in revolutionary dialogue
Informative
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June 25, 2025
. . . as country seeks to develop national strategy By: Kananelo Maphenchane Maseru In order to reshape and improve Lesotho’s tourism regionally and internationally, the ministry of tourism and the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation held a...
Lesotho Post Bank Opens New Branch In Mokhotlong
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE Lesotho Post Bank opened a new branch in Khalahali, Mokhotlong town, last week. Prime Minister Sam Matekane, who officiated at the opening ceremony, commended the bank for bringing services closer to the people of...
It’s ‘a very heavy moment’ for Latter-day Saints impacted by weekend minibus crash in Lesotho
East Idaho News
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June 24, 2025
The following is a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. SALT LAKE CITY – A minibus carrying young women, ages 12-17, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were traveling to an activity in...
Update: Grieving Latter-day Saints in Lesotho mourn with country devastated from crash that killed and injured young women
Deseret News - Utah
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June 23, 2025
Members of the Maputsoe Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were reeling Sunday when they met for their weekly sacrament service, one day after a multi-vehicle crash killed more than half a dozen of the branch’s Young Women....
Starlink rolls out its high-speed internet service in Lesotho, now in 24 African countries
Technext
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June 23, 2025
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially launched in Lesotho. The rollout follows the granting of a 10-year operating licence on April 14, 2025, by Lesotho’s communications regulator, enabling...
Minibus crash in Lesotho claims lives of LDS Young Women and local leaders
East Idaho News
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June 22, 2025
LESOTHO (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints confirms that a multi-vehicle crash in the country of Lesotho claimed the lives of several Young Women and local church leaders in the area. A post from the Church confirms the group...
Multivehicle crash in Lesotho claims lives of Latter-day Saint young women, leaders
KSL - Utah
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LESOTHO — A minibus carrying young women and local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was involved in a multivehicle collision while traveling to a youth activity in the Kingdom of Lesotho on Saturday, resulting in the loss...
Lesotho National and SA All-Comers Records in sight as Mofolo and Chelangat enter Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
South Africa Today
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June 17, 2025
Following a strong start to the year, Kamohelo Mofolo is confident he’s ready to deliver the fastest 10km performance in Lesotho’s history when he lines up for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 13 July 2025. In the women’s race, former...
"You don't have time to whine": Woman shows perfect winter travel plans for day trip to Lesotho
Briefly
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June 20, 2025
A travel content creator shared detailed plans for the perfect winter day trip to AfriSki in Lesotho, including costs, border requirements and activity options The woman revealed that the entire adventure costs around R2,900 for two people,...
Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
HuffPost UK
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June 20, 2025
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
Lesotho issues warning as snow blocks highland roads
SABC News
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June 12, 2025
Most of Lesotho’s highland areas are still not reachable due to heavy snowfall. The Disaster Management Authority has issued a warning alerting travellers to delay their travel plans or consult relevant officers for advice. The meteorology...
Travel ban blow: African athletes and fans locked out of U.S. events
Briefly
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June 7, 2025
While the U.S. government has guaranteed entry for athletes competing in major events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, there is uncertainty around training camps, smaller tournaments, and participation in U.S.-based clubs Citizens from...
Spain, Greece and other holidaymakers may need extra document
Liverpool Echo
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June 13, 2025
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:52, 13 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece and other countries may need to obtain an extra document if they want to drive while abroad. And if you fail to apply for a permit, you could land...
First travelers enter Serbia with eVisa
eKapija
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, Marko Djuric, and the Director of the Office for Information Technology and Electronic Government, Mihailo Jovanovic, welcomed the first travelers who entered Serbia with...
Snow hits Eastern Cape: Road closures, travel restrictions in place
Polokwane Review & Polokwane Observer
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June 10, 2025
The South Africa Weather Service issued warnings for very cold, wet and windy conditions, including snow in several parts of the country. As icy and snowy weather conditions grip parts of South Africa, roads in the Eastern Cape remain precarious,...
Snow hits parts of South Africa: Road closures, travel restrictions in place [PICS]
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 10, 2025
The South Africa Weather Service issued warnings for of very cold, wet and windy conditions, including snow in several parts of the country. As icy and snowy weather conditions grip parts of South Africa, roads in the Eastern Cape remain...
Ugboma becomes first Nigerian winner of Mister Tourism Africa
The Sun Nigeria
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June 6, 2025
By John Ogunsemore A tourism advocate, Fabian Arinze Ugboma has emerged Mister Tourism Africa 2024/2025, making history as the very first Nigerian male to win the coveted continental title. The Miss Tourism Africa and Mister Tourism Africa is the...