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𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 - TRC Challenges Gvt on Banning Famo Groups and Appointment of Compol - Fresher sit down and learn - BAP to RFP MP - Letšeng creates media platform for proper engagement
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Maletsunyane Braai Festival, the coolest braai festival in the world #lstwitter
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Sam Matekane walks the talk…
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Sam Matekane hits the ground running. What seemed like unreasonable timelines seems not to be #lesotho
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Snow in November. Mahlasela @visitlesotho #lesotho
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Today in history.
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Reaction after confirmation of winning Thetsane #34 Ms. Nthati Moorosi @RevolutionforP1 Secretary General #LesothoDecides2022
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The Minister of Local Government,Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, @LebonaLephema24 donates school uniform, stationary and sanitay towels to less privileged students in Teyateyaneng. #Lesotho #Lstwitter
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Sam Matekane called for Government fleet “stock - take” because of pictures like these. Nationwide government fleet is rotting away because of system failure and negligence. #lesotho
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[Breaking] @ProfMahao led Basotho Action Party joins the RFP, AD, MEC, LCD, HOPE and BAENA ruling coalition. This a major blow to the opposition bid to oust PM S.Matekane. This is a developing story.
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This is such wonderful move #Lstwitter #lesotho
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His Majesty King Mswati III poses with new SACU Executive Secretary Thabo David Khasipe during a courtesy call today. Photo cred: eSwatini Government
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His Majesty King Letsie III has appointed @SamuelMatekane as Prime Minister of #Lesotho
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Sam Matekane launches Organica Global Brands, pharmaceutical company poised to revolutionize pharmaceutical space. Has Matekane finally answered the big question, Just how much can Lesotho benefit from the cannabis industry? Read the full story on our Sunday 24.10.21 publication
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[Breaking] Commander of LDF makes a shocking statement. Watch full video here
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A man and woman (whose names are known to this publication) have been killed in what is described as hit - style in one of the upmarket restaurant in Maseru CBD. The two were a financial manager and CFO of a growing business in Lesotho. This is a developing story. #Lstwitter
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[PSA] Lesotho Defense Force Rapid Response Team Hotline. Share this numbers with your loved ones and report crime as it happens
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Lerotholi Polytechnic graduations yesterday (12/11/22) #lesotho
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It is done! With The RT. Hon Sekhamane being voted speaker of the 11th parliament, confirms that @SamuelMatekane will be inaugurated as Lesotho’s Prime Minister on 28/10
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Acting Prime Minister, Hon CJ Nthomeng Majara. #lesotho
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Lesotho Wool & Mohair industry generates just under M2billion annually and employs thousands of Basotho. We are the only media house in Lesotho which brings you a detailed market report week.
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[Just In] Min. Public Service has terminated contracts of all PSs due to restructuring. This will reduce PSs from 25 to 14. The 14 new positions will be advertised and candidates be selected on merit. #Lstwitter
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[Picture of the day] If this picture doesn’t make you smile, nothing will. Photo cred: unknown #lstwitter #basotho
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Tonakholo ea Lesotho, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane o sa tsoa fihla boema fofane ba naha ea Namibia, Windhoek, leotong la hae la pele la se ‘muso. #lesotho
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Lesotho’s lack of passports has put the life of this toddler and countless other Basotho in danger. This child was supposed to have gone for a medical operation in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Unfortunately, a month has passed, and they still have not been issued a passport.
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It’s about time that ‘Moteng pass gets two additional lanes to avoid this 👇
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Unconfirmed reports from #Bloemfontein . Basotho hawkers being chased away and their property looted.
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[Sponsored] Judge a man by what he has ACCOMPLISHED, not what he promises to do
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It is done! Rt. Hon Sam Matekane is His Majesty’s government Prime Minister. #Lesotho
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GoL will advertise positions of Principal Secretaries due to redundancy, current PSs are allowed to apply if unsuccessful they’ll receive 3mths worth of cash... Source: Supplied #Lstwitter #lesotho
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BREAKING | Members Lesotho Mounted Police Services have surrounded the house of Basotho National Party leader, Hon. Mofomobe, who says if the police have any issues with him they should call him in not traumatise his kids. This is a developing story.
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[Breaking] Maluti Mountain Brewery is likely to retrench over 40% of its workforce with immediate effect, this comes after Government introduced unsustainable sin taxes. This is developing story. #Lstwitter
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𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐔 𝐏𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐨 Moetapele oa Kobotata Ea Basotho mohlomphehi Nkaku Kabi o phethile moetlo oa Basotho oa ho bolla.
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Sehlabthebe National Park this morning @visitlesotho photocred: @LeqaphelaL
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[Just in] Lesotho Electricity Company has cut electricity supply to majority of Water and Sewage Company sites due unpaid debt of over LSL40million an impeccable source told this publication. Water disruptions have already started in number of towns in Lesotho. #Lstwitter
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[Just In] Minister of Finance & Development Planning , revises alcohol and tobacco levy downwards, from 30% to 15% and 15% to 7.5% respectively.
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His Majesty King Letsie III with Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso at the #Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
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Right Honourable Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, Lesotho’s Prime Minister.
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Government of Lesotho puts a temporary prohibition on all international travel. #Lesotho #Lstwitter
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Commander and Commander In Chief share a light moment. #CreditSuisse
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PS Zally fired!
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His Majesty King Mswati III being welcomed by Lesotho Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara as he arrives in Lesotho for His Majesty King Letsie III's 60th birthday celebration. Courtesy: Eswatini government
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Snow in September. Photo cred: The Highest Pub in Africa - Sani Pass #visitlesotho #lesotho #Snowfall
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Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGSCE) results: 1. Mafeteng 57.6% 2. Qacha' s Nek 57.5% 3. Leribe. 56.1% 4. Thaba Tseka 55.2% 5. Maseru 54.5% 6. Mohale's Hoek 53% 7. Butha Buthe 52% 8. Berea 48.6% 9. Mokhotlong 41.4% 10. Quthing 38.1%
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JUST IN | RFP member of parliament (name withheld for now) and two other men, were arrested by community policing members for stealing livestock in the Maseru South West. This is a developing story. #lesotho #lstwitter
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Ministry of Public Works & Transport has published prices of personalised and discrete licence number. A one numeric licence number will cost a cool M50,000.00
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Sunday 30/10/22 publication. Subscribe now to get your digital copy for FREE+266 62217327 WhatsApp #lesotho
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Ke tlolo ea molao ho mamela ‘mino oa famo
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Disgraced suspended CEO of Naleli Funeral Planners, Thabiso Maliba appeared in Maseru magistrate court, where he’s facing murder charges of Ikhetheng Matabane (Shareholder & CFO) and Tšoana Molefe (Financial Manager). #Lstwitter
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Sunday 16 April 2023 publication. Subscribe now to get your digital copy for FREE on WhatsApp
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Just in | Government of Lesotho outlaws blankets groups.
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Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane delivers his maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly debate. Watch full speech here #UNGA78 #Lesotho
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#Lesotho parliament will discuss private member bill on Reclamation of Lesotho territory. #Lstwitter
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[Just in] @RevolutionforP1 Led Government has appointed below persons as #Lesotho Ambassadors 1. Monyane Moleleki (New Delhi) 2. Ntšioua Sekete (Addis Ababa) 3. Matete Nena (New York) 4. Ntsime Jafeta (Pretoria)
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Picture of the week, #APICA2023 #SelimoThabane . Photo cred: Supplied #Lstwitter
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Thabo Maretlane o phetha moetlo.
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[Breaking] Majority of Lesotho towns which receive water from Water and Sewage Company are without water due to non payment of their electricity bill of M38,000,000.00. This is a developing story
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GoL has established Gov. Assets Search & Recovery Team. It will cover period since 1966 - 2023. #lstwitter
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Motlotlehi Letsie III le mohlomphehi Tonakholo ba beha meqhaka lebitleng la Morena Moshoeshoe 1, mothehi oa sechaba sa Basotho.
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[Breaking]Government Secretary called in for questioning “movie style”. Eye witness tells us that heavily armed LMPS officers and plain clothed individuals stormed his office just after 14:00 this PM. Sources tell us it’s in relation to millions stolen meant to fight covid19.
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[Sponsored] Vote for @RevolutionforP1 candidate for Stadium Area. #voterfp
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JUST IN | Police officers are ordered not be seen in public during places between 2200hrs - 0600hrs if not on duty. #lstwitter
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Maseru magistrate court has releaseD Rethabile Ramoepana on free bail after being found in possession of rock cocaine. Source: LMPS
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Lesotho’s former Prime Minister, Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili’s son, Rethabile Mosisili has passed away.
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JUST IN | The Lesotho Defense Force Commander has stripped Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathibeli Mokhothu, of his bodyguards. This has been verified by the Democratic Congress Secretary General. This is a developing story #lesotho
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Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko confirms that “Zama-Zamas” funds political parties in 🇱🇸
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MKM boss, former ABC legislator and 3 others have been arrested and released on bail after stealing livestock belonging to a Ladybrand farmer. Source: LMPS #lstwitter
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𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝟕𝟑 Hon. Monyane Moleleki turns 73 years old today. He is Lesotho’s longest serving politician, Hon. Monyane has been in parliament since 1993.
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Lesotho wins 4 Gold medals & 2 Silver medals in taekwondo #AUSCRegion5Games Gold winners: Mamotseare Ntute and Teele Mokoena, Mpho Mofammere, and Pakiso Masoetsa. silver medalists: Katleho Moleke and Rethabile Matsoso
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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐋𝐍𝐃𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 The factory shut down after the operators fled without paying employees in December 2023, leaving more than 1200 people without jobs. For further details, look out for our publication on Jan 7, 2024.
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𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 | Warrant of arrest against minister of natural resources, Mohlomi Moleko to be issued shortly. This comes after Moleko refused to hand over deed of sale agreement between @DiamondsLetseng & MMIC, and LHDA & Sun JV contract to the portfolio committee this morning
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Speech From the Throne. From left to right, Min. ICT, Deputy Prime Minister, Min. Finance & Development Planning #lesotho
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Today Lesotho’s prime minister, Sam Ntsokoane Matekane turns 66 years old.
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Today Lesotho’s longest serving prime minister post independence, Dr. Pakalitha B. Mosisili turns 79 years old.
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JUST IN | Central Bank of Lesotho has responded to @HonMofomobe request for information in relation to the cyber attack.
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For Immediate Release | Lesotho Tribune WILL NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE for any event where Lt. General Mojalefa Letsoela is a speaker, due to his recent statements which posed threats to Lesotho’s democracy, constitutional integrity and rule of law. See follow statement below:
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BREAKING | The executive managers of a #Lesotho company providing services to the GoL have just been arrested by what eyewitnesses claim were members of the Lesotho Defense Force. They were arrested after giving their testimony to the Parliament Public Accounts Committee.
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BREAKING | DCEO official (name known to us but withheld) has just been arrested for extorting cash from citizens on threats that they have cases at DCEO and they’ll ensure that the docket goes missing. This official will appear in court on Monday. This is a developing story.
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Botswana politicians are clear!
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JUST IN | Lesotho's esteemed DJ and event organizer, Kopano Alotsi, has passed away due to cancer. Kopano was widely recognized for orchestrating prominent events in Lesotho, such as the "All White Party" and the "Spring Festival," among numerous others.
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Hon Rakuoane has put forth a motion in parliament that seeks to uphold the principles of transparency & ethical governance. This motion addresses a critical aspect of public service—ensuring that MPs, including PM Matekane are not involved in gov contracts
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25 years on the throne
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Sunday 12/02/23 publication. Subscribe now to get your digital copy for FREE on WhatsApp
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[For Immediate Release] @RevolutionforP1 members and all other political parties are allowed to wear their political party regalia during @SamuelMatekane inauguration on the 28/10/22
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Fuel prices to go down tomorrow (4/01/23). Petrol 93&95 decrease by LSL1.60 per litre. Diesel by LSL2.35 and Paraffin by LSL1.30
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Today former Prime Minister, Dr. Moeketsi Majoro turns 61. Happy birthday
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Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema was also in attendance, witnessing a seven months master stroke played by Sam Matekane’s RFP #Lesotho
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Naledi Funeral Planners has issued a press statement announcing that Ikhetheleng Matabane (Shareholder & CFO) and Maserema 'Makong (Finance Manager) were killed and seek to distance themselves from rumours that its CEO is implicated in these killings. #Lstwitter
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Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure & Transport getting ready to depart and observe the damage by storms #ClimateCrisis #lesotho #COP27
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" #Lesotho lacks capacity to generate its own elctricity while LEC does not hold a licence to generate electricity hence it buys from ESKOM and EDM," Sekhantsi - LEWA
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Sam Matekane speech, watch full speech here
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JUST IN | Poultry Producers of #Lesotho petition Prime Minister to lift importation of South African poultry and its associated products into Lesotho.
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BREAKING | Impeccable sources says Lesotho Cabinet is set to be expanded by an additional 4 ministers to accommodate All Basotho Convention (ABC) which is reportedly joining the seven party coalition. This is a developing story
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[Special Report] Read this and more tomorrow at #Lstwitter #lesotho
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In a groundbreaking exposé, we uncover the alarming discrepancies plaguing Lesotho’s diamond industry and the actions of the Ministry of Mines (Now Natural Resources) that could spell disaster for future generations of Basotho.
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Lesotho Prime Minister @MatekaneSam on a one day state visit to the Republic of Namibia
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TODAY IN HISTORY | 41 years ago on the night of 8 December till the morning of 9 December 1982, South African Defense Force killed dozens of Basotho and South Africans in Maseru.
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"We are a political party that does not only give hope to Basotho, but we are committed to offer a deliberate and comprehensive strategy to run gov. Hence, a number of positive strides and signs of success have been witnessed in this short period since the national elections,"
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Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation CEO says he was shot three times. See pictures below. #lesotho
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