March 01
South Africa: Re-evaluating Official Opposition Democratic Alliance's Performance
As the May 29, 2024 elections approach, the opposition party "Democratic Alliance" is gearing up for a heated battle to win the minds of prospective voters. With campaign… Read more »
February 10
Lesotho: Top Cop Arrested
A SENIOR police officer has been arrested after he was caught red handed accepting a bribe from a criminal suspect. Read more »
Lesotho: Ministers in Drive to Combat Cervical Cancer
TWO government ministries have announced a major initiative to combat cervical cancer in women and girls. Read more »
Lesotho: Gvt Aims to Raise M5 Million in Back2school Campaign
THE government is expecting to raise M5 million from the corporate sector to support its Back2School drive intended to help vulnerable children in different schools across the… Read more »
Lesotho: Moteane Speaks On the Devastating Impact of Climate Change
as M700 million is urgently required to address damage caused by heavy rains nationwideyet cabinet can only afford M125 million nowsays M2 billion required annually for seven years… Read more »
Lesotho: Civil Servants Issue Ultimatum Over Salaries
...threaten to sue govt if it doesn't meet their demands within a week Read more »
Lesotho: Former Army Chief Denied Bail Again
FORMER Army boss, Tlali Kamoli, has been denied bail again by the High Court. Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Has Lost a Patriot
... mourners eulogize former minister Monyake as a loving man Read more »
Lesotho: World Bank Boss in Lesotho to Assess Projects
The World Bank's Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Victoria Kwakwa, was in Lesotho this week to assess progress in projects funded by the bank. Read more »
Lesotho: Poultry Farmers Cry Foul
... accuse the gvt of destroying their businesses Read more »
November 02, 2023
Lesotho: Snowball Effects of Poultry Ban Adversely Affecting Retailers
RETAILERS and restaurants in Lesotho have been forced to issue notices advising consumers of the lack of chicken products in their outlets while others have already temporarily… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Lesotho: Lesotho Plunges Into Constitutional Crisis
Lesotho has been plunged into a constitutional crisis after the heads of security agencies vowed not to allow Prime Minister Sam Matekane to be toppled in a parliamentary no… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Lesotho: No Confidence Motion Against Prime Minister On Hold
Prime Minister Sam Matekane can heave a sigh of relief for now. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Lesotho: Basotho Trafficked to SA Illegal Mines
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 10 people suspected to have kidnapped and trafficked Basotho to illegal mining operations in Mpumalanga. Read more »
Lesotho: Mexican-American Visual Artist Visits Lesotho
...urges government to support the arts industry Read more »
August 24, 2023
Lesotho: Minet Extends Helping Hand to Senkatana Oncology Clinic
Minet Lesotho has donated electrical appliances and blankets worth M14 200 to Senkatana Oncology Clinic, in celebration of African Women's Month. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Lesotho: Women Speak On Energy Sector Challenges
WOMEN running businesses in the energy sector convened at Avani Maseru on Friday to discuss the many challenges they face in the industry. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Lesotho: Nedbank Injects M350 000 Into Mohakare Golf Classic
NEDBANK Lesotho has injected a whopping M350 000 into this year's edition of the annual Mohokare Golf Classic tournament. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Lesotho: Former PS Nchaka Charged With Fraud
The water ministry's former principal secretary (PS), Malefetsane Nchaka, and two co-accused businessmen, have been released on free bail after appearing before Maseru magistrate,… Read more »
Lesotho: Phamotse, Makhalanyane Challenge Suspension
The High Court is tomorrow expected to hear arguments on whether it should treat as urgent, an application by two Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) legislators, who are challenging… Read more »
Lesotho: Netcare 'Siphoned' M5 Billion From Tšepong
Local shareholders in the Tšepong Consortium, which was tasked with running Lesotho's biggest referral hospital, the Queen 'Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH), never received… Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Ready for New Covid Variant
Lesotho is ready for a new Covid subvariant called XBB should it break out in the country. Read more »
Lesotho: Doom and Gloom Follow Leading Clothing Manufacturer
Global International Garments has once again slashed the already reduced working days of its employees due to dwindling orders for its products. Read more »
Lesotho: Kabi Takes a Swipe At 'White' Detractors
All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, has taken a swipe at 'white' detractors who vilify zama-zamas and the blanketed, gun-toting famo musicians. Read more »
Lesotho: Four Cops Arrested for Accepting Bribe
FOUR police constables have appeared before the Maseru Magistrates' Court for allegedly accepting a M19 000 bribe from suspects who had been found in unlawful possession of a… Read more »