March 13
Lesotho: 'I Was Forced to Implicate Metsing and Mokhosi' - Mphaki
FORMER Military Intelligence (MI) boss, Brigadier Rapele Mphaki, has claimed that he was tortured by the police, forcing him to implicate the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD)… Read more »
Lesotho: Cancer Patients in Dire Need of Blood
THE collaborative effort of the Lesotho Blood Transfusion Service (LBTS) and Care Bond Donor Club (CBDC) has resulted in the collection of 7500 pints of blood. Read more »
Lesotho: Gvt Warns Civil Servants Against Striking
...GS Mokela says COLEPE not recognised under public service laws Read more »
Lesotho: Opposition Leaders Vow to Narrow Ideological Differences
OPPOSITION leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, and Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Machesetsa Mofomobe, say they want to bridge longstanding ideological differences between congress… Read more »
Lesotho: Businesswoman Charged for Trying to Rob Police
LOCAL businesswoman, 'Masibusiso Lebesa, has been charged by the Maseru Magistrates Court for allegedly trying to defraud the then Ministry of Police and Public Safety of M448 000. Read more »
Lesotho: Bangladeshi Community Vows to Help Basotho
BANGLADESHI Association of Lesotho (BAL) President, Ruhul Quddus, has called upon his countrymen to collaborate and assist Basotho in such areas as health and education, among… Read more »
March 12
Lesotho: Mahlala and Nul Join Hands to Improve Education
Businessman, Bothata Mahlala, has through his foundation, inked a deal with the National University of Lesotho to enhance the education sector by establishing a quality assurance… Read more »
Lesotho: SLB Launches Lending Drive
...to help clients achieve their dreams Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho to Host Africa Economic Summit
Lesotho is poised to host the Africa Vision Agenda 2050 Summit (AVA2050) aimed at finding means and ways of uplifting the continent's economy. Read more »
Lesotho: Nedbank Group Achieves Profit Targets
The Nedbank Group has once again achieved a stellar performance, attaining all its targets for the financial year ended 31 December 2023. Read more »
Lesotho: Morai Needs to Devise a Clear Plan to Reform LMPs
Basotho must be relieved that former Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) boss, Holomo Molibeli, has hit the road. Read more »
March 05
Africa: WHO Predicts High Cancer Scourge
Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted globally in 2050, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) like Lesotho likely to bear the biggest brunt. Read more »
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 17
Lesotho: Cervical Cancer Kills 362 Basotho Women Annually
CERVICAL cancer ranks as the most ubiquitous cancer among women between 15 to 44 years of age in Lesotho. It is also one of the leading causes of death among women. Read more »
February 10
Lesotho: Civil Servants Issue Ultimatum Over Salaries
...threaten to sue govt if it doesn't meet their demands within a week 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: Poultry Farmers Cry Foul
... accuse the gvt of destroying their businesses Read more »
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: Former Army Chief Denied Bail Again
FORMER Army boss, Tlali Kamoli, has been denied bail again by the High Court. 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: 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: 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 »
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 »