October 01, 2022
Lesotho: 'Chinese Mosotho' Defends His Right to Contest Polls
ASPIRING legislator, Zhen Yu Shao, says he has every right to contest the upcoming elections because he is a lawful citizen of Lesotho. Such is his patriotism that he claims to… Read more »
Lesotho: Death Knell for Reforms
THE Court of Appeal has upheld last week's Constitutional Court's judgement nullifying the constitutional amendments recently passed by the recalled parliament and gazetted into… Read more »
Lesotho: U.S. Calls for Free and Fair Elections
United States (US) ambassador to Lesotho, Maria Brewer, has called for "free, fair and transparent elections". Read more »
September 24, 2022
Lesotho: Gang Leader Accused of Shooting Says He Will Report to South African Authorities
promises to surrender to SA police to clear his name Read more »
Lesotho: Hammer Blow for Reforms
THE Constitutional Court has dealt the reforms process a heavy blow by nullifying the constitutional amendments which were recently passed by the recalled parliament and gazetted… Read more »
Lesotho: RFP Will Comply With Court Ruling On Candidates - Matekane
REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, says his party will comply with last week's High Court judgement ordering them to install former cabinet minister, Mahali… Read more »
Lesotho: I Have the Best Administrative Experience to Be PM - Mahao
BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has a long list of accomplishments under his belt. Read more »
September 10, 2022
Lesotho: ABC in Coalition Talks
ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, says he is being courted by other party leaders for a possible coalition arrangement after the upcoming October 2022 elections. But… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Lesotho: Party Leader Matekane Handpicks 'Elite Squad' for Polls - Who Are They?
REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, has divided opinion in his party by handpicking 10 of his closest allies to represent the party in the upcoming polls without… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Lesotho: Badboy Misses African Athletics Championships
TOKA Badboy's dream of making his debut at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Senior Track and Field Championships in Mauritius has gone up in flames after… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Lesotho: Lesotho Correctional Service Boss Disowns Netflix Prison Documentary
Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Commissioner, Mating Nkakala, has belatedly disowned a documentary film shot inside in the Maseru Central Prison by a British journalist, Raphael… Read more »
Lesotho: Ex-Offenders Fight Gangsterism
The Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders Association (CRROA) and the Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) have launched a countrywide initiative to combat… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Lesotho: Basotho Debating Abortion Rights Reform
The 2022 State of the World Population Report launched last week revealed that about 60 percent of unintended pregnancies in Lesotho end in abortion. Read more »
Lesotho: National Assembly Approves Cyber-Crime Bill
THE National Assembly has approved a new law aimed at combating cybercrimes. Read more »
Lesotho: Midwives Seek Approval to Conduct Home Deliveries
THE Independent Midwives' Association of Lesotho (IMAL) has appealed to the government to come up with a policy that allows them help expectant mothers to deliver at home. Read more »
Lesotho: Murder-Accused Minister Moramotse Walks Free
LOCAL Government and Chieftainship Affairs Minister, Lehlohonolo Moramotse's murder-accused son, Thabo Moramotse, is a free man. Read more »
Lesotho: Health Director General Accused of Maladministration, Corruption
The Ministry of Health's director general of health services, Nyane Letsie, has once again been accused of maladministration and corruption. Read more »
Lesotho: Momentous Occasion As Lesotho, U.S. Sign U.S.$300 Million Compact II
The big day has finally arrived. Read more »
Lesotho: Opposition Leader Mahao Attacks 'Incompetent' PM Majoro
Basotho Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has laid into Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro and his deputy, Mathibeli Mokhothu, over their alleged incompetence. Read more »
Lesotho: High Court Opens in Leribe
THE long-awaited northern division of the High Court in Leribe will be officially opened on Monday. Read more »
Lesotho: Vodacom Launches Patala Ka M-Pesa
M-PESA users can now pay for online purchases using their mobile money accounts, thanks to the introduction of a new payment service by VCL Financial Services (VFS). Read more »