Lesotho: Recruitment Rot Exposed At Home Affairs

Damning revelations have emerged over the "corrupt" recruitment process for 3400 temporary staff at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police. Read more »

Lesotho: Morai Calls Out Corrupt Traffic Officers

DEPUTY Commissioner of Police (DCP), Mahlape Morai, has instructed traffic officers to desist from harassing motorists by illegally impounding their vehicles and confiscating their… Read more »

Lesotho: Musicians to Finally Earn Royalties for Their Music

LOCAL musicians can finally celebrate a significant development: their music will now earn royalties from commercial use. Read more »

Lesotho: Health Ministry Urges Safe Medicine Use

THE Ministry of Health, through its Department of Pharmaceuticals, has urged the public to use medicines safely and to report any side effects that they may feel after taking… Read more »

Lesotho: Minister Defers ID Bill

THE National Identity Card (Amendment) Bill 2024, which aims to halt the expiration of identity cards, did not proceed to its second reading in the National Assembly earlier this… Read more »

Lesotho: DCEO Investigates Home Affairs Recruitments

THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) is investigating the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police over alleged corruption… Read more »

Lesotho: Govt Loses Millions in Ha Belo Electrification Project

The government has reportedly incurred a loss of M49 million, with potential for even more losses, after the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) allegedly engaged an underqualified… Read more »

Lesotho: Health Officials Allegedly Fuel Backstreet Abortion Crisis

THE Lesotho Nursing Council (LNC) has raised alarm over a concerning rise in illegal abortions, some of which have resulted in deaths. Read more »

Lesotho: Prominent Musician Khopolo's Murderers Charged

THE police have made a breakthrough in the murder of famous famo musician, Lisuoa "Khopolo" Khuluoe and radio personality Pulane "Lefahla" Macheli who were fatally shot on 20 July… Read more »

Lesotho: Lesotho Challenged to Transform Its HIV Response

LESOTHO is being challenged to transform its HIV response for sustainability by 2030 and beyond, as declining funding and competing priorities threaten progress. Read more »

Lesotho: India Key to Lesotho's Economic Growth - Govt

The government has praised India as a crucial partner, significantly contributing to Lesotho's economic progress and development. Read more »

Lesotho: Fears Over PM's Safety

Prime Minister Sam Matekane's security apparatus has been plunged into severe jeopardy. Read more »

Lesotho: Why Lesotho's Pension Funds Act Is Expensive to Administer?

When I first read the Pension Funds Act 2019 (PFA), my impression was that it is an expensive legislation to administer. But the fact that it is expensive is not a bad thing. In… Read more »

Lesotho: LAA Explains Land Ownership Procedures

WIith a rise in land disputes across the country, the Lesotho Times reporter Mathatisi Sebusi sat down with Land Administration Authority (LAA) Director of Corporate Services,… Read more »

Lesotho: Ministries Told to Accept SA Banknotes

Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has issued a stern warning to government ministries, advising them to accept payments made with South African banknotes. Read more »

Lesotho: Sannere Becomes New Lnig-Hollard Face

LOCAL Sesotho hip-hop star, Sannere, has been roped in as the new brand ambassador for the Lesotho National Insurance Group (LNIG) Hollard. Read more »

Lesotho: 'We Want an NSS That Is Fit for Purpose' - Tau

Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Limpho Tau, recently blocked National Security Service (NSS) Acting Director-General (DG), Lebohang Mafisa, from forcefully redeploying 16… Read more »

Lesotho: New Judge to Be Sworn in

THE National University of Lesotho (NUL) Head of the Department of Procedural and Adjectival Law, Itumeleng 'Mamokhali Shale, will today be sworn in as a new judge of the High… Read more »

Lesotho: German Minister Advocates Community Resource Ownership

Empowering people to take ownership of their natural resources is key to creating a resilient and flourishing society, a German minister has said. Read more »

Lesotho: Sebabatso Initiative Promoting Youth Entrepreneurs

PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has underscored the importance of youth leadership in driving economic growth and social development through the Sebabatso Initiative. Read more »

Lesotho: Vitality Health Conducts Safety Drill At Polihali

IN an effort to strengthen safety procedures at the Polihali Dam construction site, where a new water transfer tunnel is being built, Kopano Ke Matla (KKM) contractors, in… Read more »

Lesotho: 'Matekane Has Achieved Much Despite Challenges' - Tau

-as PM prepares to mark two years in office Read more »

Lesotho: Basotho Anticipate Starlink Launch in Lesotho

Prime Minister Sam Matekane's meeting this week with billionaire, Elon Musk, has thrown Basotho into a frenzy, in anticipation of Starlink's launch in Lesotho. Read more »

Lesotho: Army Ops a 'Violation of Human Rights'

THE involvement of the military in civilian law enforcement raises significant human rights concerns, particularly regarding the use of force and the treatment of suspects. Read more »

Lesotho: Army Faces M10m Lawsuit

...for allegedly torturing civilians Read more »