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 »

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 »

Lesotho: No Confidence Motion Against Prime Minister On Hold

Prime Minister Sam Matekane can heave a sigh of relief for now. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »

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: Mafeteng Man Charged Over M7.2m Econet, LEC Fraud

A MAFETENG man of Indian origin, Walim Ashraf (41), appeared before the Maseru Magistrates' Court this week accused of stealing M7.2 million from Econet Telecom Lesotho. Read more »

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 »

Lesotho: HIV Mortality Remains High

HIV continues to be one of the leading causes of illness and death among different age-groups in the country, with a high prevalence of 22.6 percent. Read more »

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 »

Lesotho: Gem Awakens Film Industry

Gem Institute, in partnership with the National Commission for UNESCO, have launched a new film series which they said was the first of many aimed at uplifting the country's film… Read more »

Lesotho: Jessie Pioneering Women in Mining

WHEN businesswoman, Mamphuto Puleng Jessie, applied for a mining licence in 2013, little did she know she would one day, be a pioneer of the Lesotho Women in Mining Association… Read more »

Lesotho: Radio Presenter Shot Dead After Presenting Show

POPULAR radio presenter Ralikonelo Joki has been shot and killed, in a development that has sent shockwaves across the media fraternity in Lesotho. Read more »

Lesotho: LeFA Sets the Bar High

The Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has set the bar high in its 2023-2026 strategic plan. Read more »

Lesotho: Alleged Fraudster Selate to Remain in Prison for at Least a Month

Alleged M50 million fraudster, Lehlohonolo Selate, will spend at least a month more in prison while awaiting the fate of his bail decision. Read more »

Lesotho: Editor's Attempted Murder Case to Proceed in July

THE trial of four soldiers accused of the attempted murder of former Lesotho Times and Sunday Express editor, Lloyd Mutungamiri, will proceed from 10 July 2023. Read more »

Lesotho: More Fired Civil Servants Sue Govt

A NEW set of 51 fired Ministry of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism employees have petitioned the High Court to overturn their dismissals. Read more »

Southern Africa: Two SADC Countries Sign Tangier Appeal to Expel SADR From AU

TWO SADC countries - Lesotho and Madagascar - have joined the Gambia as the latest nations to sign the "Solemn Appeal for the expulsion of the SADR from the African Union", known… Read more »