Category : News

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Ministry of Health is set to transform the Family Medicine School in Hlotse, Leribe, into a fully-fledged national medical school.  With support from the Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance...

…as two rifles believed to belong to LDF are confiscated by famo gangsters  Moorosi Tsiane  A member of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has allegedly been shot dead in...

Mohloai Mpesi  LESOTHO has failed to implement key recommendations made by the European Union (EU) Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) following the October 2022 general elections.  This...

Mohloai Mpesi  THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) has failed to account for about M400 million in its financial records, drawing a scathing disclaimer from the Auditor-General for the...

Kabelo Masoabi  THE High Court has issued a warrant of apprehension for a Mokhotlong man, Moeling Koti Mailana, who is accused of murder, after he failed...

…in bogus vehicle deal  …as another M394k is “stolen” by JHB consulate staffer  Moroke Sekoboto  THE Auditor-General’s damning report has exposed serious financial misconduct at the Lesotho...

Rethabile Pitso  PHILANTHROPIST, ’Mamotake “LadyM” Matekane, has received an International Leadership Award from the United Nations in recognition of her work in youth, women and leadership programmes...

…seeks expert to challenge Crown evidence  Moorosi Tsiane  THE trial has stalled after defence lawyers successfully applied to call an expert witness to challenge the Crown’s...

Moorosi Tsiane  A defence lawyer in the ongoing treason and murder trial of politicians and soldiers has been accused of being “insensitive” after continuing to vigorously question a visibly distressed...

  …as he celebrates 68th birthday  Rethabile Pitso  HIS Majesty King Letsie III has commended Prime Minister Sam Ntsokoane Matekane for donating a newly built church in Mantsonyane, Thaba-Tseka, describing...

…Eulogized as beloved colleague, husband, father, son and friend IT is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Moletsane Makhabane, Head of Production at...

Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is facing a M140 million lawsuit from communities affected by the construction of the Katse and Mohale...

…as he files M252k lawsuit over assault Kabelo Masoabi A 59-year-old Leribe resident, Mosiuoa Khaka, has filed a M252,310 lawsuit in the High Court, claiming he was unlawfully assaulted...

  ’Makananelo Manamolela THE Maseru City Council (MCC) has failed to begin the relocation of the Ha Tšosane dumpsite as ordered by the court, raising...

  …as parolee boyfriend appears in court for her murder Hopolang Mokhopi THE family of Nteboheleng Linake says it is devastated following her brutal murder,...

…targets enhanced client experience Seithati Motšoeneng STANDARD Lesotho Bank (SLB) has officially opened a state-of-the-art private banking suite at Maseru Mall, dedicated exclusively to its...

…launches Country Strategy Paper for 2025–2030 Moroke Sekoboto THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled a M3.8 billion (US$209 million) investment under Lesotho’s Country Strategy...

‘Makananelo Manamolela FIRST National Bank (FNB) Lesotho has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to basic educational resources, particularly for children in underserved and remote communities....

…sign agreement to enhance financial integrity and transform leadership Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Institute of Accountants (LIA) and the Lesotho School Principals Association (LESPA) have...

Leemisa Thuseho THE inaugural Maseru International Meet, which forms part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenge, is shaping up to be a fiercely competitive...

  Ithabeleng Qhasho  METROPOLITAN Lesotho has adopted the district of Qacha’s Nek under the national tourism initiative “Re Bontše Lesotho”, which is spearheaded by the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation...

The 4th Malibe Cultural Festival will take place on 21 March 2026 at Malibe Cave in Kolojane Ha Seeisa, Berea District. The event is organized by Ms. Matšepo Sello and supported by the Lesotho Tourism Development...

  …as PM Matekane urges Basotho to join HIV fight  Ithabeleng Qhasho  THE AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has donated office equipment and food parcels to St James Hospital in Mantšonyane, Thaba-Tseka, in a...

  …community-based care in Butha-Buthe and Mokhotlong shows promising results  High blood pressure is one of the most serious but often unnoticed health problems in Lesotho. Many people...

  Mohloai Mpesi THE once-iconic Victoria Hotel in central Maseru is set to be demolished to pave the way for a new government office block,...

Mohloai Mpesi THE Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) is drowning in a staggering M152 million debt, a situation that is now affecting the delivery of...

…as Minister Moleko vows power access for all, including herd-boys in remote areas …Mekaling MP pledges support despite political rivalry Rethabile Pitso A total of...

…as social cluster questions legality of hospital’s status Mohloai Mpesi PARLIAMENT’S Portfolio Committee on the Social Cluster has frozen the budget allocation for Queen Mamohato...