Lesotho fails to implement EU electoral recommendations
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...
LEC fails to account for M400m
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...
High Court orders arrest of man accused of stokvel killing
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...
Durban consulate scammed M366k
…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...
Sekhamane scoffs at MPs’ “unbecoming” conduct
Mohloai Mpesi THE National Assembly is considering enacting a law to curb the persistent habit of Members of Parliament (MPs) absconding sittings. Speaker of the National Assembly, Tlohang Sekhamane, says...
Entrepreneur urges government to prioritise nutrition over medicines
Moroke Sekoboto AS healthcare costs continue to rise and Lesotho remains heavily reliant on imported pharmaceuticals, local entrepreneur Bokang Matsipa is calling for a bold shift in national policy...
Matekane earns major UN award
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...
Defence halts trial
…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...
Drama in treason trial
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...
Matekane hands over church building
…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...
Drug crisis demands tougher stance on dealers
THE growing outcry from parents of drug addicts and survivors of substance abuse should serve as a wake-up call to the government. Their frustration is...
Moletsane Makhabane passes on
…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...
LHDA sued for M140 million
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...
Police, Leribe man in legal showdown
…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...
MCC misses court deadline on Tšosane dumpsite relocation
’Makananelo Manamolela THE Maseru City Council (MCC) has failed to begin the relocation of the Ha Tšosane dumpsite as ordered by the court, raising...
Dead Mafeteng woman’s family devastated
…as parolee boyfriend appears in court for her murder Hopolang Mokhopi THE family of Nteboheleng Linake says it is devastated following her brutal murder,...
SLB unveils exclusive private banking suite
…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...
AfDB invests M3.8 billion to revitalise Lesotho’s economy
…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...
FNB steps up school shoes drive for disadvantaged learners
‘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....
LIA and LESPA forge strategic partnership
…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...
LCS break silence on Lebokollane exit
Leemisa Thuseho FOLLOWING a prolonged and noticeable absence of experienced midfielder Lisema Lebokollane, LCS FC has finally confirmed that the player has left the club....
Khabo shines at Corporate League tournament
Leemisa Thuseho THE Maseru Golf Club regular player, Tlotliso Khabo, emerged as the top performer at yesterday’s Maseru Golf Club (MGC) Corporate League tournament, held...
Tough battles expected at Maseru International Meet
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...
Metropolitan joins “Re Bontše Lesotho” campaign
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...
Promoting cultural tourism through the heritage of Malibe Cave
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...
AHF boosts health services at St James Hospital
…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...
Village health workers help more Basotho control high blood pressure
…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...
Victoria Hotel set for demolition
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,...
CHAL drowning in M152m debt
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...
750 Mohale’s Hoek households to be electrified
…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...