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Moroke Sekoboto  THE National University of Lesotho (NUL) and the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) have launched a Personal Finance Management programme which aims to educate

Hopolang Mokhopi  IN its quest to uplift the agricultural sector, Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB) has awarded two farmers a total of M200,780 for their commitment

electoral body rejects the gvt’s decision to move NSS into its premises  but gvt insists the IEC  building is a threat to PM’s safety  as

Hopolang Mokhopi  THE last batches of Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) troops have returned home after helping in restoring peace and stability in Mozambique after a three-year deployment in that country’s Cabo Delgado province. 

Leemisa Thuseho  THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced its readiness to unlock between USD$300 and USD$400 million (M5.4 to M7.2 billion) in investments for Lesotho. 

Moroke Sekoboto  Basotho blanket producers, Aranda Textiles, have proudly unveiled the second edition of the Young Basotho Designers Collection (YBDC) for 2024.  This initiative by Aranda Textiles aims

Moroke Sekoboto    THEIR Majesties King Letsie III and Queen ‘Masenate, have officially unveiled the Pioneer Mall Heritage Wall, dedicated to marking the Basotho nation’s 200

Mathatisi Sebusi  In an effort to increase access to education for Basotho, Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP) has announced a new tuition fee subsidy programme starting this academic year

Letsatsi Selikoe and Hopolang Mokhopi  MATERNAL mortality remains a key issue affecting women of reproductive ages across the African region. It remains a serious threat

Mohloai Mpesi  The Lesotho Law Reforms Commission (LLRC) has compiled a comprehensive database of the country’s laws, spanning from the precolonial era to the present day.  This

CNN —  Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that he will not sign a controversial finance bill, backing down in the face of mass protests that swept

Staff Reporter  THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is in financial difficulties due to the high costs of importing electricity from South Africa and because of huge debts

…As Liphakoeng villagers demand compensation for torture by soldiers  Moorosi Tsiane  THE 25 April 2024 army raid of the Liphakoeng village, in Leribe, has come back

Moorosi Tsiane  Lawsuits are piling up on Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela’s desk, as the army appears to be assuming more

…says he was forced to lie to magistrate  Moorosi Tsiane  CAPTAIN (Capt) Mahlehle Moeletsi, one of the soldiers charged with the May 2017 murder of three

Mathatisi Sebusi  MASERU Central Correctional Institution (MCCI) second-in-command, Senior Superintendent Leluma Mahlelebe, was this week compelled to identify officers implicated in the torture of inmates

Hopolang Mokhopi  THE European Union and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) have injected a joint €6 950 000 (M134.8 million) into the Ministry of

Hopolang Mokhopi  Telecommunications giant, Vodacom Lesotho, has introduced a Consumer Protection Code to promote and safeguard the interests of its subscribers.  The Code will ensure

…exhorts the nation to work together to fight escalating crime  …vows to act professionally always  ….and never be subservient to whims of politics  NEWLY appointed

…issues code of conduct for judges  …they must now issue judgments within 90 days  Moorosi Tsiane  CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has answered the nation’s cries

…as two more famo gang members are shot dead at border  Moroke Sekoboto  THE Lesotho Mounted Police (LMPS) have launched a manhunt for famo gang leader, Tšepiso

Mathatisi Sebusi  THE government has been criticized for not doing enough to address increasing famo related murders across the country.  The recent outlawing of famo groups was not enough to

…as commissioners remain unpaid  …more time needed to complete probe  Mathatisi Sebusi  THE government has to date not been able to pay members of the

Mohloai Mpesi  THE National Assembly descended into drama before is adjournment for the winter break on Friday after Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Retšelisitsoe

…as LNDC sensitizes textile role players on ethical practices to get orders  Leemisa Thuseho  LESOTHO has lost nearly 16 000 jobs in its textile and apparel