French Ambassador Martinon encourages Lesotho to adopt predictable business environment
The French Ambassador to South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, David Martinon, who is based in Pretoria, has been working to strengthen France’s diplomatic and...
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Lesotho launches successful environmental projects
Seithati Motsoeneng IN a significant step towards addressing climate change, Lesotho has launched two ambitious initiatives: the Resilient Landscape Restoration (ROLL) and the Integrated...
The Hub wages into climate change, environmental fight
Bataung Moeketsi MORIJA based creative technology lab, The Hub, has released a short clay animation (claymation) film titled Matsohong A Rona with the aim to...
Govt must create a conducive environment for business-BEDCO
Nthatuoa Koeshe | Bataung Moeketsi THE government must create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive instead of becoming a major player at the expense...
Improve regulatory environment: Matete
INSURANCE giants Metropolitan last year celebrated its golden jubilee. The country has been involved in various corporate social initiatives (CSI) in health, education and sports....
‘LNDC was a toxic work environment’
Bereng Mpaki THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) chief executive officer, Mohato Seleke, says when he joined the organisation in December last year it had...
Let us create an enabling business environment
THE Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) and indeed all other government and quasi-government entities must always bear in mind the importance of always ensuring the environment...
Cash boost for environment programmes
Lijeng Ranooe THE Global Environment Facility (GEF) this week handed-over US$320 000 (about M4.5 million) to eight Community-Based Organisations in support of environmental protection and...
Cash boost for environment programmes
Lijeng Ranoo THE Global Environment Facility (GEF) this week handed-over US$320 000 (about M4.5 million) to eight Community-Based Organisations in support of environmental protection and...
Kudos to LMPS for reopening Semonkong murder cases
THE unfolding revelations from Semonkong, where some members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) are suspected of supressing or derailing investigations into ritual murders, signal not...
Standardisation project faces delays
Rethabile Pitso THE completion of the highly anticipated Quality Infrastructure Building at the Tikoe Industrial Area has been delayed due to persistent heavy rains and unforeseen soil...
The LHDA Chief Executive Launches 40th Anniversary of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP)
The year 2026, marks forty years of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), and in March the LHDA Chief Executive launched the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the LHWP; a key milestone that celebrates the...
M640 million tax revenue shortfall
…as RSL collects M9.76 billion Moroke Sekoboto THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has missed its M10.39 billion revenue target, remitting M9.76 billion and recording a negative...
Lesotho wetlands rehabilitation boosts regional water security
Seithati Motsoeneng EFFORTS to restore degraded wetlands in Lesotho are gaining momentum, with the non-profit organisation, ReNOKA, and its partners reporting progress in protecting key water...
China has handed Lesotho a map, will we read it?
Silence Charumbira Lesotho sits on a productive paradox. The country has water in a thirsty region, wool and mohair prized in the luxury markets of...
How Lesotho can leverage multilateralism and Its Commonwealth membership to boost the economy and tackle youth unemployment
Mokhali Khohlooa Walk through the streets of Maseru on any weekday. Near the taxi ranks along Kingsway, young people sell airtime, roasted maize, sweets, second-hand clothes,...
Lesotho Education in Crisis: The Past and Future, continued
Tholang Maqutu As I reflected on a possible follow-up to my two-part article published between 17–23 April and 24–30 April 2025, titled “Lesotho Education in Crisis: The Past and...
LCA enhances compliance
…restricts airtime advance services for minors …urges users of walkie-talkies to comply with regulations Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), in collaboration with mobile network operators (MNOs),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
LETOFE wraps up in style
…with vibrant celebration at Baduza Park Seithati Motsoeneng THE Lesotho Tourism Festival (LETOFE) wrapped up in spectacular fashion on Sunday with a vibrant celebration at...
NUL infrastructure on the verge of collapse
Mohloai Mpesi THE National University of Lesotho (NUL) is facing severe infrastructural decay that threatens the safety of students, parliament has been told. The university, widely...
More woes for national reforms process
Mohloai Mpesi THE protracted National Reforms have suffered yet another setback after it emerged that no budget has been allocated to advance the process in...