‘Declare youth unemployment an emergency’ – gvt told
Moroke Sekoboto A COALITION of youth organizations and political party youth leagues is urging the government to declare youth unemployment a national emergency, citing the alarming 38 percent unemployment rate among young Basotho. The groups announced plans to petition Prime Minister Sam Matekane over the unemployment crisis during a press conference in Maseru this week. […]
Maqelepo waits on appeal court
Moorosi Tsiane SUSPENDED Basotho Action Party (BAP) deputy leader, Motlatsi Maqelepo, will have to wait until 2 May 2025 to know his fate within the party. This follows a Court of Appeal hearing of an appeal by BAP leader, Professor Nqosa Mahao, challenging High Court Judge Justice Molefi Makara’s January 2025 decision to nullify the BAP central executive committee (CEC)’s suspension of Mr Maqelepo and […]
Lesotho hosts crucial summit on intellectual property
Seithati Motšoeneng THE Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is hosting a three-day seminar on the Madrid System and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The seminar, which brings together a diverse group of stakeholders including ministry officials and entrepreneurs, started yesterday and will run until Friday […]
Vodacom champions business integrity at ethics and compliance forum
Hopolang Mokhopi TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant, Vodacom Lesotho, has hosted a high-level forum uniting public and private sector leaders to tackle pressing issues around ethical business conduct, compliance, and the ongoing fight against corruption. Held yesterday in Maseru, the event, which brought together compliance experts, regulators, and corporate leaders, served as a dynamic platform for dialogue, […]
Bangladeshi community celebrates Bengali new year
Moroke Sekoboto THE Bangladeshi Association of Lesotho (BAoL) has celebrated Bengali New Year 1432 and marked the beginning of the Eid Reunion – an important Islamic holiday that signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The celebration, held on Sunday in Maseru, brought together members of the association, the Bangladesh High Commissioner to South […]
M800m Ha Belo infrastructure declared “unsafe”
Mohalenyane Phakela CONCERNS have emerged over the safety of the M800 million Ha Belo Industrial Estate in Botha-Bothe, after the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) allegedly declared the works complete while the contractor was still carrying out major works and against advice from the contracted project engineer, court documents show. The LNDC is accused of […]
Gvt to meet US trade officials next week
—-Over tariffs threatening textile sector Mohloai Mpesi THE government will meet with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Jamieson Greer, and his team next week to address the recent 50 percent tariff hike on Lesotho exports to the US. This meeting, scheduled for April 24th in South Africa, will be an opportunity for Lesotho […]
Inmates steal LCS groceries
…to resell outside Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) hunger woes are being further exacerbated by inmates who steal groceries from the institution. It has emerged that inmates nearing the end of their sentences, who are allowed some interaction with the outside world, have been stealing maize meal from the LCS to resell […]