Lesotho digitalises heritage preservation
…launches national digitisation framework Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO has embarked on a transformative journey to preserve its cultural identity and national history through digital technology. Minister...
Fifty years of solidarity – How Europe and Lesotho are forging a future of shared prosperity
Message from the EU Ambassador to the Kingdom of Lesotho Mette Sunnergren on the occasion of Europe Day – 9 May 2026 Bo-‘M’e le Bo-Ntate,? Kajeno, ka la 9 Motšeanong,...
SEFS’ EcoCash Mekhatlo Account Revolutionising Community Savings in Lesotho
FOR generations, community savings groups known as mekhatlo have formed the backbone of financial resilience for many Basotho households. From rural villages to urban centres, these informal...
Senate laments dire prison conditions
…as overcrowding, disease deepen crisis Mohloai Mpesi CELLS designed for a handful of inmates now hold triple their capacity. Toilets sit inches from beds. Windows...
Court blow for NUL Council
…as court rejects recusal bid in Mosito case Moorosi Tsiane The National University of Lesotho (NUL) Council has suffered a legal setback after the High...
“Illegal” Mohokare crossing disaster leaves Maputsoe family mourning
Kabelo Masoabi THE disappearance of 26-year-old Thapelo Damane, who was allegedly swept away by the Mohokare River this past week, has left a deep...
Unionists welcome proposed 4% minimum wage increment
Moroke Sekoboto TRADE unions have cautiously welcomed the proposed four percent minimum wage increment for the 2026/2027 financial year, describing it as a negotiated compromise...
Mixed reactions as new vehicle declaration system kicks in
Ithabeleng Qhasho BASOTHO motorists have raised concerns over the implementation of a Temporary Importation Declaration requirement for motor vehicles entering South Africa, describing the process...
SIRD tackles electoral violence ahead of 2028 elections
Moroke Sekoboto THE Strategic Institute for Research and Dialogue (SIRD) has stepped up efforts to prevent electoral violence ahead of the 2028 general elections....
Phamotse withdraws M3 million defamation suit against Mpotjoane
Hopolang Mokhopi UNITED Africans Transformation (UAT) leader, Dr Mahali Phamotse, has withdrawn her M3 million defamation lawsuit against the Minister of Mining and Energy,...