Vodacom supports local marathon
In a partnership aimed at promoting wellness, social inclusion and practical community impact along the race route, Vodacom Lesotho has
Read MoreIn a partnership aimed at promoting wellness, social inclusion and practical community impact along the race route, Vodacom Lesotho has
Read MoreLesotho has failed dismally to implement the development plans set under the National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) since it first
Read MoreThe Chinese Embassy on Monday hosted a reception to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party
Read MoreThe recent judgement delivered by Justice Polo Banyane in the matter between The Advocates for the Supremacy of the Constitution,
Read MoreThe Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) is planning ahead and gearing up for any possible adverse impacts of EL Nino season
Read MoreParay Hospital has been commended for its commitment to reporting sexual offences involving minors to the Lesotho Mounted Police Service
Read MoreChildren born in South Africa to undocumented migrant parents are facing an uncertain future, as questions over citizenship, documentation and
Read MoreThe South African Revenue Service has clarified its new mandatory online traveller declaration system, saying passengers who fail to complete
Read MoreFive teenage boys died in Ga-Rankuwa, north-west of Pretoria, after apparently inhaling toxic fumes from a brazier left burning inside
Read MoreThe death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday, as authorities began burying dozens
Read MoreEngland survived a punishing night at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca to beat Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 clash that
Read MoreThuso Sehloho, a Lesotho-born tech leader based in Ireland, has been selected by the United Nations to join a panel
Read MoreBeautiful Gate Lesotho has marked its 25th anniversary with a corporate breakfast that highlighted the organisation’s work to support vulnerable
Read MoreThe final day of the World Cup Round of 32 takes place on Friday, with three more spots in the
Read MoreA Limpopo-based innovator has launched a digital application designed to improve emergency response times for South Africans. The Crime Emergency
Read MoreIn its Financial Year (FY)2025/26 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Vodacom Lesotho has revealed that the company continued to
Read MoreThe Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) on Thursday convened a workshop aimed at strengthening women’s participation in politics, promoting gender equality
Read MoreThe Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held a three-day
Read MoreThe second South Africa’s tournament exit was confirmed, media in Europe went into overdrive linking clubs to the Mzansi players
Read MoreSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a cabinet reshuffle that significantly alters the composition of the executive, with several
Read MoreThousands of protesters took to the streets in South Africa on Tuesday to demonstrate against illegal immigration, after some groups
Read MoreMotorists, businesses and paraffin users will get welcome relief from July 1 as fuel prices fall sharply, driven by lower
Read MoreMorocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a tense and dramatic penalty shootout
Read MorePolice have arrested the husband of a prominent Free State politician following a raid on a residential property in the
Read MoreActing Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara on Monday led the official sod-turning ceremony for the Mpilo Maseru Central roads and
Read MoreSouth Africa’s hopes were shattered late on as Canada struck a last-minute winner to claim victory in a tense and
Read MoreIran and the United States have agreed to pause recent hostilities and resume talks on their dispute over the Strait
Read MoreMany of South Africa’s political parties have rejected the planned 30 June shutdown called by anti-illegal immigration groups, warning that
Read MoreBEREA – Dairy farmers from Pilot Resource Centre have been equipped with skills to produce yoghurt and sour milk in
Read MoreThree people from Lesotho have been arrested and charged with murder after a mass shooting in Johannesburg earlier this month
Read MoreKenyan prosecutors are moving to charge several students with murder over a dormitory fire that killed 16 pupils at Utumishi
Read MoreRescuers in Venezuela are racing against time after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000,
Read MoreThe 2025/26 Vodacom Premier League runner ups Lifofane FC has on Tuesday announced the signing of South African international and
Read MoreThe Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched the Menstrual
Read MoreWhile our brave men and women in uniform stand guard at our borders to curb stock theft and risked their
Read MoreSouth Africa has deported more than 3,000 undocumented Malawian nationals through the Beitbridge border post in a sweeping immigration operation
Read MoreThe Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a devastating milestone, with confirmed cases exceeding 1,000
Read MoreBotswana and Lesotho have officially elevated their longstanding cooperation framework to a fully-fledged Bi-National Commission (BNC), marking a historic milestone
Read MoreLesotho’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane and World Bank Country Representative Ms. Dinara Djoldosheva signed financing
Read MoreZimbabwe’s lower house of parliament has passed a controversial constitutional amendment bill that extends presidential terms from five to seven
Read MoreThe Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Western Cape has officially announced a protest march scheduled for
Read MorePresident Donald Trump is racing to finalize a cease-fire agreement with Iran that could end the months-long military conflict between
Read MoreThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than two weeks away, with the tournament set to begin on June 11, 2026 – just 13 days
Read MoreEuropean Union regulators have fined Chinese e-commerce giant Temu €200 million ($232 million) after finding that the platform failed to
Read MoreSouth Africa is facing a planned national shutdown on 30 June 2026, driven by a coalition of anti‑migrant and other
Read MoreThe recent Ebola outbreak in central Africa has so far spread mostly within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),
Read MoreThe alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa have triggered angry protests in Nigeria, where youths have been targeting stores and
Read MoreMamelodi Sundowns have been crowned CAF Champions League winners after a tense 1-1 draw against AS FAR in Rabat secured
Read MoreSouth Africa is losing some of its brightest future doctors to universities abroad as fierce competition for limited medical school
Read MorePolice in the Eastern Cape have recovered the bodies of two men from a milk cooling tank on a dairy
Read MoreThe Kingdom of Lesotho has confirmed it is not planning to implement SARS-style vehicle registration measures, despite recent confusion sparked
Read MoreA startling cross-border development in the global illicit drug trade has come to light this week with the discovery of
Read MoreThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed 43 employees after investigations found them implicated in fraud, theft, corruption
Read MoreForeign nationals in Durban have reportedly remained at the Diakonia Centre in the CBD after being moved there from the
Read MoreThe US-Israel war with Iran is still active, but the latest reporting suggests a fragile pause rather than a clean
Read MoreLesotho’s senior national team, Likuena, has been drawn into Group A for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside
Read MoreSouth Africa’s revenue service is moving to require all foreign-registered motor vehicles, including those from SACU countries, to be declared
Read MoreLomé – In a move designed to deepen continental ties and stimulate cross‑border commerce, the Togolese government announced this week
Read MoreLesotho’s cabinet changes on May 19, 2026 should be understood as part of a broader reshuffle that the government had
Read MoreOn 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Read MoreLesotho’s 2026 investment landscape is increasingly geared toward curbing unemployment through targeted inflows into labour‑intensive sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture,
Read MoreKFC South Africa, Africa’s largest quick-service restaurant chain with over 1,200 outlets, launched “KFC: The Next 100” on May 13,
Read MoreLesotho made a strong showing at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa, positioning the Mountain Kingdom as
Read MorePresident Donald Trump’s recent state visit to China, spanning May 13-15, 2026, marked his first trip to Beijing as president
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is advancing a smartphone-based digital ID system to modernize identity verification and streamline access
Read MoreSouth Africa’s health authorities have successfully traced 91 out of 97 identified contacts in a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to
Read MoreSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa is strongly advocating for borderless tourism and comprehensive visa reforms across Africa as he delivers
Read MoreApplications are now open for Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD) 2026, a premier talent search championing South Africa’s emerging design
Read MoreLesotho’s government delegation recently unveiled the kingdom’s investment opportunities during a high-level engagement in New York, signalling a strategic push
Read MoreLesotho’s Disaster Management Authority (DMA) swiftly launched relief operations following devastating flash floods in Maseru and nearby districts this week.
Read MoreKing Letsie III of Lesotho arrived in Nairobi on May 10, 2026, to lead his country’s delegation at the Africa
Read MoreBoxer Retail Limited, South Africa’s fastest-growing discount supermarket chain, continues aggressive store openings to capture market share in the competitive
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA – SACCAWU, South Africa’s prominent retail workers’ union, has vocally opposed Pick n Pay’s recent restructuring plans that
Read MoreLesotho welcomed the release of 23 children from armed groups in South Sudan’s Upper Nile region on May 7, 2026,
Read MoreNorth Korea has enshrined a policy of automatic nuclear retaliation if Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is killed or the
Read MoreIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply accused the United States of pursuing a “reckless military adventure” on May 8, 2026,
Read MorePresident Cyril Ramaphosa faces a revived impeachment inquiry following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling on May 8, 2026, which invalidated
Read MoreLesotho’s 2026 Population and Housing Census (PHC), the seventh since 1966, officially launched on April 12, 2026, and is mandated
Read MoreThe former Botswana President Festus Mogae, a pivotal figure in his nation’s history, passed away on May 8, 2026, at
Read MoreSouth Africans often prefer employing Lesotho nationals, known as Basotho, due to a mix of economic pragmatism, cultural affinities, and
Read MoreA tragic incident unfolded on May 6, 2026, in Lesotho’s remote Thaba-Putsoa region when a patient from Qacha’s Nek succumbed
Read MoreMaseru, Lesotho’s bustling capital, relies heavily on its taxi industry for daily transport, serving commuters, workers, and students across urban
Read MoreMarch & March is a South African grassroots movement advocating for stricter immigration enforcement and prioritizing citizens’ access to jobs,
Read MoreHigh-intensity rainfall hit Maseru on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, triggering flash floods in low-lying areas. This event, part of broader
Read MoreThe Premier League title race remains excitingly close, with Arsenal sitting five points clear at the top with three fixtures
Read MoreAn urgent appeal for the safety and protection of Basotho living and working in South Africa has gained momentum amid
Read MoreSouth Africa’s fuel prices are set for a significant increase effective from midnight tonight, May 5, 2026, into May 6,
Read MoreThe Madlanga Commission, formally the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System,
Read MoreA suspected hantavirus outbreak struck the Netherlands-based cruise ship MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, killing three passengers and sickening
Read MoreLesotho’s unemployment crisis poses a severe threat to its economic stability and social fabric, particularly among its youth. Official data
Read MoreThe ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, erupting in late February 2026, has centered on the Strait
Read MoreThe rehabilitation of the 12-kilometre A4 Road linking Ha Mpiti and the Qacha’s Nek Border Gate represents a pivotal infrastructure
Read MoreChina’s zero-tariff policy for African countries represents a major shift in global trade dynamics, announced by President Xi Jinping in
Read MoreUNICEF Lesotho and the Ha U Felle Mona programme are part of the same broader effort to keep vulnerable children
Read MoreOn April 29, 2026, the Government of Lesotho officially handed over a newly constructed animal dip tank at Letšeng-la-Letsie in
Read MoreLesotho’s Prime Minister Sam Matekane announced a major cabinet reshuffle on April 29, 2026, approved by King Letsie III. The
Read MoreThe Tractor Financing Initiative in Lesotho represents a pivotal government-led effort to modernize agriculture and enhance food security in the
Read MoreThe 2025–26 English Premier League title race has narrowed to a tight battle between Arsenal and Manchester City, with most
Read MoreLesotho’s textile and apparel industry is a cornerstone of the country’s formal economy and its largest industrial employer, specializing in
Read MoreIn April 2026, His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho made a high‑profile visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini to
Read MoreThe Iran war, a major U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran, began with joint offensives targeting leadership and military infrastructure, and as
Read MoreAs Orlando Pirates prepare to face a much-improved Kaizer Chiefs this coming weekend, assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says control will
Read MoreA Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) mentor at the District Health Management Team (DHMT), Mrs. ‘Masenate Makhasane-Ramone, has
Read MoreA ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared in jeopardy on Monday after the US said it had seized an
Read MoreSouth Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho will officially unveil the completed Senqu Bridge this week, marking a major milestone
Read MoreCommercial and subsistence farmers from South Africa and Lesotho have reached an agreement to combat stock theft across the border. Farmers
Read MoreA 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to
Read MoreIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” for the remaining period of
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled that the Road Accident Fund (RAF) must compensate all road accident victims, including undocumented foreign
Read MoreA consultation meeting was held at Lerotholi Polytechnic in Maseru on Thursday to discuss the development of a new bill
Read MoreA 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting
Read MoreThe Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in South Africa has clarified that Zimbabwean and Lesotho exemption permit holders are not
Read MoreThe Sibolla sisters are making global fashion history as the first African brand ever invited to the Kingpins Show 2026
Read MoreMohale’s Hoek – As the district continues to make plans to curb the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
Read MoreEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for unlawfully discharging a firearm
Read MoreUndertaken in the Kingdom of Lesotho by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) on behalf of the governments of Lesotho
Read MoreThe Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has launched a unique cultural initiative that brings together engineering progress, national identity, and
Read MoreMASERU – A dramatic power struggle is unfolding at the heart of Lesotho’s government, pitting the newly appointed Principal Secretary
Read MoreTrump has escalated tensions over Middle East energy security after accusing Iran of failing to uphold expectations on oil transit through
Read MoreMaseru – Ties between Lesotho and the People’s Republic of China were strengthened during the signing of a protocol on
Read MoreMaseru – The United Nations Children’s Fund hosted a donation event at the Juvenile Training Centre (JCT) in Maseru on Wednesday, aimed at
Read MoreEven after the ceasefire with the US, Iran is tightening its control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the
Read MoreThe National Consumer Commission (NCC) in South Africa has alerted consumers to yet another product recall in the country, with
Read MoreThe Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday were a “grave violation” of the US-Iran ceasefire, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed
Read MoreTourists being targeted on Lesotho’s roads has become a growing concern for the government and the public. Hon. Motlatsi Maqelepo,
Read MoreLeribe – In celebration of Moshoeshoe’s Day, observed annually on March 12, the Ramela Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry
Read MoreThe BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026 has brought together some of the most promising young innovators from across the globe,
Read MoreThe Kingdom of Lesotho celebrated a moment of pride and purpose with the ceremonial raising of its national flag at
Read MoreThe United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Wednesday deadline to
Read MoreRevenue Services Lesotho (RSL) delivered a remarkable performance at the Southern African Inter-Revenue Administration Games (SAIRAG), held in Swakopmund, Namibia,
Read MoreOn Monday, US President Donald Trump threatened to take out Iran “in one night” if it failed to agree a
Read MoreA memorandum dated 2 April 2026 and issued by the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home
Read MoreUnited States President Donald Trump has issued another threat to Iran, writing that it has two days to “make a
Read MoreGas prices in Lesotho have increased, a move confirmed by Easigas Lesotho in an interview conducted yesterday. Easigas indicated that
Read MoreAfrican countries should increase borrowing, boost domestic revenue, and tap pension and sovereign wealth funds to finance the infrastructure needed
Read MoreLeribe hosted the 2026 Girls U15 Inter-District Tournament at Tšeliso ‘Saxophone’ Thejane Technical Centre in Maputsoe on Good Friday. Five
Read MoreThe Maseru City Council (MCC) says a shortage of diesel and petrol that the council is going through is disrupting
Read MoreThe Israeli military said Saturday it had begun striking “Hezbollah infrastructure” in Beirut after it destroyed a bridge in eastern
Read MoreThe National Consumer Commission (NCC) has alerted consumers to a series of vehicle recalls affecting certain Ford Ranger, Ford Puma
Read MoreThe Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP), Honourable Mope Khati of Lesotho,
Read MoreLesotho’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Neo Matjato Moteane on Wednesday praised China’s rotating medical teams as
Read MoreAs part of the Free State province’s Easter Road Safety Campaign, Hon. Jabu Mbalula who is a Member of the
Read MoreIn the rugged highlands of Matsoaing, Mokhotlong, the day begins long before the sun touches the peaks. For 18-year-old Toma
Read MoreThe first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (M186 228)
Read MoreHealth services at state facilities across the country have been brought to a standstill by health workers who have downed tools over
Read MoreThe Road Fund Secretariat informs all road users and the public at large that Toll Gate Fees are set to
Read MoreStarting April 2, 2026, nationals of Lesotho who are found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of
Read MoreCivil society organisations in Lesotho want the government to disclose a health funding agreement signed with the United States on
Read MoreThe new United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms. Residen Taija Kontinen, recently paid a courtesy call on Lesotho’s Minister of Information,
Read MorePresident Donald Trump has told the nation in a televised speech that the US military has nearly completed its goals
Read MoreOn April 1, 2026, Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane announced a series of government measures aimed at reducing the burden
Read MoreBela-Bela and Kolojane Community Council Child Protection Teams (CCCPT’s) said their countless efforts of raising awareness on children’s rights has
Read MoreMochesane Mpali has made history by becoming the first Mosotho to be shortlisted for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering
Read MoreMafokotsane Ladies coach, Mr. Nkieane Kolisang, says the team has successfully completed psychological sessions aimed at strengthening players’ mental readiness
Read MoreLesotho recently participated in the commemoration of Southern Africa Liberation Day, joining other SADC missions at Angola House in Berlin.
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