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The Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) launched an upgraded maloti banknotes in Maseru on Tuesday. The Governor of the bank, Dr. Maluke Letete, said one of the reasons for upgrading the banknotes is to strengthen their security features and to try to include people with visual impairments. He said the money is now made with […]

The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, says police are making steady progress in the investigation of the assassination of Marius Van Der Merwe — also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission. General Masemola confirmed that three persons of interest have been identified and one has already been questioned as part of the […]

Financial Literacy Coach Bright Pita has encouraged Basotho to commit to monthly savings, saying the habit had long term benefits especially towards end of year when spending escalated. A Savings Challenge launched on social media by Financial Literacy Coach Bright Pita has seen over one hundred participants collectively raise around one hundred thousand maloti towards […]

Sudan’s air force has carried out bombings in which at least 1,700 civilians have died in attacks on residential neighborhoods, markets, schools and camps for displaced people. The Sudan Witness Project says it has compiled the largest known dataset of military airstrikes in the conflict, which began in April 2023. More than 1,700 civilians were […]

The Leribe Magistrate’s Court has identified two men after they were arrested for transporting 39 small-stock animals without the required documentation at Ha Lejone. The two men, Mohloki Kometsane and Mafose Lethakha from Malingoaneng, Mokhotlong, were apprehended by police while transporting sheep and goats in a truck at Ha Lejone, Leribe. When they appeared in […]

Tlotliso Tholoana from Little Darling English Medium School has emerged the Top performer in the Primary School Leaving Examinations, out-performing over 34 thousand candidates who sat for the examinations this year. Following close at the second spot was a tie between Leribe English Medium Primary School candidate Nthabiseng Christina Khobethi and KC Junior School Sentle […]

THE Bacha Entrepreneurship Project (BEP) has grown beyond being just a funding initiative into a platform where ideas are nurtured, potential is recognised, and the future of Lesotho’s economy is being reshaped by young innovators with bold ambitions. This according to Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) Acting Commissioner, Rakokoana Makoa, who said the five youth-led businesses […]

CHILDREN from destitute families are increasingly failing to progress beyond primary school due to their parents’ inability to afford secondary school fees. The situation is worse in rural areas, where girls who drop out of school are often pushed into early marriages or the sex trade while still underage to become breadwinners for their vulnerable […]

Kananelo Mphana, a talented young 29-year-old man from Lithabaneng, Maseru, has quickly risen to prominence in the fields of cinematography and marketing, adding an AFDA award under his belt. Recently, Kananelo achieved a significant milestone by winning an AFDA award, recognition that underscores his talent and dedication. The AFDA Awards are prestigious accolades presented by […]