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Mofosi Requests over M500 Million for Agriculture and Food Security Initiatives

The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr. Thabo Mofosi, has announced plans by the Ministry to strengthen agricultural production with over M500 million. He made this statement in the National Assembly yesterday while

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Standard Lesotho Bank Launches Exclusive Private Banking Suite to Elevate Client Experience

Standard Lesotho Bank Launches Exclusive Private Banking Suite to Elevate Client Experience

Standard Lesotho bank has opened a state-of-the-art private banking suite at Maseru mall dedicated exclusively to its high-net-worth clients. The grand opening marks a milestone in the bank’s ongoing commitment to delivering superior service and

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Chiefs Call for Shift in Moshoeshoe Day Commemorations

Chiefs Call for Shift in Moshoeshoe Day Commemorations

Some Principal Chiefs have called for a transformation in the way King Moshoeshoe’s anniversary is commemorated, urging a move away from traditional gatherings centred on celebration and dancing, and instead focusing on meaningful community development

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Man Alleges Police Brutality, Seeks M250,000 in Damages

Man Alleges Police Brutality, Seeks M250,000 in Damages

A man from Ha Chaka, Mosiuoa Khaka, has accused officers at St. Monica’s Police Station of assault and is seeking compensation exceeding M250,000. He alleges that the incident, which took place in April last year,

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Five Shop Stewards Sentenced for M200,000 Theft at Kobeli Shop

Five Shop Stewards Sentenced for M200,000 Theft at Kobeli Shop

Five shop stewards have been sentenced by the Botha-Bothe Magistrate’s Court to either serve five years in prison or pay a fine of M15,000 each after being convicted of stealing goods from Kobeli shop in

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United States launches investigation into South Africa

United States launches investigation into South Africa

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries to determine whether they are engaging in “unfair trade”. The investigation forms part of a broader

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Ministry of Health Strengthens Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Ministry of Health Strengthens Public Health Emergency Preparedness

The Ministry of Health yesterday hosted a capacity-building workshop aimed at introducing and institutionalizing Public Health Emergency Management within the country’s national health system. The initiative includes strategic orientation for senior executives as well as

Lesotho Prepares for April 12 Population and Housing Census

The Head of Population at the Bureau of Statistics, Mrs. ’Matlokotsi Makoa, says significant progress has been made in preparations for the upcoming Population and Housing Census scheduled for April 12. Mrs. Makoa explained that

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Statistics SA Hands Over Gadgets To BoS

Statistics SA Hands Over Gadgets To BoS

In support of the upcoming 2026 Lesotho Housing and Population Census, Statistics South Africa yesterday handed over 2750 tablets and 1045 power banks to the Bureau of Statistics (BoS) at the event held in Maseru.

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Petroleum Fund, CBL Urge Calm Amid Petroleum Supply Concern

Petroleum Fund, CBL Urge Calm Amid Petroleum Supply Concern

The Petroleum Fund and Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) have assured Basotho that there is currently no shortage of fuel in the country despite growing global tensions affecting oil supply. Head of Projects at the