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Fuel Shortage Disrupts Garbage Collection in Maseru

Fuel Shortage Disrupts Garbage Collection in Maseru

The Maseru City Council (MCC) has announced that an ongoing shortage of diesel and petrol is disrupting its garbage collection schedule across Maseru. MCC Public Relations Manager, Ms. Lintle Bless, explained that under normal circumstances,

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Government Unaware of Reported Arrests of Basotho in South Africa

Government Unaware of Reported Arrests of Basotho in South Africa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, says the government of Lesotho has not received any official communication regarding the alleged arrest of its citizens in South Africa during the Easter holidays. Mr. Mpotjoane

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Gas Prices Rise in Lesotho Amid Global Energy Pressures

Gas Prices Rise in Lesotho Amid Global Energy Pressures

Gas prices in Lesotho have increased, a development confirmed by Easigas Lesotho. The company stated that the price adjustments are largely driven by a surge in global fuel prices. According to Easigas, ongoing tensions and

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UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening key oil shipping channel

UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening key oil shipping channel

Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper will host a virtual meeting of around 35 countries today (Thursday) to discuss viable diplomatic measures for reopening the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

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Opposition Leader Criticizes Government’s Fuel Subsidy as Insufficient and Misguided

Opposition Leader Criticizes Government’s Fuel Subsidy as Insufficient and Misguided

The leader of the Democratic Congress, and leader of opposition, Mathibeli Mokhothu, has sharply criticized the government’s recent announcement of a fuel subsidy, describing it as a mere token gesture that fails to address the

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Lesotho Police Staff Association Announces Peaceful Protest to the Prime Minister’s Office Over Unaddressed Grievances

Lesotho Police Staff Association Announces Peaceful Protest to the Prime Minister’s Office Over Unaddressed Grievances

The Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA) has announced plans to hold a peaceful procession to the Office of the Prime Minister on the 16th of this month, to protest against unresolved issues concerning inflation adjustments

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Community Action Helps Restore Order in Ha Tsolo Village

Community Action Helps Restore Order in Ha Tsolo Village

The chief of Ha Tsolo, Sekoting, in Maseru, Mootisa Mootisa, has announced that crime in his village, once a growing concern, is now under control following decisive community action. In an interview with Mohale FM,

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Government Introduces Fuel Subsidies and Expands VAT Exemptions to Ease Cost of Living

Government Introduces Fuel Subsidies and Expands VAT Exemptions to Ease Cost of Living

The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Sam Ntsokoane Matekane, has announced that the government will subsidise rising fuel prices to ease the financial burden on the public. In a national address delivered yesterday evening, the Prime

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New MISA Lesotho Leadership Pledges to Restore Professionalism in Media Sector

New MISA Lesotho Leadership Pledges to Restore Professionalism in Media Sector

The newly elected Chairperson of the Media Institute of Southern Africa Lesotho chapter, Khotsofalang Koloi, has emphasized the need for the new leadership to assess and strengthen professionalism within the media industry. He noted that

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Lesotho Allocates M100 Million for Construction of National Cancer Hospital

Lesotho Allocates M100 Million for Construction of National Cancer Hospital

The Minister of Health, Selibe Mochoboroane, has described cancer as a severe and life-threatening disease that continues to affect many Basotho, claiming numerous lives over the years. He announced that, in the 2026/2027 financial year,