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Four Police Officers Face Murder Trial as Court Rejects Bid to Dismiss Case

Four Police Officers Face Murder Trial as Court Rejects Bid to Dismiss Case

The case involving four police officers accused of murdering a man from Botha-Bothe and assaulting his brother in 2018 is scheduled to be heard today at the High Court Ts’ifa-li-Mali in Leribe. The accused, Detective

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CSIS Holds Training Workshop to Boost Climate Data Sharing and Early Warning Systems

CSIS Holds Training Workshop to Boost Climate Data Sharing and Early Warning Systems

In a move to strengthen climate resilience and disaster preparedness, Lesotho has initiated a comprehensive training workshop focused on the Climate Services Information System (CSIS), a cutting-edge web-based platform designed for managing and sharing critical

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Lesotho to Commemorate World Water Day 2026 in Mafeteng Under the Theme “Water and Gender”

Lesotho to Commemorate World Water Day 2026 in Mafeteng Under the Theme “Water and Gender”

Lesotho is set to mark the observance of World Water Day 2026 in Qalabane Ha Ralintši, Mafeteng tomorrow, highlighting the vital link between water access and gender equality. The event, which will be held under

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China Cancels M214 Million Debt Owed by Lesotho

China Cancels M214 Million Debt Owed by Lesotho

The government of the People’s Republic of China has waived loans worth two hundred and fourteen million, four hundred and forty-six thousand maloti (M214.446 million) owed by Lesotho, in a ceremony held in Maseru today.

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UNICEF Donates Starter Packages to Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Maseru

UNICEF Donates Starter Packages to Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Maseru

The Minister of Justice and Law, Richard Ramoeletsi, received starter packages from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today for the juvenile rehabilitation Centre at the Maseru facility. Expressing his gratitude, Minister Ramoeletsi acknowledged UNICEF’s

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Man Appears in Court for Alleged Murder of Wife in Mohale’s Hoek

Man Appears in Court for Alleged Murder of Wife in Mohale’s Hoek

A 30-year-old man from Mohlakeng, Resetselemang Luka, appeared before the magistrate’s court in Mohale’s Hoek on the 1st of April, facing charges for the alleged murder of his 24-year-old wife. According to Superintendent Thabo Mohai,

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Transport Operators Express Frustration Over Delayed Fare Adjustments Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Transport Operators Express Frustration Over Delayed Fare Adjustments Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Public transport operators have expressed frustration over the government’s delay in increasing transport fares, despite the continued rise in fuel prices. They say the lack of timely action has left them struggling to cope with

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Mokhotlong Records Highest Cases of Illegal Firearm Possession

Mokhotlong Records Highest Cases of Illegal Firearm Possession

The Lesotho Mounted Police Service reports that Mokhotlong district is at the forefront of cases involving residents in possession of illegal firearms. Police spokesperson, Superintendent Thabo Mohai, revealed that the chairperson of the Tlhanyaku Community

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Nearly Half of Lesotho’s Women Aged 15–49 Experience Violence

Nearly Half of Lesotho’s Women Aged 15–49 Experience Violence

A recent Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey (2023–2024) reveals that nearly one in two women aged 15–49 have experienced sexual or physical violence since the age of 15. According to UNFPA Lesotho, this alarming figure

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Travel Document Production Resumes Despite Equipment Challenges

Travel Document Production Resumes Despite Equipment Challenges

The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Mr. Mpopo Ts’oele, has clarified that the suspension of travel document production is no longer in effect. In an interview with