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National budget faces opposition challenge

National budget faces opposition challenge

THE 2026/27 national budget, scheduled to be presented next week, is facing resistance from the opposition, which is calling for its deferral pending investigations into government spending from the Contingency Fund. Leader of the Opposition

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The Government of Lesotho mourns with families affected by the shooting incident in South Africa

The Government of Lesotho mourns with families affected by the shooting incident in South Africa

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho, through its office in Johannesburg, together with the affected families and relevant stakeholders, held a memorial service for Basotho who lost their lives in a shooting incident while

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Unsafe Bridge Endangers Ha- Ts’iu Community

Unsafe Bridge Endangers Ha- Ts’iu Community

Residents of ha Ts’iu Matamong are exposed to daily danger as they cross a severely damaged bridge which restricts access to schools, workplaces, clinics and other essential services. Chief Tšeliso Moreroa of Ha-Tšiu Matamong says

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Counterfeit Notes Detected in Parts of Lesotho, Central Bank Urges Vigilance

Counterfeit Notes Detected in Parts of Lesotho, Central Bank Urges Vigilance

The Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has raised concern over the circulation of counterfeit banknotes that have been detected in some parts of the country, warning the public to remain vigilant and familiarize themselves with

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Education Minister Launches Second Phase of PM-Led Golf Tournament

Education Minister Launches Second Phase of PM-Led Golf Tournament

The Minister of Education and Training, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, has officially launched the second phase of the Prime Minister-led Golf Tournament, an initiative aimed at strengthening access to education for vulnerable children across Lesotho. Professor

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Lesotho Faces Neurologist Shortage Amid Rising Epilepsy Concerns

Lesotho Faces Neurologist Shortage Amid Rising Epilepsy Concerns

The Office of the Director of Health Services has raised concern over a critical shortage of neurologists in Lesotho, warning that the gap is affecting the country’s ability to properly diagnose and treat neurological conditions.

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Concerns raised over illegal mining activities in Bekkersdal

Concerns raised over illegal mining activities in Bekkersdal

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the “escalating activities of illegal mining” in Bekkersdal. The committee has expressed its deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the escalating activities of illegal

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DC Youth League Calls for Expansion of NMDS Scholarships

DC Youth League Calls for Expansion of NMDS Scholarships

The President of the Democratic Congress Youth League, Mr Phehello Sehlabaka, has called on the National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS) to increase the number of young people who benefit from government scholarships. Speaking in an

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Basotho Arrested in Durban as South Africa Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants

Basotho Arrested in Durban as South Africa Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants

Lesotho’s Consulate in Durban, South Africa, has confirmed that several Basotho working in factories were arrested during a police operation aimed at flushing out illegal immigrants living in the country without proper documentation. Speaking on

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Police Warn Public as Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Cases Rise in Lesotho

Police Warn Public as Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Cases Rise in Lesotho

The Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) has issued a strong warning to the public over the growing spread of human trafficking in the country, urging citizens to remain vigilant as the crime increasingly affects people