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Democratic Congress Youth League Raises Concerns Over Politicisation of Census Recruitment

Democratic Congress Youth League Raises Concerns Over Politicisation of Census Recruitment

The Democratic Congress Youth League has expressed concern over the manner in which individuals are being recruited for the national census campaign, including the enumeration of Basotho living in South Africa. In an interview with

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Lesotho Urged to Intensify Fight Against Tuberculosis Amid Persistent High Burden

Lesotho Urged to Intensify Fight Against Tuberculosis Amid Persistent High Burden

The Chair of Chairs in the National Assembly, Mokhothu Makhalanyane highlighted the country's ongoing vulnerability to the TB epidemic as the international community observes World TB Day. Mr. Makhalanyane said despite global advancements, Lesotho continues

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Seutloali makes an emotional decision to leave BNP

Seutloali makes an emotional decision to leave BNP

Basotho National Party stalwart ‘Machere Seutloali has confirmed leaving behind the party to join the current Revolution for Prosperity movement amid stating the decision has been difficult. In an interview with Mohale Fm yesterday, Ms

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Senior Judicial Commissioner challenges pay grade

Senior Judicial Commissioner challenges pay grade

THE Senior Judicial Commissioner, Rabuka Chalatse, has petitioned the Court of Appeal to review its 2022 judgment that dismissed his bid to be upgraded to a higher salary grade. Mr Chalatse is challenging the judiciary’s

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