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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

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Victoria Hotel set for demolition

Victoria Hotel set for demolition

THE once-iconic Victoria Hotel in central Maseru is set to be demolished to pave the way for a new government office block. The hotel, long mired in controversy, is expected to be torn down in

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Pakistani Man Sentenced for Stealing M20,000 from Employer in Maseru

Pakistani Man Sentenced for Stealing M20,000 from Employer in Maseru

A 27-year-old Pakistani man, Ebad Khan, who resides at Ha Hoohlo in Maseru, appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court on 4 March this year facing charges of stealing approximately M20,000 from the business where he

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LNFOD participates in UN disability rights session

LNFOD participates in UN disability rights session

The Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled, LNFOD, is participating in the 34th session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Geneva, Switzerland. The session began today

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Basotho migrant workers meet South African residents to iron out coexistence issues

Basotho migrant workers meet South African residents to iron out coexistence issues

Basotho workers employed in factories in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, and local residents met yesterday to discuss improving relations and promoting peaceful coexistence at workplaces and in the community. The meeting was convened by Umkhonto Wesizwe representative

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The High Court dismisses Kholumo’s bid to remain in his India diplomatic post

The High Court dismisses Kholumo’s bid to remain in his India diplomatic post

High Court Justice Tšeliso Mokoko has dismissed Thabang Kholumo’s legal bid to challenge the government’s decision to recall him from his diplomatic post in India. Kholumo was appointed Counsellor to India on 22 August 2022,

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Labour Unions Push for 12% Wage Increase

Labour Unions Push for 12% Wage Increase

Six labour unions have announced that they are currently engaged in negotiations with employers to secure a 12 percent wage increase for workers across various sectors. Speaking in an interview with Mohale FM, Solong Senohe