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The leader of the Democratic Congress (DC) and Opposition Leader in Parliament Hon. Mathibeli Mokhothu raised a point of order on Tuesday, highlighting the severe impact of climate change across the country. He noted that extreme weather events have increasingly resulted in houses being blown away and bridges collapsing. In response to these challenges, he […]

The Public Accounts Committee has resolved to summon the Lesotho National Development Corporation — LNDC — after the corporation failed to appear before the committee this morning. Only three members of the LNDC showed up, while several others, including the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Thabo Khasipe, were absent. The LNDC had been called to […]

The Radiation Protection Agency (RPA), a national body mandated to oversee the safe use of radioactive materials, has launched a training workshop aimed at increasing awareness and strengthening stakeholder engagement. Speaking at the official opening of the session, the Deputy Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Mr. Apesi Rats’ele, emphasized that although […]

A weakening Typhoon Fung-wong has departed the Philippines after killing at least two people, displacing 1.4 million, and destroying homes and roads across the country’s most populous island. Rescue workers kicked off recovery efforts on Monday morning across Luzon, home to some 64 million people, as the government lifted all travel restrictions. Fung-wong arrived mere […]

The India Association of Lesotho (IAL) conducted a free medical outreach programme in Thaba-Tseka yesterday, providing essential health services to local residents. The initiative aimed to improve access to healthcare in remote areas and strengthen community well-being. According to the organizers, the outreach included medical check-ups, consultations, and distribution of basic medicines. By the day’s […]

Former South African soldier, Lieutenant-Commander Sylvester Mangolele, has been arrested alongside Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM) deputy leader, Moshoeshoe Hetsa, and the party’s spokesperson Abdulmalik Sekhonyana Molapo. The trio is currently detained at Police Headquarters in Maseru and is expected to appear before Maseru Magistrates Court tomorrow. They were taken into custody on Friday while attending […]

  Murder-accused Democratic Congress (DC) legislator, Thabiso Lekitla, has suffered a legal setback after the Court of Appeal dismissed his bid to have High Court Judge, ‘Mabatšoeneng Hlaele, removed from presiding over his murder trial. Mr Lekitla, who is accused of murdering Mopeli Rapholo in 2020, had approached the apex court through his lawyer, Advocate […]

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over the rapidly worsening security situation in Mali. He highlighted the rising threat posed by terrorist groups, who have imposed blockades, disrupted access to essential supplies, and worsened humanitarian conditions for civilians. H.E. Youssouf has strongly condemned the deliberate […]

The Republic of Zambia is set to host the President of the State of Israel, His Excellency Isaac Herzog, from Monday to Tuesday this week on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. According to a statement issued by Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Mulambo Haimbe, […]

The Road Transport Board says it is still awaiting feedback from the consultant hired by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to determine how public transport fares should be adjusted. Board Deputy Chairperson, Kolosoa Senoko, said transport operators have been pressing the Board to issue a new fare structure, which was expected to take […]