BNP leader Machesetsa Mofomobe has told Lesotho to use its Highlands water as leverage to secure better treatment from South Africa or remain a permanent underclass. By Seipati Matobo Machesetsa Mofomobe, leader of the Basotho National Party, has urged Lesotho to treat its Highlands water as strategic leverage in relations with South Africa. Speaking at...

At a reception in Maseru, Ambassador Yang Xiaokun set out China's account of the Communist Party's record and its widening cooperation with Africa, from a new zero-tariff regime to closer ties with Lesotho. At a reception celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China, Ambassador Yang Xiaokun introduced the Party's...

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A video arguing that South Africa’s treatment of Basotho mirrors Israel’s treatment of Palestinians has gone viral, drawing attention to Lesotho’s status as an enclave completely surrounded by its neighbour. Editorial A video posted by Wandile Bangisi Mvane has spread widely on South African social media. It argues that South Africa’s treatment of Basotho is...

The National University of Lesotho has launched a new Physical Education degree. The programme starts with 20 students and aims to build professional careers in sport. By Litšitso Letsunyane The National University of Lesotho has launched a new Physical Education degree. The four-year course will take only 20 learners in its first intake, including students...

A former assistant human resources officer in Leribe has been charged with bribery and fraud after allegedly demanding payments from teacher applicants and tampering with recruitment records. By Tholoana Lesenya A 30-year-old former Assistant Human Resource Officer attached to the Leribe District Education Office has appeared in court on charges of bribery, corruption, fraud and...

The Public Accounts Committee has ordered Central Bank of Lesotho Governor Dr Maluke Letete to take decisive action against officials linked to the irregular duplicate payment of M1.2 million. By Tholoana Lesenya The Public Accounts Committee has ordered Central Bank of Lesotho Governor Dr Maluke Letete to take decisive action against officials allegedly linked to...

Trade Minister Motlatsi Maqelepo says the EU-backed RVCL+ programme has helped 102 Basotho firms reach international trade fairs and created new jobs, while finance, certification and capacity still hold businesses back. THE government has reaffirmed its promise to help Basotho-owned businesses grow, compete and create jobs, with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development,...

The environment minister told a Maseru briefing that El Niño raises the risk of a dry season but does not guarantee drought, and urged Basotho to plan ahead rather than panic. BASOTHO have been urged not to panic over reports of El Niño, with the government saying the weather pattern does not automatically mean Lesotho...

The Lesotho Association for Public Administration and Management has relaunched after more than a decade of inactivity, promising research, training and pressure on policymakers to improve public services. THE Lesotho Association for Public Administration and Management (LAPAM) has relaunched after years of inactivity, with a promise to help government workers deliver better services to the...

The Public Accounts Committee has told Ministry of Finance officials that the M6.1 billion flagged as untraceable in government accounts is more likely the result of negligence and poor record-keeping than outright theft. By Tholoana Lesenya The Public Accounts Committee has suggested that the M6.1 billion flagged by the Auditor General as untraceable in the...

WASHINGTON, July 10 (RIA Novosti) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has agreed to continue the negotiation process with Iran at Tehran's request, however indicating that the ceasefire is over. "The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the...