Africa Matters: Lesotho battles suicide scourge

Concerns over SA-Lesotho military pact

   Mohloai Mpesi The planned construction of a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) military base at Katse Dam has been met with murmurs of disapproval. A tentative agreement for the SANDF to build the project was reached during the second session …

Lesotho looks to boost tourism after WTM participation

  Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO’s participation at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025 exhibition has yielded valuable insights into the global perception of the Mountain Kingdom as a tourism destination, while also highlighting urgent areas for …

Financement de l'agriculture : un modèle économique identifie la meilleure combinaison pour 10 pays africains

L'Afrique est confrontée à des défis en matière de réduction de l'extrême pauvreté et des inégalités. En 2024, 8,5 % de la population mondiale vivait dans l'extrême pauvreté (c'est-à-dire avec moins de 2,15 dollars par jour). Près de 67 % …

US softens stance

Lesotho gets a seat at Trump’s talks table By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU Lesotho is reportedly among the 20 countries selected for trade negotiations with the United States (US), following the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration …

Basin States unite to secure shared water future

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU The four nations sharing the Orange-Senqu River Basin – Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa (SA) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to sustainable water resource management. This commitment was underscored at a …

Mofolo shines in Cape Town

By: Lebohang Maluke MASERU Cape Town turned into a road of success and pride as the Absa Run Your City 10K series lit up the city on Sunday. Among the thousands of seasoned and amateur runners who took part, the athletes from Lesotho made a lasting …

SMEs want efficient systems, not sympathy

“We do not need handouts. We need systems that work for small businesses, not against them.” By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Lesotho’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in the nation’s economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP …

New child-friendly unit for Leribe police

. . . as World Vision fulfills pledge By: ‘Moelo Motsiri Leribe World Vision International Lesotho officially handed over a newly built Child-Friendly and Gender Protection Unit (CGPU) office to the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) in Pitseng, Leribe. …

Blanket Parlour keeps Basotho heritage alive

By: Lebohang Maluke MASERU Blanket Parlour is a steadily rising business that celebrates and respects a traditional heritage of Basotho, the Basotho blanket. With its leading retail outlets at Pioneer Mall and Sefika Shopping Centre, Blanket Parlour is a …