Lesotho
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:16:16 GMTWhat Lesotho Can Teach Eswatini and South Africa About Key Political Reforms
[The Conversation Africa] Two southern African countries, South Africa and Eswatini, are undergoing important reforms. South Africa is reviewing its electoral system while Eswatini is revisiting the powers of the monarch through a national dialogue.
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:11:15 GMTBeing LGBT in Africa Draws Stigma, Violence and Criminal Charges
[DW] In Africa, where many countries outlaw homosexuality, LGBT people live in fear of attacks and imprisonment.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:06:57 GMTIMF Executive Board Concludes 2022 Article Iv Consultation With Kingdom of Lesotho
[IMF] Washington, DC: On June 1st, 2022, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Kingdom of Lesotho.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:55:05 GMTEthiopia to Test Lesotho in Build-Up Ties Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
[CAF] The Ethiopia national football team will play Lesotho in two international friendly matches as they shape up for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 qualifier.
Wed, 25 May 2022 05:09:58 GMTRed Flags Ahead of October Elections
[ISS] Parliamentarians urgently need to vote on a reform bill that can bring some political stability to Lesotho.
Tue, 24 May 2022 11:11:49 GMTLesotho Correctional Service Boss Disowns Netflix Prison Documentary
[Lesotho Times] Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Commissioner, Mating Nkakala, has belatedly disowned a documentary film shot inside in the Maseru Central Prison by a British journalist, Raphael Rowe, in 2019.
Tue, 24 May 2022 11:28:46 GMTEx-Offenders Fight Gangsterism
[Lesotho Times] The Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders Association (CRROA) and the Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) have launched a countrywide initiative to combat gangsterism.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:41:01 GMTBasotho Debating Abortion Rights Reform
[Lesotho Times] The 2022 State of the World Population Report launched last week revealed that about 60 percent of unintended pregnancies in Lesotho end in abortion.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:28:37 GMTNational Assembly Approves Cyber-Crime Bill
[Lesotho Times] THE National Assembly has approved a new law aimed at combating cybercrimes.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:25:07 GMTMidwives Seek Approval to Conduct Home Deliveries
[Lesotho Times] THE Independent Midwives' Association of Lesotho (IMAL) has appealed to the government to come up with a policy that allows them help expectant mothers to deliver at home.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:20:11 GMTMurder-Accused Minister Moramotse Walks Free
[Lesotho Times] LOCAL Government and Chieftainship Affairs Minister, Lehlohonolo Moramotse's murder-accused son, Thabo Moramotse, is a free man.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:44:02 GMTHealth Director General Accused of Maladministration, Corruption
[Lesotho Times] The Ministry of Health's director general of health services, Nyane Letsie, has once again been accused of maladministration and corruption.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:37:33 GMTMomentous Occasion As Lesotho, U.S. Sign U.S.$300 Million Compact II
[Lesotho Times] The big day has finally arrived.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:36:16 GMTOpposition Leader Mahao Attacks 'Incompetent' PM Majoro
[Lesotho Times] Basotho Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has laid into Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro and his deputy, Mathibeli Mokhothu, over their alleged incompetence.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:49:44 GMTHigh Court Opens in Leribe
[Lesotho Times] THE long-awaited northern division of the High Court in Leribe will be officially opened on Monday.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:47:53 GMTVodacom Launches Patala Ka M-Pesa
[Lesotho Times] M-PESA users can now pay for online purchases using their mobile money accounts, thanks to the introduction of a new payment service by VCL Financial Services (VFS).