Lesotho

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:26:43 GMT
Japan Contributes Towards Food and Nutrition Security in Lesotho
[WFP] Maseru- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of JPY 200 million (approximately US$1.36 million) from the Government of Japan to support the national school feeding programme in Lesotho. Over the next year,...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:10:33 GMT
How SA's Lesotho Water Project Costs Ballooned By R45-Billion
[GroundUp] The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project has seen costs escalate from R8-billion in 2008 to R53-billion today, with delays pushing completion from 2019 to 2028

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:20:53 GMT
Landlocked Developing Countries to Start 'New Decade of Delivery'
[IPS] Awaza, Turkmenistan -- As the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concludes today (Friday, August 8) in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with the adoption of the Awaza Political Declaration and the formal endorsement ...

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:22:34 GMT
Lesotho Workers Condemn Denial of Healthcare to Basotho in South Africa
[GroundUp] Lesotho cabinet ministers to engage with SA counterparts over the issue

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:59:46 GMT
Lesotho Aims for 10% Tariff On Exports to U.S.
[GroundUp] Government relieved by reduction from threatened 50% to 15%

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:13:31 GMT
SAPS National Commissioner Meets Basotho Counterpart
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has met with his counterpart in Lesotho, Advocate Borotho Matsoso.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:48:43 GMT
Trump Administration Dials Back on Trade Tariffs, But 30% Import Charges Loom for Some
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The U.S. administration eased its proposed tariffs on trade with several African countries, but charges of up to 30% will kick in on imports from four countries in the coming days.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:32:33 GMT
Is Parliament's M1 Billion Bid Feasible?
[Lesotho Times] The demand by Members of Parliament (MPs) to receive three percent of the national budget, an amount estimated to exceed M1 billion, for the operations of the National Assembly and Senate has sparked controversy and public debate.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:33:48 GMT
'Kamoli Bullied My Husband for Years'
[Lesotho Times] . . . Mahao's widow tells court

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:40:15 GMT
Two Women Sentenced for Illegal Abortion
[Lesotho Times] 'MARETHABILE Khalema (24) of Lithabaneng Ha Keiso has been found guilty of aiding Ntebaleng Matlali (21) of Ha Molengoana to terminate a pregnancy using umbrella wires and abortion pills.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:39:24 GMT
Lesotho Gears Up for Africa Cultural and Trade Expo
[Lesotho Times] LESOTHO is set to become the epicenter of African culture and commerce this September as it prepares to host the inaugural 'Africa Cultural Exchange and Trade Expo' from 3 to 7 September 2025 in Maseru.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:34:00 GMT
Man Charged With Wife's Attempted Murder
[Lesotho Times] A 26-year-old Ha Leqele man, Qenehelo Letoaba, has been charged with attempted murder after severally stabbing his wife on the neck in anger.

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:57:54 GMT
SA Police - No Evidence of Lesotho Rebel Army
[GroundUp] Lesotho's security chiefs have claimed there are illegal military training camps on SA farms

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:55:23 GMT
Hundreds of Lesotho Diamond Mining Jobs to Be Axed Following U.S. Tariff Threats
[GroundUp] Between 250 and 300 permanent and contracted workers at Letšeng Diamonds are expected to lose their jobs

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:18:13 GMT
South Africa Silent On Lesotho Rebel Army Allegations
[GroundUp] Last week, Lesotho security chiefs said there were terrorist training camps in the Free State

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:54:14 GMT
Director of Passports Suspended
[Lesotho Times] ...amid ongoing passport crisis

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:32:54 GMT
PM Issues Warning On National Security
[Lesotho Times] PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has issued a stern warning against actions that threaten national security, citing the recent arrest of Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Dr Tšepo Lipholo, as an example.

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:37:56 GMT
Lesotho Security Chiefs Say There Are Illegal Military Training Camps On South African Farms
[GroundUp] Security chiefs say youths are lured by Malata Naha group to fight for return of territories to Lesotho, but an opposition politician claims it's a ruse

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:01:35 GMT
Rwanda Crush Lesotho in T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier
[New Times] Rwanda women's national cricket team kicked off their campaign at the 2025 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier (Division Two) with a dominant 10-wicket victory over Lesotho on Sunday, July 20, at Botswana Cricket Association Oval.

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