Dreams Deferred, Futures Bleak: Youth Despair Over Unemployment Woes Deepened by Budget

Today’s budget has deepened the wounds of unemployment, further frustrating the youth of this country. Some of them say, the budget serves as a stark reminder that, not only have their aspirations been postponed, but their future remains uncertain beyond the bicentennial. Thandiwe Khatakane- Social Work graduate from the National University of Lesotho, expressed her […]

Combine Harvester Combusts, Halt Wheat Harvest at Koali Agricultural Resource Centre in Berea

The ongoing wheat harvesting at Lesotho National Development Corporation block farming of more than two hundred and thirty hectares at Koali Agricultural Resource Centre in Berea has been suspended due to breakdown of a combine harvester machine. The District Crops Officer from the Department of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Mr Katleho Mat’sabisa said, the […]

Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Mr. Holomo Molibeli has approached the High Court seeking for review of the decision of the Prime Minister (PM) to retire him.

Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Mr. Holomo Molibeli has approached the High Court seeking for review of the decision of the Prime Minister (PM) to retire him. Molibeli is, in this application asking the court to set aside the decision and declare it irrational and illegal. Molibeli’s lawyer Advocate Tekane Maqakachane stated that in his letter […]

Concourt fails to hear IEC Case

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday failed to hear a case in which 130 employees of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) are challenging the Commission which intents to implement a new organizational structure formulated by the management task team. Addressing the applicants who filled the courtroom wearing their commission’s T-shirts, Judge Molefi Makara who sat alongside […]

King Letsie III’s 54th birthday a cultural extravaganza

Lesotho King Letsie III has celebrated his 54th birthday in Mafeteng. The people of Mafeteng filled the Leshoboro Stadium where the Prime Minister, ministers and the diplomatic corps also attended the ceremony. The Lesotho Mounted Police escorted ushered in the King and Queen, a symbol of Basotho unity and the custodian of cultural heritage. Born […]