HIV and AIDS has been singled out as a major challenge in Leribe as the district comprise 30 percent of the country's overall statistics of infection rate.This was said by the National AIDS Commission (NAC) Officer, Mrs 'Malithapelo Mosuoe when giving a report on infection rate in the district.
Many Basotho were in jovial mood as they witnessed different performances earmarked for the celebration to marks the King’s birthday celebration held in Leribe.
The street-vendors are back in the streets of Maseru in large numbers with many of them occupying open spaces outside the marketplace and on pavements around town with only few left in the marketplace.