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THREE Lesotho police officers and two ordinary Basotho were arrested in Wepener, South Africa, while following up leads on stolen cattle. They were arrested on Thursday night but were released the following day after intervention by the government of Lesotho. They were travelling in a Honda Fit and were pulled over by the South African […]

They say this is despite police raids on illegal mining by police. 



Travel bans over new 'Omicron' coronavirus variant are unjustified, says South Africa : Rashtra News South Africa said on Friday that imposing restrictions on travellers from the country because of a newly identified Covid-19 variant was unjustified, after a British ban on flights from southern African countries that others have followed. Health Minister Joe Phaahla told

TODAY, I celebrate an erudite scholar, a cerebral intellectual; an effective teacher; a very humane individual and indeed a deep thinker and philosopher

Lehlohonolo Seema has lifted Sekhukhune United to record-breaking levels in the club’s short history playing in the DStv Premiership.

A South African debt collector has reached a dubious deal with a Lesotho competitor for a lucrative government tender to collect debt from students who default on loans. The Lesotho company was promised R13-million to withdraw a court application challenging the award of the tender to its rival. Lesotho’s anti-corruption authorities are investigating this arrangement […]

IF you are driving in Lesotho, brace yourself for a fresh driver’s licence test. That is the plan the government wants to put in place: to re-test all drivers. It says all drivers must undergo “proper education” on how to drive in a bid to reduce fatalities on the roads. Last week, the Department of […]

THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) has increased power tariffs by 9.6 percent. The new tariffs were approved by the Lesotho Water and Electricity Authority (LEWA) yesterday. The LEWA board said the increment was done “based on the increased prices the LEC buys electricity from Eskom and other sources”. The LEC buys electricity from ’Muela Hydro-power […]

The expense of tech upgrades, lack of digital skills and regulatory hurdles are key hindrances to African SMEs’ growth.

The creative sector conveys its condolences to the family of Zimbabwe veteran artist Stella January, who recently passed away. The 55-year-old actor played in several TV drama series.