# lesotho (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lesotho. Page: Feed: --- ## [SATO CREATES PLATFORM FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS](https://www.lena.gov.ls/sato-creates-platform-for-local-entrepreneurs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sato-creates-platform-for-local-entrepreneurs) _2026-08-21 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ Maseru, Aug. 21 — The SATO sporting event is providing local entrepreneurs with an opportunity to showcase their products and connect with potential customers, with traders saying the gathering has created a valuable market for their businesses. Among those benefiting from the event is Ms. Malenea Lenea, a local maker... The post SATO CREATES PLATFORM FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS appeared first on… ## [Lesotho beach volleyball ladies storm continental tournament](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/lesotho-beach-volleyball-ladies-storm-continental-tournament/) _2026-08-21 · Seabata Mahao · Newsdayonline_ Lesotho’s ladies Beach Volleyball team has qualified for the next round of the CAVB 2026 Beach Volleyball Continental Senior Championships after defeating Burundi 2-0 in a tough encounter on Thursday this week. The team’s remarkable breakthrough came after two wins and a loss in the group stages of the competition currently ongoing in Egypt from \[…\] The post Lesotho beach volleyball ladies storm… ## [LeFA eases financial squeeze on PL clubs](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/lefa-eases-financial-squeeze-on-pl-clubs/) _2026-08-21 · Seabata Mahao · Newsdayonline_ The Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has moved to ease the financial burden facing Premier League clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season, acknowledging the growing costs associated with running top-flight football teams. The intervention was tabled by LeFA President LijaneNthunya during a special meeting of the LeFA Executive Committee held last week. According to LeFA, the \[…\] The post LeFA eases… ## [M100k boost for basketball tournament](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/m100k-boost-for-basketball-tournament/) _2026-08-21 · Seabata Mahao · Newsdayonline_ Maluti Mountain Cement (MMC) has injected M100 000 into the Lesotho Basketball Association (LBA) International Basketball Tournament, giving a major boost to the return of high-level basketball competition to the Mountain Kingdom. The tournament is scheduled for 4-6 September, 2026 at Lehakoe Recreational Centre, where national teams from Botswana and Eswatini, alongside provincial clubs from \[…\]… ## [New faces, old issues as PLMC belatedly holds AGM](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/new-faces-old-issues-as-plmc-belatedly-holds-agm/) _2026-08-21 · Seabata Mahao · Newsdayonline_ The Premier League Management Committee (PLMC) will convene its long-delayed Annual General Meeting (AGM) tonight under a new-look executive, following key member departures and the controversial manner of their replacements, which has drawn sharp criticism from some clubs. The PLMC re-shuffle adds a layer of intrigue to a gathering that was always going to set \[…\] The post New faces, old issues… ## [COUNCIL PLEASED WITH PROGRESS ON ROAD REHABILITATION](https://www.lena.gov.ls/council-pleased-with-progress-on-road-rehabilitation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=council-pleased-with-progress-on-road-rehabilitation) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ Mohale’s Hoek, Aug. 20 — The District Council is pleased with the progress of ongoing rehabilitation works on the Ha-Lesala and Ha-Matekane gravel roads in Qhoasing Community Council. District Council Principal Technical Officer, Mr. Molefi Moronti, said in an interview with the Agency that the project also passes through Ha-Lesala... The post COUNCIL PLEASED WITH PROGRESS ON ROAD REHABILITATION… ## [LESOTHO MISSES CHANCE TO CHAIR SADC TROIKA](https://www.lena.gov.ls/lesotho-misses-chance-to-chair-sadc-troika/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lesotho-misses-chance-to-chair-sadc-troika) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ MASERU, Aug. 20 — Lesotho has missed an opportunity to become the in-coming chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation known as SADC Troika because of its slow progress on constitutional reforms. Mr. Thapelo Mabote, Press Attache in the Prime Minister (PM)’s... The post LESOTHO MISSES CHANCE TO CHAIR SADC TROIKA appeared… ## [DMA HOUSE DAMAGE ACCUSED DENIED BAIL](https://www.lena.gov.ls/dma-house-damage-accused-denied-bail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dma-house-damage-accused-denied-bail) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ MASERU, Aug. 20 — Mosito Ratefane (46) of Lepereng in Maseru district has been denied bail after appearing before Maseru Magistrate Court on a charge of malicious damage to a household constructed for his family by the Disaster Management Authority (DMA). According to the charge sheet, Ratefane unlawfully and intentionally... The post DMA HOUSE DAMAGE ACCUSED DENIED BAIL appeared first on Lesotho… ## [RSL CELEBRATES WOMEN IN BUSINESS](https://www.lena.gov.ls/rsl-celebrates-women-in-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rsl-celebrates-women-in-business) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ MASERU, Aug. 20 — Revenue Service Lesotho (RSL) on Thursday held an event in Maseru to commemorate Women in Business and recognise the contribution of women to entrepreneurship and economic development. In her remarks, the Acting Commissioner Client Services Mrs. Lieketseng Lipholo stated that the event was aimed at celebrating... The post RSL CELEBRATES WOMEN IN BUSINESS appeared first on Lesotho… ## [SHEEP SHORN IN BEREA DESPITE FMD, WEATHER CHALLENGES](https://www.lena.gov.ls/sheep-shorn-in-berea-despite-fmd-weather-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sheep-shorn-in-berea-despite-fmd-weather-challenges) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ Berea, Aug. 20 — A total of 1,000 sheep have already been shorn in Berea from Teyateyaneng, Lekokoaneng and ’Mamathe Resource Centers, with the Teyateyaneng Wool and Mohair Growers Association targeting 4,000 sheep this shearing season. This was confirmed by the association’s Deputy Chairman, Mr. Moji Chaba, during an interview... The post SHEEP SHORN IN BEREA DESPITE FMD, WEATHER CHALLENGES… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gqsGIUHjfyYh) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [MAHAO MURDER TRIAL MOVES TO DECEMBER](https://www.lena.gov.ls/mahao-murder-trial-moves-to-december/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mahao-murder-trial-moves-to-december) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ Maseru, Aug. 20 — A case in which nine members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) including Retired Army Commander Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli are charged with the murder of their colleague Brigadier Maaparankoe Mahao, has been postponed to December 04, 2026 and December 14-18, 2026 as well as January... The post MAHAO MURDER TRIAL MOVES TO DECEMBER appeared first on Lesotho News Agency . ## [WOMEN URGED TO FORMALIZE BUSINESSES](https://www.lena.gov.ls/42794-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=42794-2) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ Maseru, Aug. 20 — Women entrepreneurs have been urged to formally register their businesses and maintain proper financial records to enhance their growth and sustainability. Making the call during the Revenue Service Lesotho (RSL) Women in Business commemoration held in Maseru on Thursday, entrepreneur Mrs. ‘Marethabile Sekhiba said that business... The post WOMEN URGED TO FORMALIZE BUSINESSES… ## [MINISTER URGES SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF PASTURES](https://www.lena.gov.ls/minister-urges-sustainable-management-of-pastures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minister-urges-sustainable-management-of-pastures) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ Mafeteng, Aug. 20 — Minister Thabo Mofosi of Environment and Forestry has urged communities to take collective responsibility for protecting the environment and natural resources, stressing the need for sustainable pasture management and improved livelihoods for herdboys and farmers on Wednesday at Ha ‘Matsa. Speaking at the event, Mr. Mofosi... The post MINISTER URGES SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF… ## [LESOTHO, CHINA HOLD FIRST QUARTERLY DIALOGUE](https://www.lena.gov.ls/lesotho-china-hold-first-quarterly-dialogue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lesotho-china-hold-first-quarterly-dialogue) _2026-08-20 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ Maseru, Aug. 19 — Following the launch of Coordination Mechanism in January, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations together with the Chinese Embassy held their first ever quarterly dialogue of the Bilateral Cooperation Mechanism between the two countries on Wednesday. The dialogue led by the Ministry’s Principal Secretary... The post LESOTHO, CHINA HOLD FIRST QUARTERLY… ## [ELDERLY MIGRANTS REGRET MOVING FOR DEVELOPMENT THAT NEVER CAME](https://www.lena.gov.ls/elderly-migrants-regret-moving-for-development-that-never-came/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elderly-migrants-regret-moving-for-development-that-never-came) _2026-08-19 · LENA · Lesotho News Agency_ Maseru, Aug.19 — As Lesotho marks its 60th independence anniversary, elderly residents in rural settlements like Ha-Khoeli and Thoteng, Ha-Mothetsi feel forgotten. They regret leaving their prosperous mountain homes for areas lacking basic services, roads, and electricity. Mrs. ‘Matjotji Motloheloa (69) moved from Semonkong to Ha-Khoeli 38 years ago with her late husband to find an... The post… ## [Fundraising festival for Nnete draws closer](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/fundraising-festival-for-nnete-draws-closer/) _2026-08-19 · Chris Theko · Newsdayonline_ The Basotho Business Community (We Care) Fundraising Initiative has thrown open its doors to the public ahead of the Nnete Leotlela Fundraising Festival, a one-day event set to take place on Saturday, 29 August 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until late, at the ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru. The initiative held an official press conference on \[…\] The post Fundraising festival for Nnete draws… ## [US rapper T.I. inspires Africa’s creatives](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/us-rapper-t-i-inspires-africas-creatives/) _2026-08-19 · Chris Theko · Newsdayonline_ For an hour, creatives from across Africa had the opportunity to engage directly with one of hip hop’s most recognisable global figures, American rapper, actor and entrepreneur Clifford Joseph Harris Jr, professionally known as T.I., in a Fireside Chat that explored creativity, collaboration and the growing influence of African culture on the global stage. The \[…\] The post US rapper T.I. inspires… ## [Telling Mokhotlong tourism story through the lens](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/telling-mokhotlong-tourism-story-through-the-lens/) _2026-08-19 · Seabata Mahao · Newsdayonline_ When Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) signed on to back Mokhotlong district under the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation’s (LTDC) “Re Bontše Lesotho” campaign, it was doing more than sponsoring a content competition. It was making a calculated bet that digital storytelling, backed by private capital, can unlock a tourism economy that has long punched below its \[…\] The post Telling Mokhotlong… ## [Lesotho’s vaccine supply is now stable and safe: Ministry of Health](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/lesothos-vaccine-supply-is-now-stable-and-safe-ministry-of-health/) _2026-08-19 · Ntsoaki Motaung · Newsdayonline_ Following a damning report by international organizations, World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF, that highlighted years of vaccine shortages and unreliable records, the Ministry of Health has stepped forward to set the record straight. To address the growing public concern caused by a recent report published in Newsday, the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) convened \[…\] The post… ## [Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project marks progress](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/lesotho-botswana-water-transfer-project-marks-progress/) _2026-08-18 · Thoboloko Ntšonyane · Newsdayonline_ The Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project (LBWTP) has taken another step forward with the official inauguration of its Project Management Office (PMO) in Lesotho, marking progress in the coordination of the multi-billion-maloti project that will see Lesotho supply water to Botswana. Botswana is set to become the second country to receive water from Lesotho, following South \[…\] The post… ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1rSRMLUADp9Y) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [LMPS senior officer faces corruption and money laundering charges](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/lmps-senior-officer-faces-corruption-and-money-laundering-charges/) _2026-08-18 · Lekhetho Makhanya · Newsdayonline_ The Lesotho Mounted Police Service’s (LMPS) Fire Brigade Senior officer, Superintendent Muso Lehlokoa, briefly appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday this week, facing corruption and money laundering charges brought by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO). The 51-year-old officer, of Seforong in Quthing, is alleged to have conducted unauthorised firefighting… ## [Mofomobe charged in drug manufacturing scandal](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/mofomobe-charged-in-drug-manufacturing-scandal/) _2026-08-17 · Thoboloko Ntšonyane · Newsdayonline_ Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Machesetsa Mofomobe appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing three charges linked to an alleged drug manufacturing operation involving a clandestine laboratory in Khubetsoana. Police went to Mofomobe’s home on Wednesday, but he was not there. Law enforcement subsequently directed him to make himself available for court proceedings, which… ## [Bid to collapse Mofomobe drug case](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36398) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ …over “missing” docket, witness statements Hopolang Mokhopi Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Machesetsa Mofomobe’s co-accused in the M5 billion Khubetsoana drug bust have launched a bid to collapse the case, accusing the police and prosecution of bringing charges before completing their investigations. The four accused have filed an application before... The post Bid to collapse Mofomobe drug… ## [SIMA in court over “unpaid” M8.2m jackpot](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36395) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ …as local man claims company froze account after his virtual soccer bets struck gold Moorosi Tsiane FOR a few euphoric hours, Tumisang Lebese believed he had beaten the odds and landed a fortune. Then, he claims, it vanished – not through bad luck, but at the click of a button... The post SIMA in court over “unpaid” M8.2m jackpot appeared first on Sunday Express . ## [Trio in M200k loan fraud](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36393) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ …after allegedly using fake payslip and employment letter to secure loan Hopolang Mokhopi THREE men have appeared before the Maseru Magistrates’ Court on charges of fraud and forgery in connection with an alleged M200,000 loan fraudulently obtained from Letshego Financial Services Lesotho. The accused – Letsitsi Mokoma (33), a freelance... The post Trio in M200k loan fraud appeared first on Sunday… ## [GBV falls, but protection systems remain weak](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36391) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ …as study records sharp decline in violence …but exposes gaps in justice, shelters and psychosocial support Makananelo Manamolela G GENDER-BASED violence (GBV) has declined significantly in Lesotho over the past 12 years. Yet nine out of every 10 women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) still do not report it... The post GBV falls, but protection systems remain weak appeared first on… ## [QMMH staff wants management fired](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/qmmh-staff-wants-management-fired/) _2026-08-17 · Ntsoaki Motaung · Newsdayonline_ Staff at Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) say they have lost confidence in the hospital’s current management and are calling for its removal, with the Ministry of Health urged to appoint an entirely new management team. The concerns follow revelations before the Parliament Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the hospital’s Finance Department had redirected staff \[…\] The post QMMH staff… ## [Ex-LEPOSA SG accused of selling out association for personal gain](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36386) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ …as her elevation to Superintendent rank raises eyebrows among disgruntled members Moorosi Tsiane THE promotion of former Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA) secretary-general, ‘Makatleho Mphetho, from Inspector to Superintendent has ignited tensions within the police association, with some members accusing her of abandoning their interests for personal benefit. Insp... The post Ex-LEPOSA SG… ## [Insurance offers Lesotho’s farmers a way out of the drought trap](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36383) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ …as stakeholders review smart subsidy and agricultural insurance pilot Moroke Sekoboto For years, Lesotho’s smallholder farmers have played it safe to survive: holding back on high-yielding seeds, modern machinery and specialised fertilisers rather than risk losing everything to the next drought, flood or erratic rainy season. Now, the results of... The post Insurance offers Lesotho’s farmers a… ## [In the driver’s seat: How one woman took charge of her own income](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36380) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ Mohloai Mpesi IT is not yet 6am, but Palesa Selebalo is already up – packing lunch boxes, tying school shoes, getting her two children ready for the day ahead. By the time most of Maseru is stirring, the 36-year-old will have dropped them off and slid behind the wheel of... The post In the driver’s seat: How one woman took charge of her own income appeared first on Sunday Express . ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9lNMNKWkHrwz) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [KFC honours six staffers with national awards](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36376) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ Seithati Motšoeneng KFC Lesotho has honoured six of its top-performing cooks and cashiers from restaurants nationwide, at an awards ceremony celebrating excellence, skill and commitment. The awards, held at KFC Maseru Mall on Friday, saw frontline employees compete for top honours based on their in-store performance. The six winners... The post KFC honours six staffers with national awards… ## [Matsoso sued M3.2 million over alleged police torture](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36374) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ …as retired airport employee claims officers suffocated, electrocuted him and knocked out two teeth during interrogation Moorosi Tsiane THE police have once again been hauled before the High Court over alleged torture of a suspect during interrogation. A retired government employee, Molebatsi Monese, is suing Chief Police, Advocate Borotho Matsoso,... The post Matsoso sued M3.2 million over… ## [Fund the Auditor-General, or stop pretending to want accountability](https://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=36371) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Express · Sunday Express_ There is something deeply troubling about a government that expects the Auditor-General to expose waste, mismanagement and irregularities across the public sector, while leaving the institution too underfunded to do its own work. The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has told Parliament that its M30 million allocation for 2026/27... The post Fund the Auditor-General, or stop pretending to want… ## [PLMC governance crisis threatens kickoff](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/plmc-governance-crisis-threatens-kickoff/) _2026-08-14 · Seabata Mahao · Newsdayonline_ Lesotho’s top flight football is hurtling towards a season opener on August 22 under the stewardship of a committee that cannot prove who its chairperson is, how he got there, or whether it even has enough validly seated members to make a lawful decision. The Premier League Management Committee (PLMC) is a body operating outside \[…\] The post PLMC governance crisis threatens kickoff appeared first… ## [New lease of life for Special Olympics Lesotho](https://newsdayonline.co.ls/new-lease-of-life-for-special-olympics-lesotho/) _2026-08-14 · Newsday · Newsdayonline_ Special Olympics Lesotho is set for a fresh start after more than a year of inactivity, with the Lesotho Sport and Recreation Commission (LSRC) appointing a new interim board to revive the association and restore opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. LSRC president Baba Malephane introduced the new board this week, following a prolonged leadership \[…\] The post New lease of…