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The National University of Lesotho (NUL) Innovation Hub is under investigation by the Directorate on Criminal and Economic Offences (DCEO) for possible mismanagement of funds, Newsday can reveal.

At the heart of the probe is possible mismanagement of a M1.9 million funding, which the hub received in 2023 from the Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) project to incubate entrepreneurs or business startups.

DCEO probes NUL’s innovation hub over M1.9m Staff Reporter The National University of Lesotho (NUL) Innovation Hub is under investigation by the Directorate on Criminal and Economic Offences (DCEO) for possible mismanagement of funds, Newsday can reveal. At the heart of the probe is possible mismanagement of a M1.9 million funding, which the....

A recent survey has shed light on the troubling socio-economic factors driving some women to give birth at home and contributing to early marriages, particularly in rural and impoverished communities.

Survey highlights alarming factors behind home births Ntsoaki Motaung A recent survey has shed light on the troubling socio-economic factors driving some women to give birth at home and contributing to early marriages, particularly in rural and impoverished communities. The recently published annual Vulnerability Assessment Report of 2024 reveals that....

Tšoanelo Mongali from Qacha’s Nek district has emerged as the first ultimate prize winner in Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL)’s Tobetsa campaign, taking home a brand-new Nissan NP-200 vehicle.

Qacha’s Tšoanelo Mongali wins Econet’s top prize Seabata Mahao Tšoanelo Mongali from Qacha’s Nek district has emerged as the first ultimate prize winner in Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL)’s Tobetsa campaign, taking home a brand-new Nissan NP-200 vehicle. The Tobetsa promotional campaign offers participants a chance to win one of three Nissan NP-...

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared a public health emergency in response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak, which has rapidly spread across Africa.

WHO, Africa CDC declare public health emergency over Mpox outbreak Ntsoaki Motaung The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared a public health emergency in response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak, which has rapidly spread across Africa. “Mpox has now crossed borders, affecting thousands of...

In the dynamic world of fashion, where trends come and go, one local venture, Lady Sky, is making waves by staying true to a timeless concept: the art of being a woman.

Lady Sky: Empowering women through fashion Staff Repoter In the dynamic world of fashion, where trends come and go, one local venture, Lady Sky, is making waves by staying true to a timeless concept: the art of being a woman. Founded in 2021, this female clothing business has quickly established itself as a beacon of luxury, innovation, and....

In an effort to address and combat the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV), a ground-breaking new movie, Endurance, is set to launch on November 9, 2024, just before the commencement of the 16 Days of Activism against GBV.

Endurance movie lays gender-based violence bare Local Perspectives on the Scourge of GBV in Lesotho Deafening Silence of the Premiership Keiso Mohloboli In an effort to address and combat the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV), a ground-breaking new movie, Endurance, is set to launch on November 9, 2024, just before the commencement o...

Miss Lesotho Pageant Organisation has announced a significant shift in its scheduling, deciding to host the coronation event biennially instead of annually.

Miss Lesotho pageant announces biennial coronation schedule Chris Theko The Miss Lesotho Pageant Organisation has announced a significant shift in its scheduling, deciding to host the coronation event biennially instead of annually. According to the pageant’s director, ‘Mabahlakoana Mosola (Mululela Monyake), this change, while difficult, was necessary t...

Higherlife Foundation Lesotho (HLFL) is celebrating academic excellence as two of its scholars are set to pursue studies in the United States of America (U.S.).

Higherlife powers learners’ academic excellence to the U.S. Seabata Mahao Higherlife Foundation Lesotho (HLFL) is celebrating academic excellence as two of its scholars are set to pursue studies in the United States of America (U.S.). The two students, Katleho Mokhele and ‘Matlala Sefale, have been admitted to further their education at Earlham College in ...

More than a month after declaring a national food insecurity disaster, Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane is under fire for what has been described as a lack of tangible action to address the worsening crisis.

PM faces backlash as food insecurity crisis deepens Staff Reporter More than a month after declaring a national food insecurity disaster, Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane is under fire for what has been described as a lack of tangible action to address the worsening crisis. The Christian Advocates and Ambassadors Association (CAAA) on Wednesd...

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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | Revenue Services Lesotho in collaboration with Ministry of Forestry, Range and Soil Conservation and Rotary Club of Mantsopa came together to plant 5000 trees at Khotsis in an effort to fight global warming and land degradation.

this joint effort was attended by the community and primary students from Liphokoaneng and volunteering students from tertiary institutes.


📍 : Liphookoaneng - Berea
📅: 19 August
📷: Lehlohonolo Motsoari

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•Fulbright specialist confronting mental health in Lesotho. •WHO, Africa CDC declare public health emergency over Mpox outbreak.

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | As an act of appreciation of the long lasted and ongoing friendship between the United Kingdom and Lesotho, the British High Commission hosted a thanksgiving service. The service was a space of worship as well as reflection of how far Lesotho has come in the past two centuries.

📍 : Anglican Cathedral Church
📅: 15 August
📷: Pheello Mosesi

In an assertive move to spotlight Lesotho’s food and beverage industry, Osmium, in collaboration with ATobyEvent and Coca-Cola Beverages Lesotho, is hosting the annual Mathe Maloli Food Festival.

Mathe Maloli Food Festival … A bold celebration of Lesotho’s culinary excellence Staff Reporter In an assertive move to spotlight Lesotho’s food and beverage industry, Osmium, in collaboration with ATobyEvent and Coca-Cola Beverages Lesotho, is hosting the annual Mathe Maloli Food Festival. This year’s festival is set...

Lesotho’s taekwondo star, Michelle Tau, faced disappointment at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, falling short of her medal aspirations after a competitive performance.

Tau falls short of Olympics glory Seabata Mahao Lesotho’s taekwondo star, Michelle Tau, faced disappointment at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, falling short of her medal aspirations after a competitive performance. Competing in the women's -49kg category, Tau was defeated 2-0 by Iran's Nematzadeh Mobina in the round of 1...

The annual Alliance Insurance Challenge is poised to captivate football fans once again, with a substantial increase in sponsorship bringing the total to M400 000.

Alliance tournament returns to thrill football lovers SeabataMahao The annual Alliance Insurance Challenge is poised to captivate football fans once again, with a substantial increase in sponsorship bringing the total to M400 000. This boost ensures heightened excitement as four Premier League giants - Matlama FC, Lioli FC, Linare FC, and LCS FC prepar...

The Lesotho Corporate Champions League (CCL) is gearing up for an exciting start to the 2024/2025 season, scheduled to kick off on August 28.

Corporates collide in exciting soccer tourney Seabata Mahao The Lesotho Corporate Champions League (CCL) is gearing up for an exciting start to the 2024/2025 season, scheduled to kick off on August 28. Reigning champions Econet Telecom Lesotho are poised to defend their title amidst heightened anticipation among fans and participants alike. The...

Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition, Thabo Mofosi, has called for a renewed focus on agriculture as the backbone of Lesotho’s economy, urging citizens to embrace modern farming methods during his address at the Agriculture Market Day.

Mofosi highlights agricultural revival at Masianokeng Market Day Staff Reporter The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition, Thabo Mofosi, has called for a renewed focus on agriculture as the backbone of Lesotho’s economy, urging citizens to embrace modern farming methods during his address at the Agriculture Market Day held in Masianokeng, Maseru...

In a devastating blow to Tholo Energy Services CC, the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa has dismissed the company’s appeal and ordered it to pay substantial legal costs.

The judgment, delivered earlier this week, marks a significant setback for Tholo Energy Services and its sole member, Thabiso Moroahae, who now faces the potential unravelling of his business empire amid growing controversy and legal battles.

SA Supreme Court of Appeal crushes Tholo Once a rising star Moroahae now stands on the brink of ruin His reputation in tatters and his business empire apparently crumbling Staff Reporter In a devastating blow to Tholo Energy Services CC, the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa has dismissed the company’s appeal and ordered it to pay ...

The World Food Programme’s Assistant Executive Director for Programme & Policy Development, Valerie Guarnieri, underscored the commitment to sourcing 80% of school feeding programme meals from local producers during a press conference held in Maseru.

WFP commits to source food for schools locally Ntsoaki Motaung The World Food Programme (WFP)’s Assistant Executive Director for Programme and Policy Development, Valerie Guarnieri, underscored the commitment to sourcing 80 percent of school feeding programme meals from local producers during a press conference held in Maseru on Tuesday. The p...

His Majesty King Letsie III this week underscored the critical need to expand agricultural finance in Lesotho, emphasising its role as a key enabler for agricultural transformation.

King calls for urgent expansion of agricultural finance Ntsoaki Motaung His Majesty King Letsie III this week underscored the critical need to expand agricultural finance in Lesotho, emphasising its role as a key enabler for agricultural transformation. “This is imperative because the cost of agriculture transformation is enormous; thus, access to fina...

The High Court Registrar, ‘Mathato Sekoai, and human rights organisation SECTION 2 are embroiled in a heated dispute over the recent implementation of the High Court Civil Litigation Rules, 2024, which have seen stamp duty fees skyrocket.

SECTION 2 and High Court clash over new rules Lehlohonolo Motšoari The High Court Registrar, ‘Mathato Sekoai, and human rights organisation SECTION 2 are embroiled in a heated dispute over the recent implementation of the High Court Civil Litigation Rules, 2024, which have seen stamp duty fees skyrocket. The new rules, which introduced signi...

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | The World Food Programme (WFP) Lesotho received a contribution of USD 1.27 million from the government of Japan to support the Government of Lesotho’s school feeding program.

The contribution will be used to provide school meals to 50,000 learners in Early Childhood Care and Development Centres across the country.

📍 : Government Complex
📅: 14 August
📷: Pheello Mosesi

Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane highlighted the importance of transforming and commercialising agriculture in the country during his closing remarks at the National Food Systems Dialogue.

Matekane emphasises agricultural commercialisation and partnerships Staff Reporter Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane highlighted the importance of transforming and commercialising agriculture in the country during his closing remarks at the National Food Systems Dialogue on Tuesday. The event, part of the broader celebrations of 200 years of Basotho’s exist...

A pioneering fruit farm initiative in Leribe district has been recommended as a reference point for His Majesty King Letsie III’s flagship project for nutrition.

Landmark fruit farm cited among King’s flagship projects for nutrition Staff Reporter A pioneering fruit farm initiative in Leribe district has been recommended as a reference point for His Majesty King Letsie III’s flagship project for nutrition. The horticulture project is considered in line with the King’s vision of fostering sustainable food systems and nutriti...