19 March 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi As of today, three women from Mokhotlong who failed to appear and present their case against Letšeng Diamonds Mine are now indebted to the mine for an unspecified sum of money. This comes after Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane granted an absolute order in favour [...]
18 March 2024 by Liapeng Raliengoane/Motsamai Mokotjo As Lesotho gears up to host its inaugural Mining Indaba Khotla, there is a pressing need to confront the realities surrounding the country’s mining and environmental laws. This event, scheduled for April 25 and 26, 2024, at the ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru, [...]
18 March 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi In January this year, Uncensored News featured the story of Mashebisang Matubatuba, a woman from Mokhotlong suffering from a dislocated eye. In the story, Matubatuba appealed to compassionate Basotho for assistance in raising funds to travel to Maseru and seek help at Queen Mamohato [...]
A sorghum salad prepared by Chef Ska Moteeane, Credit: Mamokete Makoko [...]
11 March 2024 by Limpho Sello Est Read Time: 7 min(s) 13 sec(s) Listen to this article: Maseru sex workers wait for clients on the streets at night. Credit: The Post Newspaper. In a hall packed with traditional community leaders, civic groups, journalists, and members of the Key Affected Populations Alliance [...]
8 March 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi Est Read Time: 5 min(s) 57 sec(s) Listen to the complete interview: “Mampho Thulo’s unwavering commitment spans nearly three decades of service to rural farmers in Lesotho. Credit: RSDA Facebook Page. In the quiet afternoon hours, when the sun hung high and shadows stretched across [...]
6 March 2024 by Monyane Khau Energy Minister, Professor Nqosa Mahao. Lesotho is set to invest M900 million in the construction of Phase II of the Ramarothole Solar Generation Project, representing a significant reduction of M500 million compared to the M1.4 billion expenditure for Phase I, which delivered 30 MW [...]
04 March 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi Est Read Time: 4 min(s) 5 sec(s) Listen to the excerpt of the Natural Resources Committee proceedings in Sesotho: Minister of Environment, Letsema Adontši, and Principal Secretary Maphakamile Xingwana led the ministry’s delegation during their appearance before the Natural Resources’ Portfolio Committee on February 29, [...]
1 March 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi and Naira Davlashyan Lesotho’s most decorated chef, Ska Moteane, shares a laugh with a Phamong villager during a cooking session two years ago. Credit: ‘Mamokete Makoko for Euronews. Seen as food for the poor, traditional Basotho dishes aren’t as popular in Lesotho as their [...]
28 February 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi Energy Minister, Professor Nqosa Mahao, has stated that he has informed the cabinet about the role of politicians in contributing to the chronic issues at Lesotho’s utility company – Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC). “LEC in is ICU (Intensive Care Unit),” Prof Mahao informed parliament [...]