UNFPA partnership for menstrual hygiene celebrated
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MMB unveils refreshed identity
Seithati Motšoeneng MALUTI Mountain Brewery (MMB) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity as Lesotho marks its 60th anniversary of independence, positioning the change as a bridge between the company's heritage and its ambitions for the next six decades. MMB Managing Director, Mapeete Ntjana, said the rebranding was about more than... The post MMB unveils refreshed identity appeared first on Lesotho Times.
Lesotho's economic growth holds up
…despite mounting geopolitical tensions Moroke Sekoboto ECONOMIC growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Lesotho, has held up in 2026 despite heightened geopolitical tensions and a range of regional and domestic headwinds. According to the latest World Bank African Economic Update, released this week, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and... The post Lesotho's economic growth holds up appeared first on Lesotho Times.
The demise of civil society: Who will protect Basotho?
THERE was a time in Lesotho when civil society was not merely a collection of organisations occupying offices, holding workshops and issuing carefully worded statements. It was a necessary counterweight to political power. When the governments overreached, civil society spoke. When citizens' rights were threatened, civil society intervened. When political... The post The demise of civil society: Who will protect Basotho? appeared first on Lesotho Times.
Govt targets 70 000 textile jobs by 2033
…as new strategy seeks to revive industry cut US dependence and process wool and mohair locally Ithabeleng Qhasho THE government is targeting the creation of more than 70 000 jobs, over US$1 billion (M16.7 billion) in annual exports and more than US$400 million (M4.7 billion) in new investment by 2033... The post Govt targets 70 000 textile jobs by 2033 appeared first on Lesotho Times.
NUL sets DCEO on Mosito
…as forensic report recommends corruption probe and police action against Pro-Vice-Chancellor Mohloai Mpesi EMBATTLED National University of Lesotho (NUL) Pro-Vice-Chancellor/ Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kananelo Mosito, could find himself a subject of an investigation by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) following a forensic report commissioned by the university.... The post NUL sets DCEO on Mosito appeared first on Lesotho Times.
MP takes M1.5 million "bogus" mansion deal to court
…and demands M700k refund from financial consultant who allegedly sold him a house belonging to a bank Moorosi Tsiane A bitter dispute over a M1.5 million mansion in Maseru East between Democratic Congress (DC) Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane, and renowned financial consultant, Limpho Tšenoli, has landed in the Commercial... The post MP takes M1.5 million "bogus" mansion deal to court appeared first on Lesotho Times.