By: Koena Mokobocho Mampho Tjabane, a seasoned legislator representing Stadium Area #32 and one of the organizers of the Basotho Flea Market, understands the challenges that Basotho businesses face, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak. Observing business challenges and decreasing purchasing power as a result of widespread job losses, ‘Mampho wanted to establish a platform that would connect Basotho products with consumers, boosting visibility and economic regeneration, and she did. The most recent flea market, carried out this past Sunday, shows an enormous increase in ..read more

By: Koena Mokobocho The Institute of Directors is a co-operate governance advocacy institution based on the Mohlomi Cooperate Governance Code. On April 25th 2024, the institution held a press conference, spearheaded by Chairman Selabalo Ntepe and Deputy Chairman Nkareng Letsie – to announce that on May 3rd 2024, they will be hosting an Inter-Generation Value Round-Table to discuss pressing issues of wealth generation in the country and how Lesotho can achieve a stable economy and improve its standard of living. The Institute of Directors resumes operations after a break since 2004. Due to the ..read more

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and its Public Relations Manager, Tuoe Hantši reach an amicable solution following prolonged court battles challenging the manner in which disciplinary proceedings were conducted. This move, signaling an improvement of his relations with his employer, resulted in the discontinuity of his scheduled disciplinary proceedings that were once set to take place. According to the summons seen by Informative Newspaper, Hantši was due to appear for a disciplinary hearing on April 24th and 29th. He was accused of failure to “carr ..read more

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announces its four-year strategic plan 2024-2028 and checkpoints. It “is going to serve as a tool for the effective and efficient performance and professionalization of the election administration and fast track [its] growth”. Through this 54 page plan, IEC sets the direction for growth and success in its broader responsibilities. Section 66A of the Constitution charges IEC with the responsibility: “To ensure that elections to the National Assembly and local authorities are held regularly and that every election or ref ..read more

By: Mpho Shelile Lesotho stands at a pivotal juncture in its quest for economic prosperity, with its mining sector poised to play a central role in driving growth and development. This statement was made on April 25th, 2024 at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre during the inaugural Lesotho Mining Indaba Khotla. Ngakane Ngakane expresses his view that Lesotho has the potential to unlock its full potential and create a brighter future for its people by responsibly harnessing its mineral resources, embracing sustainable practices, and fostering an enabling environment for investment. He further a ..read more

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – Advocate Tlotliso Polaki, the Ombudsman underscores that despite hurdles facing the Ombudsman’s office, the office makes headway. This office is entrenched in the Constitution with a broad mandate and is clothed with legal powers under the Ombudsman Act No 9 of 1996. The primary role of the Ombudsman is to receive and investigate complaints from individuals aggrieved by actions of government agencies, statutory corporations, officials, and employees, and to recommend appropriate remedial actions when complaints are found to be justified. Advocate Polaki further ..read more

By: Thandiwe Kubere Statistics reveal that women constitute a majority of the population across African nations. Despite this, they are frequently excluded from pivotal conversations that shape national development and economic strategies. This disparity extends to the mining industry, a sector with significant potential to spur economic growth and alleviate poverty. Yet, women’s involvement remains markedly low. In response to this imbalance, the Lesotho Women in Mining Association (LEWIMA) was founded to transform the landscape and promote the inclusion of women in this vital sector. Aligned ..read more

By: Koena Mokobocho The Basotho Flea Market, held on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, on Kingsway Road between the State Library and Lancers Inn, was more than just a collection of stalls. It is a dynamic exhibition of Basotho enterprise, cultural pride, and environmental concern. Among the numerous firms there, each had a distinct narrative to tell, representing the various motivations behind their venture. Toka Letsie, the owner of Senqu Charcoal, exemplifies creativity and entrepreneurship. Toka’s business venture, which involved crafting charcoal from the “sehalahala” plant, was motivated by a ..read more

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – The President of the Court of Appeal Prof Kananelo Mosito announces that the ruling for the case challenging the constitutionality of the 9th Amendment to the Constitution famously called ‘kotopo’ is reserved. Owing to the seriousness of this case, the court’s President says they still have to go through piles of applications filed by the parties involved and will deliver judgment on June 14. “We have to take our time, and we intend to come back with the judgment on the 14th of June. We need to give ourselves time to ruminate over the basic structure,” says the ..read more

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – Following incidents of torture and escape at the Maseru Correctional Facility, the government organizes a Commission that will probe into these issues and report findings. This move comes after the Ombudsman initiates an investigation. Following the reports of inmates torture at the Maseru Central Correctional Institution on December 22, 2023, the Ombudsman launched an “own initiative” investigations into what happened that led to excessive use by Correction Officers. In her report, the Ombudsman Advocate Tlotliso Polaki says: “The assaults committed by LCS Cor ..read more