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02/06/2026

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𝟯 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢! 🚀

The countdown is on.

In just 3 days, leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and digital transformation champions will gather for the DIS2026 High-Level Launch to explore how technology and innovation can accelerate national development.

📅 5 June 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 American Corner, State Library, Maseru

Together, we are shaping a future driven by innovation, collaboration, and digital progress.

02/06/2026

Today, we proudly join the nation in celebrating a remarkable milestone as Her Majesty, Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso, marks her 50th Birthday.

Your grace, humility, dedication to community upliftment, and unwavering service to the Kingdom continue to inspire generations. May this golden jubilee be filled with joy, good health, peace, and the love of a grateful nation.

On behalf of the Sky Alpha HD family, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and warmest wishes to Her Majesty on this special occasion.

Happy 50th Birthday, Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso.

01/06/2026

𝐋𝐄𝐓Š𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒’ 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

By: Mapheko Ramotete

MASERU – Letšeng Diamonds Mining, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, on Friday donated sanitary towels to female learners at Thamae LECSA Primary School.

The initiative marke the fourth consecutive year that the company has provided essential sanitary products to learners, reaffirming its commitment to community development. Over the four-year period, the programme supported 77 learners in 2023, 122 in 2024, 190 in 2025, and 121 in 202.

Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Training, Makhopotso Mothobi commended Letšeng Diamonds for its continued support, saying, "the donation has restored dignity to female learners and enabled them to remain in school and focus on their education without the challenges of lacking menstrual hygiene products."

Rammole Masilo, Principal of Thamae LECSA, said the initiative goes beyond providing sanitary towels, as it contributes to the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by empowering girls to remain in school, safeguarding their dignity and ensuring that menstrual health challenges do not stand in the way of their education and future aspirations.

Sefefo Tiela, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Letšeng, said the company lives by its slogan “we mine and care,” adding that they are proud to be a helping hand to surrounding communities and remain committed to supporting initiatives that improve lives and promote sustainable community development.

In conclusion, Lineo Matlosa, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, said, "I am one of the witnesses to vouch that Letšeng Diamonds has indeed been a saviour to girls at this school. May God bless Letšeng to continue the work they are doing."

01/06/2026

[𝑽𝑰𝑫𝑬𝑶 𝑹𝑬𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻] Letšeng Diamonds Mining, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, donated sanitary towels to female learners at Thamae LECSA Primary School in Maseru as part of efforts to support menstrual health, dignity and the well-being of young girls.

The initiative marked the fourth consecutive year that Letšeng Diamonds has provided essential sanitary products to learners, reaffirming the company’s commitment to community development and support for education and health-related initiatives.

Our business reporter, Mapheko Teddy Ramotete, has more details:

27/05/2026

[𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓] Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) hosted the 2025/26 Filing Season Share & Win Campaign Awards at the RSL Social Club in Maseru, bringing together creatives and stakeholders to promote tax compliance and encourage the timely filing of tax returns.

Held as part of RSL’s ongoing public awareness initiatives, the campaign aims to improve revenue collection while educating the public on the importance of complying with tax laws and submitting returns on time.

Our business reporter, Mapheko Teddy Ramotete, has more details:

27/05/2026

𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝟏𝟎𝐊𝐌 𝐑𝐔𝐍

By: Lenkoe Puleng

CAPE TOWN — Lesotho’s long-distance runner Neheng Khatala secured an impressive third-place finish at the Sanlam Cape Town 10km Peace Run, clocking a time of 33 minutes and 1 second.

Khatala, who is Lesotho national record holder, delivered a strong performance against a competitive international field, reaffirming her consistency on the global road racing stage.

Running for Hollywood Athletics Club, she demonstrated resilience and control, positioning herself strategically to secure a podium spot.

The result comes shortly after her participation in the demanding Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, highlighting her ability to transition effectively between endurance and speed-focused events.

For Lesotho, her achievement further strengthens the country’s presence in international athletics, while inspiring upcoming athletes to compete at elite levels.

Her third-place finish marks yet another milestone in her growing list of achievements on the international road racing circuit.

27/05/2026

Join us for an exclusive interview as we have Ahmaad Jabbie, here to tell us about his musical aspiration. listen live.

26/05/2026

𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 “𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑”

By: Thato Mohale

MASERU—Young author Atang Ralile officially launched his second book, Shadows of the Fifth Year, during an emotional and inspiring event held at Executive Floors in Maseru.

Speaking during the launch, Ralile described the book as a novel that reflects deeply on personal experiences, pain, growth, and the realities many young Africans face in their everyday lives.

Unlike his first publication, Echoes of Excellence, the young author said this book carries a more emotional message because many chapters are inspired by moments from his own life and the experiences of people around him.

“I am happy, but I also become emotional because this book reflects parts of my personal life,” he said.

Ralile explained that storytelling, just like music and performance, carries different purposes depending on the person behind it.

“Some people perform because they need to survive, while others want their message to reach thousands of people. With this book, I wanted the message to reach those who have experienced the same pain and struggles,” he said.

The young writer further stated that Africans share similar stories shaped by the environments they grow up in, whether difficult or inspiring, adding that everyone has a story worth telling.

“We as Africans have similar stories to tell. No matter the environment we come from, there is always a story behind it,” he added.

During the launch, Ralile compared the process of writing the book to the pain and joy experienced by a mother giving birth to her first child.

“People celebrate with you, but only you truly understand the pain that came with creating something meaningful,” he said emotionally.

The author also reflected on his upbringing and educational journey, revealing that he moved between government and private schools while growing up, experiences that later became part of the inspiration behind the book.

According to Ralile, Shadows of the Fifth Year focuses on a young boy reflecting on his past and the “shadows” that continue to shape his life as he grows older.

The book explores themes of identity, transition, emotional growth, and the difficult experiences many young people encounter while trying to find themselves.

“Transitioning from government schools to private schools and back again was a crazy feeling. The story itself represents a major turning point in my life,” he explained.

Despite his growing success in literature, Ralile said he remains focused on telling authentic African stories that people can relate to across generations and backgrounds.

The launch marked another milestone for the young Mosotho creative, whose passion for storytelling continues to position him as one of the emerging literary voices among Lesotho’s youth.

23/05/2026

🏆 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐨 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 🏆

We are proud and excited to announce that our Business Reporter and Digital Media Assistant, Mapheko Teddy Ramotete, has been officially nominated for the 14th Annual Finite Magazine Awards under the category: Teaching, Training, Advocacy & Influencers.

This nomination is a true reflection of Mapheko’s passion, hard work, creativity, and dedication to impactful storytelling, digital media, and community influence. Through her commitment and professionalism, she continues to inspire and make a meaningful contribution in the media and communications space.

We kindly ask for your support in helping her bring this award home.

You can cast your vote by making a deposit via:
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𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗝𝟭𝟭

Every vote counts and your support will be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations, Mapheko, on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud of you and wish you the very best in the awards.

23/05/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐎’𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐑

𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙫𝙪𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣

By: Joyce Lefaso

MASERU – The media has been challenged to take a leading role in exposing and combating child labour in Lesotho, as journalists gathered for a high-level workshop aimed at strengthening reporting on one of the country’s most pressing social crises.

The two-day training workshop, hosted earlier this week by World Vision International Lesotho through its Accelerating Action for the Elimination of Child Labour and Forced Labour Project, brought together journalists, government officials and child protection stakeholders to sharpen the media’s capacity to investigate, report on and raise public awareness about child exploitation.

The initiative was organised in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development.

At the centre of the discussions was the growing recognition that the media can play a decisive role in shaping public attitudes, influencing policy responses and holding institutions accountable in the fight against child labour and forced labour.

Child labour remains a serious concern in Lesotho, where thousands of children are forced into work that deprives them of their education, safety and basic rights. While some children struggle to balance school and labour, others are pushed out of classrooms entirely and exposed to harsh and often dangerous working conditions.

Speaking during the workshop, Project Coordinator Mathabang Kose revealed troubling statistics that highlight the scale of the crisis.

According to Kose, studies show that 30.1 percent of children aged between five and 14 are engaged in child labour, while 32.1 percent of children between the ages of seven and 14 are forced to combine school with work.

She described the situation as a direct violation of children’s rights and called for urgent intervention from parents, communities, government institutions and civil society organisations.

“This is not only a social issue but a human rights issue,” Kose said, urging stakeholders to work collectively to eliminate practices that rob children of their childhood and future opportunities.

Labour Inspector Advocate Nthabiseng Letsie reminded participants that Lesotho’s laws strictly prohibit child labour involving children under the age of 15.

Letsie stressed that poverty and difficult family circumstances should never be used to justify exposing children to exploitative labour conditions.

“No child should lose their education, dignity or safety because of economic hardship,” she said.

A major focus of the workshop was the responsibility of journalists to move beyond routine reporting and embrace investigative journalism that exposes hidden cases of exploitation.

Communication Officer Lebohang Takane emphasized that the media possesses enormous influence in driving social transformation and amplifying the voices of vulnerable children.

“The media is a powerful agent of change,” Takane said. “Through investigative reporting and impactful storytelling, journalists can help expose child labour and push communities to act.”

He added that programmes aimed at protecting children can only succeed when the public remains informed and engaged through sustained media coverage.

Participants at the workshop welcomed the training, describing it as eye-opening and essential for strengthening ethical and informed reporting on child labour and forced labour issues.

Journalists also appealed for continued engagement with stakeholders, including regular updates on resolved child labour cases and ongoing interventions.

They said consistent access to information would enable the media to track progress, raise public awareness and ensure accountability among institutions responsible for protecting children.

The workshop underscored a growing consensus that beyond informing the public, the media has the power to become an active force in safeguarding children’s rights and driving national action against exploitation in Lesotho.