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19/06/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞, & 𝐒𝐨 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬!

•US, Lesotho deepen security partnership •Persons with albinism demand action

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18/06/2026

In a country where youth unemployment remains a pressing challenge & cultural identity is increasingly competing with global influences, Sothokids Culture Agency has built a reputation as one of the most consistent cultural & youth development group.

In a country where youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing challenges and where cultural identity is increasingly competing with global influences, Sothokids Culture Agency has quietly built a reputation as one of Lesotho's most consistent cultural and youth development organizations. Fo...

18/06/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, and the World Bank Country Representative for Lesotho, Dinara Djoldosheva, sign agreements for financing amounting to M900 million to support three key development initiatives.

The projects are:

* ASCENT Lesotho – Energy Access Project (US$50 million, equivalent to M820.4 million);

* Preparation Grant for the Lesotho Skills Acceleration Project (US$1 million, equivalent to M16.4 million); and

* Preparation Grant for the Lesotho Multisectoral Nutrition Project (US$300,000, equivalent to M4.9 million).

📷: Khosi Matheka
📆: 18 June 2026
📌: Qhobosheaneng | Maseru

18/06/2026

When Sky Alpha HD launched in 2019 as Lesotho’s first online radio station, many questioned whether an internet-based broadcaster could survive in a country where digital adoption remained a challenge.

When Sky Alpha HD launched in 2019 as Lesotho's first online radio station, many questioned whether an internet-based broadcaster could survive in a country where digital adoption remained a challenge. Seven years later, not only has the platform survived, but it has also earned international recogn...

18/06/2026

Fresh tensions appear to be emerging between Kick4Life Juventude FC & the Lesotho Football Association after the newly crowned A Division South Stream champions signaled uncertainty over whether they will accept promotion to the Vodacom Premier League.

Fresh tensions appear to be emerging between Kick4Life Juventude FC and the Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) after the newly crowned A Division South Stream champions signaled uncertainty over whether they will accept promotion to the Vodacom Premier League next season. The situation has sparked....

18/06/2026

Football fans across Lesotho are set to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 like never before, following the launch of a nationwide campaign by Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) through its flagship brand, Maluti Premium Lager.

Football fans across Lesotho are set to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 like never before, following the launch of a nationwide campaign by Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) through its flagship brand, Maluti Premium Lager. MMB recently unveiled its FIFA World Cup 202 campaign at it...

18/06/2026

The World Bank Group has approved a US$50-million concessional credit for Lesotho to expand electricity access to nearly 147,000 people and businesses under a new clean energy programme aimed at closing persistent gaps in rural electrification.

… As M900m project targets 147,000 people The World Bank Group has approved a US$50-million (approximately M900-million) concessional credit for Lesotho to expand electricity access to nearly 147,000 people and businesses under a new clean energy programme aimed at closing persistent gaps in rural...

18/06/2026

Lesotho National Olympic Committee has taken a significant step towards promoting clean sport & strengthening athlete protection through the successful implementation of its Anti-Doping Education & Olympic Values Education Programme.

The Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) has taken a significant step towards promoting clean sport and strengthening athlete protection through the successful implementation of its Anti-Doping Education and Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) Training of Trainers Workshop. The three-day....

18/06/2026

Inside the cold walls of Mohlomi Mental Institution, a powerful story of humanity, healing & hope unfolds. During Men’s Mental Health Month, CRROA & partners visited the forensic unit to offer solidarity, where patients themselves led prayers.

Stepping off the taxi by the main gate, the world immediately takes on a different rhythm. Inside the yard of Mohlomi Mental Institution, groups of people linger under the open sky. In the morning quiet, it is impossible to tell who they are. Are they patients taking in the early air? Are they anxio...

18/06/2026

Office of the Ombudsman has announced a comprehensive investigation into Lesotho’s public healthcare system following a surge in complaints from patients, bereaved families, health workers, and civil society organisations about deteriorating services.

The Office of the Ombudsman has announced a comprehensive investigation into Lesotho’s public healthcare system following a surge in complaints from patients, bereaved families, health workers, and civil society organisations about deteriorating services. The probe, described as one of the broades...