Short history of Lesotho

June 25, 2026

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The Life of Morena Moshoeshoe

Writes Ratokelo Nkoka The Life of the Great King Moshoeshoe I, born Lepoqo is a fascinating one. His father, Mokhachane was the chief of the small Bamokoleli clan numbering around 4 000 at the time. His mother was Kholu, the daughter of Ntsukunyane of the Bafokeng clan. Lepoqo was born like any other ordinary boy […]

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Short history of Lesotho

June 25, 2026

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THE LEGACY OF MORENA MOSHOESHOE, ANY LESSONS FOR CURRENT LEADERSHIP

By Sofonea Shale Lesotho has for some time now been in the spotlight of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) agenda for its political instability and insurgencies that have defined it as a vulnerable state. This article looks at the legacy of the founding father, Morena Moshoeshoe and it challenges the current leadership to see […]

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Short history of Lesotho

June 25, 2026

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The Journey that Built a Nation – Menkhoaneng to Thaba-Bosiu

Writes Professor Tefetso Mothibe In 2024, Lesotho will celebrate two hundred years since its founding by Morena Moshoeshoe I. It is an important year as it marks the bicentenary of the existence of the Basotho state and nation, marked by the exodus of Moshoeshoe and his followers from Menkhoaneng to Thaba-Bosiu. This historic relocation to […]

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The kingdom of Lesotho is divided into 10 districts which collectively make up the 30 355 square-kilometres country which is considered one of the smallest in the world. It is also one of three countries that are surrounded by another country. The other two are San Marino and Vatican City. Quthing as district was originally […]

The Kingdom of Lesotho, formerly Basutoland, was founded by Moshoeshoe I during the time of upheaval and nation-building known as the Lifaqane, which occurred during the early part of the 1800s in the Southern African region. Moshoeshoe brought together different clans and peoples, and formed alliances with other great chiefs to form the Basotho nation. […]