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November 3, 2026

By Moeketsi Mots’osi Executive Summary Fuel prices rarely dominate public debate for long. They rise, consumers complain, businesses adjust, and policymakers search for temporary relief measures. Yet there are moments when energy costs cease to be a routine economic issue and become a defining strategic challenge. Lesotho is approaching such a moment. The latest fuel […]

November 3, 2026

Lesotho Attracts the Tourists. But Who Is Capturing the Money? Lesotho is attracting growing attention as a tourism destination, from its mountain landscapes and cultural experiences to internationally recognised events such as Roof of Africa, Lesotho Wine Fest as well as the ‘Maletsunyane Braai Fest just to name a few. The growing presence […]

November 3, 2026

The Financial Literacy Explanation Is Incomplete When a scheme like SGK collapses in Lesotho, the immediate reaction is often to attribute it to a lack of financial literacy. From an economics perspective, however, that explanation feels incomplete. Media reports following the collapse suggest that participants came from diverse educational, professional and occupational backgrounds. GroundUp’s […]

November 3, 2026

A Defining Economic Moment Every country reaches a point where yesterday’s growth model can no longer guarantee tomorrow’s prosperity. For Lesotho, that moment has arrived. For more than two decades, the economy has been supported by two powerful engines. The first has been the textile and apparel industry, which expanded significantly through preferential access to […]

November 3, 2026

Frank Mooki Leepa: The Measure of a Musician Writes Thato Chobokoane There are musicians who become popular, and there are musicians who become foundational. Frank Mooki Leepa, fondly known in his circle as “Captain” belongs firmly to the latter category. His name sits quietly but securely in the architecture of Lesotho’s modern music, not because […]

November 3, 2026

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Lesotho Through the Lens of Phillip Rawlins In the rugged grandeur of Lesotho’s highlands, where landscapes unfold with quiet majesty and stories are etched into every mountain ridge, the lens of Phillip Rawlings captures more than just scenery — it preserves moments of soul. As the founder of Motsamai Tours, Rawlings has spent years traversing […]

November 3, 2026

Lesotho’s Signature Events Calendar In recent years, Lesotho’s events landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from isolated gatherings into a vibrant, year-round calendar that reflects the country’s cultural depth, natural splendour and growing lifestyle economy. What is emerging is not merely a collection of events, but a compelling narrative of a nation confidently […]

November 3, 2026

The Evolution of Lesotho’s Secondary Examination Systems and its alignment with development priorities Writes Selloane Nyakane The Lesotho education curriculum has been under a number of reforms for over a decade, aiming to make secondary school qualifications more relevant to both local needs and to meet global standards. The first wave of reforms […]

November 3, 2026

Max du Preez is a veteran journalist, author, and political analyst. After graduating in Political Science from Stellenbosch University, Max worked as a journalist, covering South African and regional politics. He was the political correspondent for the Financial Mail, Sunday Times, and Business Day. In 1989, he was the founder/editor of the first anti-apartheid Afrikaans-language […]

November 3, 2026

Mr. Ratokelo Elisha Nkoka started his career as a teacher after obtaining the Primary Teacher’s Certificate (PTC) at the then National Teachers Training College (NTTC) in Maseru from 1980 until 2003. In 1986, he obtained the ACP qualification from the College of Preceptors in the United Kingdom, followed by a Diploma in Political Science obtained […]

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The Fuel Price Squeeze: Why Rising Energy Costs Are Becoming Lesotho’s Defining Economic Challenge

Lesotho Attracts the Tourists. But Who Is Capturing the Money?

The SGK Collapse Raises a Bigger Question Than Financial Literacy

Lesotho’s Growth Model: What Should Come After Textiles and SACU Dependence?

Frank Mooki Leepa: The Measure of a Musician

Lesotho Through the Lens of Phillip Rawlins

Lesotho’s Signature Events Calendar

The Evolution of Lesotho’s Secondary Examination Systems and its alignment with development priorities

Max du Preez Bio

Mr Ratokelo Nkoka bio

Call For Expression of Interest and Contributors

NUL @80: Honouring a Legacy, Inspiring a Nation

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