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September 8, 2026

LESOTHO AT 60 | CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS Lesotho at 60: Honouring Our Past, Shaping Our Future On 4 October 2026, the Kingdom of Lesotho will mark a significant national milestone — 60 years of independence. To commemorate this historic occasion, Lesotho Insights is preparing a landmark special edition, “Lesotho at 60: Honouring Our Past, Shaping […]

September 8, 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 […]

September 8, 2026

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The Three Ranges Trail and Lesotho’s Ascent in Global Adventure Tourism Writes Thato Chobokoane From the Highest Lowest Point to the Roof of Southern Africa. One Trail is Redefining What It Means to Explore. On a crisp dawn in Lesotho’s highlands, before the first light washes the valleys in gold, a hiker pauses on a […]

September 8, 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 […]

September 8, 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 […]

September 8, 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 […]

September 8, 2026

NUL @80: Honouring a Legacy, Inspiring a Nation Writes ‘Mamosa Moteetee For eight decades, the National University of Lesotho (NUL) has stood as a cornerstone of the country’s higher education system, shaping generations of leaders, professionals, and scholars. The University has nurtured leaders from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African continent, and […]

September 8, 2026

Katse Fish Farms: Unlocking Lesotho’s Untapped Aquaculture Economy Writes Manyathela Kheleli In the remote highlands of Lesotho, where dramatic mountain ranges cradle one of Southern Africa’s most remarkable water infrastructure projects, an unlikely agricultural revolution is quietly taking place. Katse Dam, best known as the flagship reservoir of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), […]

September 8, 2026

TURNING THE TIDE: How Pheha Plastic Is Tackling Lesotho’s Waste Management Crisis Writes Letsatsi Selikoe Lesotho faces significant waste management challenges that reflect broader developmental and environmental concerns across the country. As urbanization accelerates and consumption patterns evolve, Lesotho’s waste situation has become increasingly critical, requiring comprehensive policy interventions and infrastructure development. Yet amid […]

September 8, 2026

One Border, Shared Destiny: Lesotho and South Africa Deepen Bilateral Cooperation Writes Bereng Mpaki Surrounded by South Africa, the Kingdom of Lesotho occupies one of the most unusual geopolitical positions in the world. It is the only independent state completely surrounded by a single country, a geographic reality that has shaped more than […]

Call For Expression of Interest and Contributors

Frank Mooki Leepa: The Measure of a Musician

The Three Ranges Trail and Lesotho’s Ascent in Global Adventure Tourism

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

NUL @80: Honouring a Legacy, Inspiring a Nation

Katse Fish Farms: Unlocking Lesotho’s Untapped Aquaculture Economy

TURNING THE TIDE: How Pheha Plastic Is Tackling Lesotho’s Waste Management Crisis

One Border, Shared Destiny: Lesotho and South Africa Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

Call For Expression of Interest and Contributors

NUL @80: Honouring a Legacy, Inspiring a Nation

One Border, Shared Destiny: Lesotho and South Africa Deepen Bilateral Cooperation