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October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]

October 24, 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 […]