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September 8, 2026

The curtains came down on the life of one of Lesotho’ best artistic exports, the ambassador extraordinaire, Tsepo Mobu Tshola, who succumbed to Covid-19 on 15 July 2021 at the age of 68. Tshola rose to stardom with Sankomota and later went solo under the soubriquet “The Village Pope”. He set the stage alight whenever […]

September 8, 2026

Concerns over access to finance and credit have always been at the top drawer of Lesotho financial inclusion policy. While pushing for economic reforms in which the private sector is the lead player in steering economic growth, the protection of interests of the poor and vulnerable members of society has also been a priority of […]

September 8, 2026

Francis Mukuzunga Lesotho’s trade balance is still at a worrying stage despite some slight growth experienced in the past years, thanks to growing mining activity as well as the manufacturing sector. Even with the knock-down effects of the Covid-19 as well as external shocks on the back of current global recession, the country managed a […]

September 8, 2026

Bereng Mpaki The Kingdom of Lesotho is endowed with plenty of natural resources and minerals, which if explored to full potential, could buttress the country’s job creation needs and generate the much-needed foreign exchange that could completely change Lesotho’s GDP graph. From mining (especially diamonds and other precious stones), fresh water, clean environment, archaeological richness, […]

September 8, 2026

Lesotho’s tourism sector is one of the most untapped industries of the country despite the vast high rising mountain ranges and adorable plateaus, steep gorges and valleys. These are home to some of the endangered bird species as well as crystal clear waterways that mingle the basalt and sandstones hills that form the picturesque formations […]

September 8, 2026

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 […]

September 8, 2026

Because of its high altitude and treacherous, yet picturesque mountain scenery, Lesotho has provide a platform to test the endurance of many vehicle models. This can be further credited to the proximity to South Africa, Africa’s hub of vehicle manufacturing and assembling. Most of the vehicles that are tested in Lesotho are four-wheel drives. Most […]

September 8, 2026

This is the second installment of the annual Lesotho Insights™ – A comprehensive Overview of Business and Economy, 2021-22. This coffee table publication sets the stage for positive discourse about Lesotho by Basotho. Once again, we have set the tone and covered what we believe encapsulates the development agenda of Lesotho as articulated in the […]

September 8, 2026

Writes Lawrence Keketso Lesotho’s energy sector is one of the most infant and under-developed, with the country’s efforts towards self-sufficiency in electricity generation well on course and in line with the national development strategy goals. The country is already enjoying benefits of an almost 100 percent clean energy, with a mix of hydro, wind and […]

September 8, 2026

Lesotho’s Media and Telecommunications sectors have not been spared the negative effects brought about the Covid-19 pandemic. With many of the smaller operators in the main-stream media being forced to downsize or work with very thin budgets, others have even had to close shop. As for the telecommunications sector, there has been a slight slow-down […]

In Memorium: The life and music of Tsepo Tshola, A legacy of an immortal ambassador of the arts

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Lesotho makes strides to ease import, export hurdles

Opening up small-scale mining: A gateway to local participation and beneficiation

The Current State of the Tourism Sector and Prospects for Development

THE RICHNESS OF QUTHING

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Publisher’s Note

Electricity and Power in Lesotho

Media and Telecommunications

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