Authorities are called to promptly investigate allegations of torture and killing of civilians by the army, said Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa

Textile industry, long considered the backbone of the national economy, is now staring down a catastrophic fall, with more than 5000 jobs at risk, as two Lesotho textile giants could shut down due to new 50% tariff rate imposed by the United States

The Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council (LMDPC) has launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal health facilities and unlicensed practitioners amid growing concerns over the proliferation of unregulated medical services in the country

Lesotho  registers escalating levels of mental health issues despite the government’s approval of a new Mental Health Policy and Strategic Plan 2023-2027 which aligns with the WHO’s call for urgent transformation of mental health systems globally.

The Lesotho Electricity Company lays in a financial crisis, according to an external audit, with liabilities exceeding its assets; as LEC imports all its electricity from South Africa and Mozambique, it can't cover costs of electricity for distribution