Tainted South African bank notes from ATM bombings and cash in transit heists have flooded Lesotho; citizens in possession of legitimateSA bak notes are also stuck as local retailers have started rejecting all SA Rands to try and avoid the tainted notes

First National Bank-Lesotho officially launched its credit card tracking programme to improve financial inclusion and facilitate payments

3-year Rapid Rural Transformation project will begin in Ha-Mohlakoana area; initiative of WFP and other partners, it aims to create a hub powered by solar energy, adequate water resources, and information and communication technologies in remote areas

Amnesty International called on authorities to investigate torture of inmates at Maseru Correctional Institution after Ombudsman highlighted patterns of human rights violations, including torture, excessive use of force and denial of medical care

The Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority said it approved an increase of 9,6286% for the "energy and maximum demand" tariff and 5% for the "basic tariff"