Africa Lesotho The Chief of Police, Dr Mahlape Morai, has called on the Basotho and all those residing in the country to hand in illegal firearms to the police from 21 May to 5 June in connection with the 'Silence of Arms in the Kingdom of Lesotho' campaign
Africa Lesotho 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
Africa Lesotho 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
Africa Lesotho 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.
Africa Lesotho 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